ProstaVitality – Premium Prostate Support

Prostate and urinary health matter more to a lot of men after 40. ProstaVitality is formulated for nutritional support of prostate and urinary health.

What's inside:

• Saw Palmetto Extract (300mg): Inhibits 5-alpha reductase, reducing conversion of testosterone to DHT, a primary driver of prostate tissue growth.
• Pygeum africanum Extract (200mg, std. 3% phytosterols): Studied specifically for urinary flow and comfort.
• Pumpkin Seed Extract (100mg): Rich in zinc and phytosterols. Studied for bladder and urinary tract support.
• Nettle Extract (50mg): Inhibits sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and has anti-inflammatory effects in prostate tissue. Works synergistically with saw palmetto.
• Lycopene (10mg): The carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red color. Accumulates in prostate tissue and has been studied for its antioxidant protection of prostate cells.
• Boron (10mg): Reduces SHBG and has been studied specifically for prostate tissue health in epidemiological research.

The science:

Tacklind et al. (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012) reviewed 32 randomized trials. Results were mixed once different extracts were pooled. Bent et al. (New England Journal of Medicine, 2006), the NIH-funded STEP trial, found no benefit over placebo at standard doses.

Pygeum africanum has a strong evidence base for urinary symptoms. Wilt and Ishani (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2002) reviewed 18 randomized trials and found improvements in urinary flow, nighttime urination frequency, and overall urinary symptom scores compared to placebo.

The saw palmetto and nettle combination has been studied directly. Lopatkin et al. (World Journal of Urology, 2005) found that combined saw palmetto and nettle root extract produced improvements in urinary symptom scores after 24 weeks.

Lycopene accumulates preferentially in prostate tissue. Wertz, Siler, and Goralczyk (Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2004) reviewed the evidence for lycopene and prostate health. Some observational papers tracked PSA as a lab number. This bottle is not sold to change an abnormal PSA.

Suggested use: Two capsules daily with 6-8 oz of water. Best taken with a meal for optimal absorption of fat-soluble compounds.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Sources

1. Tacklind J, MacDonald R, Rutks I, Stanke JU, Wilt TJ. Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;(12):CD001423.
2. Bent S, Kane C, Shinohara K, Neuhaus J, Hudes ES, Goldberg H, Avins AL. Saw palmetto for benign prostatic hyperplasia. N Engl J Med. 2006;354(6):557-566.
3. Wilt T, Ishani A. Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(1):CD001044.
4. Lopatkin N, Sivkov A, Walther C, Schlafke S, Medvedev A, Avdeichuk J, et al. Long-term efficacy and safety of a combination of sabal and urtica extract for lower urinary tract symptoms. World J Urol. 2005;23(2):139-146.
5. Wertz K, Siler U, Goralczyk R. Lycopene: modes of action to promote prostate health. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2004;430(1):127-134.