Prostate Health – After 40

Scientific evidence suggests that men need targeted nutrient support to preserve optimal prostate health after age 40.

The main reason for this, is that the male prostate gland tends to increase its conversion of testosterone to another type of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone or DHT, after age 40.

This build up of DHT increases the replication rate of prostate cells, which leads to a greater prostate size. As the prostate slowly enlarges after age 40 symptoms of a weaker urine stream, nighttime urination, bladder urgency and frequent, but incomplete urination often occur over time. Research has also shown that the presence of DHT in the prostate also encourages the spread and growth of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer affects one in eight men in North America.

It is estimated that 50% of men experience significant prostate enlargement by age 50. By age 80 almost 90% of men will experience significant prostate enlargement.

The good news is, that clinical and experimental studies have shown that ingestion of the right dosage of various herbal agents including: saw palmetto, pygeum africanum, beta-sitosterol, soy isoflavones, and stinging nettle, can inhibit DHT production. These same herbal agents and have been shown to reverse prostate enlargement problems in many cases and support prostate health in various ways.

Many anti-aging experts suggest that to counter the age-related changes in DHT production within the prostate, all men 40 years plus, should supplement their diet with a prostate support containing effective dosages of the above-mentioned herbs—as a preventive measure.

In addition, supplements containing specific antioxidants including lycopene, soy isoflavones, vitamin E and selenium, have also been associated with decreased risk of prostate cancer in clinical and experimental studies.

Ask your health practitioner about a prostate support formula to help optimize your overall prostate health. For more information on this subject consult the Meschino Optimal Living Program: 7 Steps To A Healthy, Fit, Age-Resistant Body (Wiley Publishing)