Enlarged Prostate (BPH): A Common Part of Aging
Information courtesy of Physician's Choice
Enlarged Prostate (BPH): A Common Part of Aging
About 80 percent of the prescriptions for BPH in France are for this herb. Studies show that over 70% of patients experience a reduction of the size of the prostate gland when using Pygeum Africanum.
New cases (and corresponding death rates) are expected to increase annually. Already there are an estimated 40,000 deaths attributed to prostate cancer each year.
In addition, beta sitosterol also inhibits the enzyme aromatase, which facilitates the production of estradiol. Estradiol levels invariably increase with age. This is considered to be another important factor in the development of BPH.
All of their treatment methods, both surgical and pharmacological, are not directed toward restoring prostate health. The best that they can do is to try to help relieve the miserable symptoms.
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