Irritable Male Syndrome

It’s not just women who are susceptible to shifting hormones. Depression, fatigue, irritability, loss of sex drive and even hot flashes are symptoms of Irritable Male Syndrome. Furthermore, it’s now scientific fact that middle-aged men go through a menopause, as women do. Men with low levels of testosterone who had not been treated with supplemental hormone showed significantly higher levels of depression, anger, fatigue and confusion than did men with acceptable testosterone levels. During testosterone replacement therapy, these men had less depression, anger, fatigue and confusion.

A long-term prospective study of the physiologic and behavioural effects of hormone replacement in untreated hypogonadal men – A. S. burris et al. Journal of Andrology 1992; 13(4): 297-304.

Tomatoes may prevent prostate cancer

Data suggests that eating tomatoes (high in lycopene) and tomato products may prevent certain cancers. Although fresh tomatoes contain lycopene, cooked tomatoes are a better source, and cooking tomatoes in olive oil enhances the absorption of lycopene. Studies suggest that men consume tomato sauce twice a week if they want to reduce their risk of prostate cancer by 30%.

J Natl Cancer Inst 2002; 94:391-398

Lycopene also improves male fertility. Indian researchers report that men given 250mg daily of lycopene for 3 months experienced as much as a 60% increase in sperm concentration and motility.

Red meat good for male fertility

Zinc is critical to a man’s potency. Even short-term losses of the nutrient can reduce semen volume, sperm count and testosterone production, making conception difficult. The typical Western diet is too low in zinc, and the supply can be reduced even further by alcohol and medications. Red meat is one of the best food sources of zinc. Just adding 5mg of folic acid to 66mg of zinc can really help sperm to ‘concentrate’ on the business at hand.

Fert Steril 2002;77 491-498

Improve Energy Levels with High Strength Magnesium

It’s not just athletes who suffer from aching, tired muscles and symptoms of fatigue. The stresses and strains of modern day living have made these complaints all too common among many people every day. Conditions ranging from PMS associated muscular cramps and sports related muscle spasms, to more severe cases of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue are becoming increasingly common. Fortunately there are simple nutritional steps which can be taken, incorporating high strength magnesium supplementation, to help combat these complaints.  Read more

Ulcers: Is Mastic Gum the Breakthrough in Ulcer Treatment?

Six million people a year in Britain are affected by ulcers. Although they become more common with age, they are, according to the Digestive Disorders Foundation, becoming increasingly prevalent among younger people.

Until recently, it was generally thought that ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food and/or excess stomach acid. While this may be somewhat true, it is now thought that up to 90 per cent of peptic ulcers result from a stomach infection caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).  Read more