PROSTATE
The prostate is a gland that surrounds the urethra at the point where it leaves the
bladder. Although we don’t know exactly what the prostate does, it secretes a fluid that
is believed to stimulate the movement of sperm after ejaculation.
Nearly every man over forty-five has some form of prostate enlargement
and, in most cases, it is a harmless condition. However, due to its location near the
urethra, a sufficiently enlarged prostate can cause urinary problems. That are very
painful. An enlarged prostate can also be a sign of other problems, including cancer.
Suggested
Use:
Two or more tablets per day.
Contains no preservatives, sugar, starch, salt, wheat,
yeast, corn, milk, soy derivatives, artificial flavoring or coloring agents.
AGE
Younger men are more likely to be affected than most people realize. Pre-cancerous lesions
have been found in men who have died in accidents as young as 20 years of age. Over 25% of
the men autopsied who have died in their 30’s were found to be affected and over 55% of
them in their 40’s. Even though prostate cancer is slow growing, it is always better to
have an early diagnosis. By the age of seventy-five, one man in eleven develops prostate
cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer occurring in the male segment of
population. There are a minimum of 16,000 cases each year. Generally speaking, what breast
cancer is to women, prostate cancer is to men. It is surprising that less than half of the
men over the age of 40 have ever had the traditional digital exam that is recommended by
both general practitioners and urologists. The lack of early diagnosis is one reason why
as many as 60% of the cases that are diagnosed have already spread. The newer PSA Test
(Prostate Specific Antigen Test) is a blood test that results in more cases being
diagnosed sooner.
THREE
CATEGORIES
The prevalence of this condition is not well known. As a matter of fact, a survey has
revealed that as many as 11% of American men were unaware that they even had a prostate
gland. Needless to say, the symptoms of prostate trouble are even less well known. The
conditions are usually categorized into one of three; 1) prostatitis (inflamed prostate),
2) benign prostatic hypertrophy (BHP), and 3) prostate cancer. Prostatitis is usually a
result of an infection but quite often is thought to be caused by stress. Infections are
usually treated with antibiotics or other anti-infectives, while cases associated with
stress are usually treated with muscle relaxants or exercise.
BHP
In cases of BHP, the gland may grow many times its normal size, say from the size of a
walnut, possibly in a young man in his 20’s or early 30’s, to as large as an orange or
grapefruit in his 50’s. Most researchers agree that this growth, at least in part, is
associated with the male hormone testosterone or its metabolites. Although not malignant,
BHP can be very uncomfortable as overgrowth of the prostate usually causes physical
blockage of the urethra. This results in urinary tract problems because the urethra, which
carries urine from the bladder, travels through the middle of the prostate and can become
blocked by the overgrowth of prostate tissue. Also, bladder and kidney infections, as well
as increased frequency of urination and discomfort, can result.
Several different surgical techniques have been developed that remove
all or some of the prostate tissue when used in the treatment of BHP and prostate cancer.
Even though they can be life prolonging and go a long way to relieve pain and discomfort,
they are not without their side effects and limitations. More recently, the importance of
diet and exercise has come to light.
HIGH
FAT DIETS
High fat diets have been linked to both BHP and prostate cancer. Autopsies have shown that
cases of BHP have greatly increased the amount of cholesterol in their prostate tissues.
It has also been shown that increasing body weight increases the incidence of prostate
cancer. Moderately overweight men have more than double the risk, while those truly obese
are four times more likely to develop the disease. Other studies have shown that men with
prostate cancer consume more meat and dairy products. The incidence of prostate cancer
goes up with decreased Vitamin A consumption and with increased exposure to Cadmium.
Reduced activity and lack of exercise are also culprits in this whole
scenario. The Missouri Cancer Registry found that by studying 17,000 men with occupations
that required a lot of physical activity had a lower incidence of prostate cancer. In
another study involving 18,000 men who burned 4,000 calories or more by weekly exercising
reduced their risk of prostate cancer by up to over 85% when compared to men who used less
than 1,000 calories by exercising per week.
PHYTOZYME
BASE
PROSTATE FORMULA is formulated in the proprietary Life Plus PhytoZyme base, which contains
a unique blend of over thirty natural concentrates of numerous valuable phytonutrients
from plants.
When you take Life Plus products, you have the added benefit of
receiving the numerous health supporting phytochemicals and other micronutrients contained
in them.
HOW TO
TAKE PROSTATE FORMULA
Take two tablets in the morning, more can be taken if desired.
