Tag Archives: benign prostatic hyperplasia
Saw palmetto has no effect on enlarged prostate
In a surprise to advocates of treating the symptoms of an enlarged prostate with saw palmetto, a significant study reports that saw palmetto appears to have NO benefit on enlarged prostate symptoms.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Men's Health
Tagged benign prostatic hyperplasia, beta-sitosterol, BPH, pygeum, saw palmetto
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A new use for cranberry … prostate symptoms!
Cranberry is not just for women with urinary tract infections anymore. Men with symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) (including benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]) might also benefit from cranberry. And this is important, because LUTS is a very common condition … Continue reading
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Tagged benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH, lower urinary tract symptoms, LUTS, prostate health, prostate-specific antigen
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New report questions effectiveness of Saw Palmetto for prostate health
According to a new report by the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (NMCD), saw palmetto might not be as effective as we used to think for reducing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Many men take saw palmetto to decrease urinary symptoms … Continue reading
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Tagged benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH, finasteride, Flomax, Proscar, prostate health, saw palmetto, tamsulosin
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