MICROgenics^® Protech Complete Prostate Formula

Medically diagnosed Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia also referred to as BPH affects more than 50% of men in their lifetime, with incidence increasing with age. The condition is characterised by hyperplasia of prostatic cells, resulting in the formation of large, fairly discrete nodules in the prostate region. When large enough, the nodules compress causing obstruction of the urethra, interfering with normal urine flow. BPH is considered to be an androgen dependant (testosterone and related hormones) disorder of metabolism. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent androgen derived from testosterone by the action of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, is a critical mediator of prostatic growth. Rising DHT levels are associated with increasing levels of 5-alpha-reductase which is believed to be a contributing factor to BPH Benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms include hesitancy, intermittency, incomplete voiding, weak urinary stream, and straining, frequency of urination, and urgency. Natural treatments may assist in decreasing symptoms by modifying sex steroid metabolism and inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, supporting prostate health and function.

MICROgenics Protech Complete Prostate Formula provides the following health benefits:

• Relief of urinary symptoms
• Male hormonal balancing
• General health and well being
• Sexual function
• Free radical scavenger

Urinary symptoms

• Saw Palmetto can assist in relieving the symptoms of medically diagnosed BPH such as night time urination, impaired urinary flow and improving overall quality of life
• This formula is designed to relieve difficult with urination; hesitancy, dribbling, frequency, and nocturnal urination
• A review of the literature and 21 clinical trials using Saw Palmetto on 3139 men with medically diagnosed Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) demonstrated that Saw Palmetto decreased urinary tract symptom such as nocturia (need to urinate during the night), and improved urine flow. These results are comparative to common drugs used to treat BPH. The research also suggested that the reduction in symptoms occurred during the first 4-6 weeks of treatment.
• Epilobium was used by Native Americans to assist in the relief of urinating problems especially in men. Egyptian and European folk medicine utilised Epilobium for disorders of the prostate
• Zinc supports healthy prostate function

Male sexual function

• Saw Palmetto was used traditionally in North American Indian Medicine for the support of male sexual function and as an aphrodisiac
• This formula may be beneficial to men needing to satisfying physiological requirements of the male body
• Damiana is traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine to support sexual dysfunction or as an aphrodisiac

Male hormone balancing

• Zinc is included in the formula for the added benefit it provides to support healthy prostate function as the prostate has the highest level of zinc out of any soft tissue in the body. The efficacy of zinc is believed to be due to its critical involvement in many aspects of androgen metabolism. Intestinal uptake of zinc is impaired by estrogens but enhanced by androgens. Because estrogen levels are increased in men with BPH, zinc uptake may be low.
• Zinc has been shown to inhibit the activity of 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that irreversibly converts Testosterone to DHT

Antioxidant

• Lycopene demonstrates antioxidant activity with high concentrations found in the testes and adrenal gland. Lycopene is found in tomatoes, carrots, green peppers, apricots, pink grapefruit. Research shows that bioavailability of lycopene depends on the food source, cooking temperatures and processing. For example tomato paste has higher concentrations of lycopene than fresh tomatoes.
• This formula also includes selenium a potent antioxidant that acts as a free radical scavenger
• Zinc also acts as a potent antioxidant

Men’s Wellness

• This formula is designed to balance and support the health of male physiology and may be taken for men without BPH symptoms

Lifestyle recommendations

• Diet plays a critical role in the health of the prostate, increasing intake of essential fatty acids and zinc, decreasing coffee, alcohol, and saturated fat consumption, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels will also assist with the management of BPH.
• Naturopaths and Nutritionists recommend a diet high in Soy as they are rich in phytosterols particularly beta-sitosterol. In addition, consume a diet high in vegetables and vegetable proteins such as legumes, nuts and seeds, tofu, increase fish intake, and increase unsaturated beneficial oils such as flaxseed, walnut and sesame. Incorporate a regular exercise regime, include stretching to improve blood flow to prostate area, and drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water daily.