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Several traditional herbs such as saw palmetto berry, Pygeum africanum
and pumpkin seeds have been used to support the health of the bladder,
urethra and prostate and have been subjected to modern pharmacological and
clinical studies for several decades. Recent research also indicates that
protecting the prostate from "oxidative stress" is essential to
maintaining prostate health. Because of this knowledge, a modern and
useful formula for prostate health should include both potent herbal
extracts and antioxidants as its foundation.
Prosta·Logic® is uniquely formulated to provide
advanced nutritional support in maintaining healthy prostate function.
The key ingredients included in Prosta·Logic
are:
Saw palmetto (Serenoa
repens)
The fruit extract of this herb has been traditionally used to maintain
healthy bladder, urethra, and prostate function. The clinical efficacy of
this extract and its tolerability have been demonstrated in numerous
clinical trials, including double-blind studies.
Saw palmetto berry extract has been shown to benefit the prostate by
inhibiting dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which causes prostate cells to
multiply. It also inhibits the action of testosterone 5-alpha reductase,
an enzyme that causes additional DHT production. Possibly most important
is that saw palmetto modifies immune function in the prostate, supporting
the prostate's ability to neutralize "oxidative stress" associated with
prostate diseases.
Pygeum africanum
The Pygeum africanum is a tall evergreen tree which grows around
Africa. The brown bark of this plant has been used as a folk remedy for
bladder health and proper urinary flow. The lipophilic extract of
Pygeum africanum counteracts prostate prostaglandins, another
important factor in maintaining prostate health. Clinical studies have
shown Pygeum africanum extract to be particularly beneficial in
maintaining proper urinary tract function.
Pumpkin seed oil
extract
Pumpkin seeds have long had a reputation as a beneficial dietary
supplement to promote healthful urinary function. This property, of
course, makes the pumpkin seed especially well suited to support prostate
function. Pumpkin seed oil extract contains the essential fatty acids,
which are useful for optimal prostate health. In a double-blind, placebo
controlled study, a combined application of pumpkin seed oil extract with
saw palmetto berry extract showed enhanced effectiveness in supporting
healthy prostate function, even though the saw palmetto berry dosage was
reduced.
Aged Garlic Extract
(AGE)
A
variety of health related benefits of AGE have been widely demonstrated.
Physicians from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center at Cornell
University recently found that S-allylmercaptocysteine (SAMC), a sulfur
compound characteristic of AGE which is only produced during the aging of
garlic, can break down dihyrotestosterone which accelerates abnormal cell
growth. Both this peculiar organosulfur compound and AGE have also
demonstrated antioxidant activity in studies. These effects in combination
with AGE's ability to promote healthy circulation and immune function,
make AGE essential for a quality a supplement aimed at providing
nutritional support for healthy prostate function.
Lycopene
Very high levels of lycopene are found in healthy prostate tissue.
Scientific interests have addressed an association between Lycopene levels
in the prostate and the health of the prostate, with reduced levels being
associated reduced health. An epidemiological study conducted in Italy
showed that intake of tomatoes and tomato products, which are the primary
source of Lycopene, was strongly associated with healthy prostate
function. The tomato oleoresin in
Prosta·Logic also contains other antioxidants such as
carotenoids, vitamin C and vitamin E, which work synergistically with
lycopene in producing antioxidant and immune stimulating effects that may
benefit prostate health.
Zinc
Zinc is concentrated in the prostate more than any other organ in the
body. It has been shown to help support healthy immune function and to
suppress damaging free radicals both on its own and as a constituent of
many vital enzymes, including the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase
(SOD). Zinc has been shown to inhibit the production of DHT (responsible
for cell multiplication) as well as to inhibit its ability to bind
receptors, thus allowing for increased excretion of this hormone.
Zinc picolinate is the best form of zinc due to its high bioavailablity
making it ideal for supporting healthy prostate function. |
