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Nutri-West Prosta
Plus Tincture Herbal
blend to help support male genito-urinary health
May be beneficial in alleviating the
symptoms of:
- Prostate enlargement
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
- Cystitis in men, secondary to BPH
- Prostatitis
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
Features:
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Saw
Palmetto has been used for many years to help support the health of
the prostate gland
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Saw
Palmetto and Pygeum Africanum work synergistically to support
prostatic health
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Parsley
and Uva Ursi have traditionally been used to support urinary health
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Ginkgo
Biloba helps improve blood flow, particularly of the
micro-circulation
Prosta
Plus Tincture contains: 74% Alcohol, Pure tincture of Saw Palmetto,
Pygeum Africanum, Parsley, Buchu Leaf, Uva Ursi, Marshmallow, Suma,
Alfalfa, Damiana, Stinging Nettles, Echinacea Purpurea, Siberian Ginseng
and Ginkgo Biloba. Details believed to be correct as at 03/00.
Further
information on Prostate and Saw Palmetto
The
prostate is a doughnut shaped gland about the size of a chestnut and is
part of the male reproductive system. The gland surrounds the urethra
which carries urine flow from the bladder.
In older men, particularly those over 50,
enlargement of the prostate may occur - a condition known as benign
prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The cause of this enlargement is an
increased sensitivity of the prostatic cells to the levels of
testosterone circulating in the body.
BPH causes a disturbance to the flow of
urine resulting in frequent urination, particularly in the middle of the
night (a condition known as nocturia), poor or painful urine flow and
dribbling.
Prostatitis is a totally different
condition of the prostate. It is seen most frequently in younger men and
is the result of infection in the gland, usually by bacteria. The
anti-inflammatory action of Saw Palmetto and the anti-infective
properties of Echinacea have some value in this condition.
Mode of Action of Saw Palmetto
- Inhibits hormone metabolism
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
The male testes secrete testosterone.
This is converted within the prostate by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase to
dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
The enzyme 3-ketosteroid reductase
enhances the binding of DHT to androgen receptors in the gland, causing
the prostatic cells to enlarge. This in turn causes the whole gland to
increase in size (hypertrophy). This condition is known common as 'an
enlarged prostate' and referred to medically as BPH.
Saw Palmetto inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha
reductase, which in turn reduces the amount of DHT produced. It also
inhibits the binding of this compound by 3-ketosteroid reductase to the
receptors.
The result of all this is to alleviate
congestion and inflammation in the prostate. This is done by inhibiting
the production of inflammatory substances and their subsequent leakage
through the capillaries into the surrounding tissue, thereby relieving
symptoms associated with BPH.
Saw Palmetto acts specifically on the
prostate gland and does not affect androgen activity in other organs
such as the testes.
Further
information on African Pygeum
African
Pygeum has been reported in numerous studies to relieve many symptoms of
prostate enlargement such as frequent or difficult urination and
associated sexual dysfunction.
The
bark of Pygeum, a large evergreen tree indigenous to the higher plateaus
of southern Africa, is collected for its active phytosterols.
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of your personal qualified Healthcare Professional.
Nutri-West
manufacturing is run and governed under the rules of the Federal Good
Manufacturing Practice Act (GMP) and as such is inspected regularly by the
American Food and Drug Administration.
Nutri-West
manufacturing received the FDA Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence.
All raw
materials used in the manufacturing of Nutri-West products are supported by a
certificate of analysis by the raw material manufacturer, which guarantees
potency (i.e. a pharmaceutical grade for vitamins and minerals and certified
grade for herbs). Certification of the herbs guarantees that the
pharmacologically active parts of the plants are used in Nutri-West products. At
regular random intervals, these samples are sent to independent laboratories for
analysis.
All
herbs and food concentrates used in Nutri-West products are certified
organically grown whenever available. All glandular sources are from certified
bovine sources. All nutrients are tested for heavy metal toxicity and
contamination by independent certified laboratories. No artificial
preservatives, colourings, additives, flavourings or stabilisers are used in
manufacturing. Nutri-West products are as hypoallergenic as possible.
Common allergy-reactive substances such as wheat, yeast and corn are avoided.
Nutri-West
Prosta Plus Tincture
Herbal
blend to help support male genito-urinary health
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