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significantly improved urinary flow in men BPH. It also acknowledged that saw palmworks on many fronts – as an anti-inflammaanti-androgenic (hormone balancing), and an proliferative, all important for keeping progrowth in check.

BoswelliaBoswellia ( Boswellia serrata) is one of my favherbs. It is a specific inhibitor of 5-LOXenzyme that activates leukotrienes, which ininflammation. Active key compounds in boswcalled boswellic acids, are responsible foanti-inflammatory and cell-protective abilitiesmost active of the boswellic acids is knowAKBA (Acetyl-11-keto-B-boswellic acid).

In fact, I can’t overestimate the importance ofenough. Studies published in the journal Ca

 Research  in the past few years show the sassociation between AKBA and tumor inhibit

One of the studies found that AKBA specifsuppressed prostate tumor growth by prevethe formation of blood vessels that feedaberrant cells. Another found that it not onlytumors from growing, but actually encourthe body to activate a programmed cellular d

pathway for prostate cancer cells.

But not all boswellia products are creequal. Some unstandardized boswellia prodcontain very little AKBA, with levels as low1%. To make sure you get the best, lookboswellia standardized to at least 10% AAlso, researchers found that one of the bosw

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KEY WORDS

PSA, prostate, BPH, AKBA, benign prostatehyperplasia, cancer, DHT, testosterone, sawpalmetto, Serenoa repens , boswellia, sesame

seed, sesamin, beta-sitosterol, plant sterols,Sesamum indicum , tumor growth, apoptosis,androgenic, hormones, men, middle-age

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PROSTATE HEALTH

starting men down a road of treatment that theytruly don’t need. Fortunately, if you have concernsabout prostate cancer, or simply want to get awayfrom the symptoms of BPH, nature has a betterway. After all, just because BPH is common,

doesn’t mean you have to feel it is inevitable.

Saw PalmettoSaw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is probably one ofthe best-studied botanicals for prostate support.One of the reasons that saw palmetto is so well-re-garded is because of its ability to balance hormones.

One of the primary culprits in prostateenlargement is a derivative of testosterone calleddihydrotestosterone, or “DHT”. It’s normal formen’s hormone levels to change over time, buttoo much DHT can cause an imbalance leading to

prostate problems. Saw palmetto has the ability tostop this potential problem in its tracks and helprecover a natural balance of hormones. It doesthis by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha reductase,which in turn, prevents the creation of DHT.Saw palmetto also prevents the binding of DHTto androgenic receptors, which can also lead toenlargement of the prostate.

Saw palmetto extract also has anti-inflammatoryability, blocking COX-2 and 5-LOX pathways. Notonly does this help reduce some of the swelling ofthe prostate, but it also fights the inevitable cellular

damage that occurs because of inflammation.

Multiple studies and clinical trials have usedsaw palmetto, whether on its own vs. a placeboor drug, or as part of an herbal combination.One year-long trial involved 47 men with BPH,aged, on the average at 53 years old. At theend of 3 months, the group taking saw palmettoextract reduced their symptom score and notedan improvement in their quality of life. Those aretwo big considerations for anyone looking for relieffrom symptoms, but not looking for the side effectsof synthetic drugs. Over the course of the study,

the maximal urinary flow rate for men taking sawpalmetto improved as well.

Another study found similar results – bothobjective (urinary flow) and subjective (quality oflife) measures – improved for men aged 52 to 78years old using an extract of saw palmetto.

And an overall review of the most important clinicalstudies and scientific literature found that most ofthe published trials truly show that saw palmetto

or many men, there is nothing more vexing thanenign prostate hyperplasia, commonly known as

PH. Additionally, the specter of prostate cancerooms for any man approaching middle age. In fact,

a man’s brother has prostate cancer, his ownsk of the disease is 50% higher. As it is, prostateancer affects one in six American men, and thesk for African-American men is twice as high as

is for Caucasian men.

here are strong botanical ingredients that canelp balance hormones, reduce inflammation,elieve the symptoms of BPH, and protect therostate from the potential development of cancer.hese amazing herbs and compounds are theocus of this Terry Talks Nutrition®.

rostate enlargement is nothing unusual. It is the

most common prostate concern for men from ages5 to 74, and half of all men in their 50s have someymptoms. By the age of 80, up to 80 percent of

men are dealing with BPH.

he reason an enlarged prostate affects the urinaryow is because this organ surrounds the urethrathe tube through which urine drains from theladder out of the body). As the prostate enlarges,doesn’t just grow outward, but inward, too –

queezing the urethra and slowing the flow ofrine. When men feel like they have a slow stream,ave to go often, or need to get up at night severalmes to go the bathroom, they may very likely beealing with BPH.

While there  are  synthetic drugs available toddress this problem, they also come with a lotf side effects.

And, unfortunately, PSA screenings that look forlevated prostate-specific antigen levels – usuallyequested when men feel that their symptoms

might be the sign of something more seriousaren’t always appropriate or accurate. They

may result in a “false positive” – indicating theossibility of cancer that isn’t actually there -

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Terry recommends a product with these

ingredients.

Proprietary Blend 1,010 m

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens ) Berry Extra

standardized 85-95% fatty acids, Boswellia

(Boswellia serrata) Gum Resin Extract

standardized to contain >70% Total Organic

and Boswellic Acids with AKBA >10%, with

less than 5% beta-boswellic acids, Nettle

(Urtica dioica) 10:1 Root Extract, Pine (Pinus

Phytosterols standardized to contain 70-80%

beta sitosterol, Sesame (Sesamum Indicum

L.) Seed Extract standardized to contain >60

sesamin and >70% total lignan content

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cids, called “beta boswellic acid,” is actuallyRO-inflammatory, which is clearly something you

want to avoid when dealing with either BPH oroncerns about cancer.

he best products are purified and the betaoswellic acid is filtered out to less than 5% of thextract. Unstandardized products can be as muchs 25% beta boswellic acid, so it’s crucial to know

what to look for!

NettleNettle (Urtica dioica) is usually the last plant thateople would instinctively think of for reducingnflammation, much less prostate and tumorrowth, but this botanical is another must fornyone concerned about their prostate.

Nettle is rich in beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol

hat I discuss in depth just a bit further on in thisrticle. It has hormone-balancing effects, so likeaw palmetto it reduces prostate growth and theymptoms of BPH. It does this by inhibiting theinding of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)o the prostate, and by inhibiting aromatase, annzyme that affects the body’s steroid metabolism.

Nettle also has anti-inflammatory properties thatlso help reduce the growth of prostate tissue.

Additionally, nettle extracts have been shown tonhibit adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity ofrostate tissue. Normally, ADA activity helps the

ody process purines, but ADA activity aroundhe prostate may create cell growth and tumorctivity. Research using cells from patients

with prostate cancer showed that nettle extractnhibited ADA activity. It may prove to be one wayhat the botanical helps prevent tumor growth andupport the prostate.

ther research has shown that nettle inhibitedumor growth by as much as 30%. It is a veryowerful ingredient and one that should be partf a strong prostate health formula. The nettle Iecommend is a strong 10:1 extract.

Beta-Sitosterolhytosterols (or “plant sterols”) are commonlyalled “the fat of plants.” Of the phytosterols,he one you’re most likely to consume is beta-itosterol. As well as nettle, it is also found in pea-ut butter, legumes, pistachios and other foods.

nce absorbed in the digestive tract, beta-sitosterols metabolized in the liver and travels to the otherssues in the body, including the prostate.

However, if you have experienced urologicalproblems and suspect it is BPH, you’re not goingto get enough of this valuable plant sterol throughyour diet alone.

Double-blind clinical studies have found that beta-

sitosterol improves urinary flow for men with BPH,and that is big news. After all, urinary issues are oneof the most common complaints for any man whofeels like he must constantly go to the restroom,or who feels like his bladder doesn’t fully emptyafter each trip.

Aside from the positive effects of beta-sitosterol

for BPH, there is newer research that showsit may inhibit prostate and breast cancer cells.Additionally, beta-sitosterol may encourageT-helper cells and modulate our immune response.So overall, this is an excellent botanical resource

to have on board when you’re dealing withprostate concerns –  and   want to support yourhealth in general.

The structure of beta-sitosterol is going to bethe same regardless of the source. One of themost pure sources of beta-sitosterol that I’vediscovered is actually from pine. This may seemunusual at first, but this pine phytosterol sourcecan be standardized  for 70-80% beta-sitosterol ,an impressive amount.

Sesamin

The sesame plant has been cultivated for over6,000 years. Like many of our most valuableherbal ingredients, sesame was revered as botha food and a medicine, being used throughout theMediterranean and India. There is a reason theseplants are so valuable, and many of our mostadvanced studies are still finding out exactly what

mechanism makes them effective.

A recent study from M.D. Anderson, wheregroundbreaking research is being done onpreventing cancer and stopping tumors withcurcumin and boswellia, shows that sesamin, a

key lignan from sesame seed (Sesamum indicum L.) also inhibits tumor growth.

Sesamin is a powerful compound with a longhistory of use, and has been shown to block theactivity of a protein complex called NF-kB, whichpromotes the growth of tumor cells. While BPH andcancer are two very different things, inflammationand prostate growth that prevents proper urinaryflow are certainly related. And, as I’ve mentionedbefore, inflammation along with oxidation is one of

the primary causes of all diseases, from artto cancer. Under the duress of inflammationprotein complex NF-kB, promotes the grof tumor cells. Sesamin inhibits NF-kB,  andinflammation that attracts cellular misfiring ifirst place.

While the researchers at M.D. Anderson fthat sesamin blocks the activity of NF-kB, also found that it had a positive effect on mutumor cells, including leukemia, colon, br

pancreas, lung and  prostate cancer. Plus, seshad positive effects for a variety of cancer factumor cell proliferation, inflammation (inhibCOX-2), cell growth, and invasion. Like the ingredients in this combination, sesamin hasreaching potential well beyond BPH and prohealth, and is worth keeping in mind for anyohealth regimen.

Five Must-Have Botanicalsfor Prostate HealthDealing with prostate health issues – whthe natural fact of BPH as you get older, opossibility of prostate cancer – can be diffIf you have concerns about prostate h

because of your family history, are experiensymptoms of BPH, or simply want to providmust-have nutrients to keep healthy, I bethese five botanical ingredients are the bestcould choose.