Prostate Health
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Benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) is a very common condition that affects many men over the age of forty. Symptoms include increased urinary frequency, nighttime waking to empty the bladder, and a weak stream during urination. Clinical trials support the use of herbs and nutrients to address the hormonal and inflammatory changes associated with the aging process. Some minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids are also suggested to help discourage prostate inflammation and enlargement.
Nutritional Supplements
Essential Products for Immune Health
PROSTATE SUPPORT FORMULA
Clinical studies show that extracts of saw palmetto, stinging nettle root, and pumpkin seeds are important nutrients supporting prostate health and reduceing prostate enlargement. Pathway PROSTA PLUS is a comprehensive prostate formula that includes these herbs as well as a combination of amino acids alanine, glycine, and glutamic acid. This formula discourages prostate enlargement and addresses the hormonal changes and symptoms associated with BPH.
• Recommended - Pathway Prosta Plus
LYCOPENE
Lycopene has the highest overall antioxidant activity of any of the carotenoids and is about twice as effective as beta-carotene. Several recent studies suggest that a diet rich in tomato products, one of the best sources of lycopene, is strongly linked to a prostate health as well as overall immune system health. Pathway LYCOPENE is made from Lyc-O-Mato™ tomato extract, which is a natural extract of standardized lycopene that comes from an innovative and exclusive non-chemical extraction process. This unique process ensures you are getting all of the other beneficial bioactive molecules such as tocopherols, phytosterols, beta-carotene, phytofluene, phytoene, and zeta-carotene as they occur naturally in the tomato.
• Recommended - Pathway Lycopene
Optional Products for Immune Heatlth
INDOLE-3-CARBINOLE
Indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a substance found in some vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.), and its metabolite, di-indolylmethane (DIM), exhibit protective powers against cancer. This formula contains betaine hydrochloride and ascorbic acid that create the acidic conditions necessary of I3C's cancer fighting substances to function optimally.
• Recommended - Pathway I3C Plus
SULFORAPHANE GLUCOSINOLATE
Sulforaphane glucosinolate (SGS) is a natural substance found in broccoli which a natural long-lasting antioxidant and detoxifier. It helps to neutralize cancer-causing chemicals, as well as free radicals, before they can damage DNA and spark the development of cancer.
• Recommended - Xymogen Oncoplex SGS™
*The information in this reference document is not intended to be a substitute for advice or treatment from a qualified physician, nor is it intended to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Consult your physician prior to starting any new health program or if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.
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