Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign

 

 

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A 750mg dose of flower pollen (Cernilton) improves symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, by improving postvoid residual urine, urine retention and the rate of surgery.

Pubmed Data : Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2008 Jun;14(6):533-7. PMID: 18649754
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Pollen: Flower : CK(32) : AC(4)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46), Urinary Flow Problems : CK(30) : AC(3), Urinary Retention : CK(20) : AC(2)

A low-fat, low-fiber diet and daily exercise lowers insulin and reduces growth of prostate cells.

Pubmed Data : 1: Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2008;11(4):362-6. Epub 2008 Feb 19. PMID: 18283296
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Low Fat Diet : CK(50) : AC(5), Exercise : CK(482) : AC(69)

A swedish flower pollen extract has therapeutic value in treating chronic prostatitis and prostatic adenoma.

Pubmed Data : Urologiia. 2007 May-Jun(3):35-7, 39. PMID: 17722618
Article Published Date : May 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Pollen: Flower : CK(32) : AC(4)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46), Prostatitis: Chronic : CK(327) : AC(11)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Androgen : CK(58) : AC(15)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3616) : AC(1226)

An extract of saw palmetto compares favorably with the drug tamsulosin in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : Prog Urol. 2002 Jun;12(3):384-92; discussion 394-4. PMID: 12189744
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Saw Palmetto : CK(82) : AC(17)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Pharmacological Actions : Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists : CK(11) : AC(2), Anti-Androgen : CK(58) : AC(15)
Additional Keywords : Drug: Tamsulosin : CK(20) : AC(2), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165), Plant Extracts : CK(3616) : AC(1226)

Dietary flaxseed lignan improves lower urinary tract symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia subjects as well as drug therapy.

Pubmed Data : J Ren Nutr. 2007 Jan;17(1):23-9. PMID: 18358071
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Flaxseed : CK(275) : AC(57)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165), Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside : CK(10) : AC(1)

Dietary intake of isoflavone is inversely associated with the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms.

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2007 Dec;98(6):1237-42. Epub 2007 Jul 19. PMID: 17640419
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Genistein : CK(450) : AC(174), Isoflavones : CK(627) : AC(124), Soy : CK(1688) : AC(350)
Diseases : Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms : CK(12) : AC(2), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)

Electrocupuncture has a significant therapeutic effect for treatment of benign hyperplasia of prostate.

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2008 Aug;28(8):555-9. PMID: 18767576
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Nocturia : CK(42) : AC(5), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Therapeutic Actions : Electroacupuncture : CK(262) : AC(34)
Additional Keywords : Therapeutic Action Superior to Drug Therapy : CK(240) : AC(25)

Flaxseed supplementation and a low-fat diet reduces proliferation of benign prostatic epithelium and PSA.

Pubmed Data : Urology. 2004 May;63(5):900-4. PMID: 15134976
Article Published Date : May 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Flaxseed : CK(275) : AC(57)
Diseases : Prostate: PSA Doubling : CK(133) : AC(16), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)

Lycopene inhibits disease progression in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2008 Jan;138(1):49-53. PMID: 18156403
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lycopene : CK(194) : AC(38)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)

Nettles has beneficial effects in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : J Herb Pharmacother. 2005;5(4):1-11. PMID: 16635963
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nettle : CK(44) : AC(13)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46), Urinary Flow Problems : CK(30) : AC(3)

Peripubertal aromatase inhibition in male rats has adverse long-term effects on bone strength and growth and induces prostatic hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : J Endocrinol. 2010 Oct;207(1):27-34. Epub 2010 Jul 30. PMID: 20675302
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Bone Diseases : CK(15) : AC(4), Children: Impaired Growth : CK(30) : AC(3), Drug-Induced Toxicity : CK(560) : AC(78), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Problem Substances : Aromatase Inhibitor Drugs : CK(360) : AC(21), Letrozole (trade name Femera) : CK(84) : AC(10)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor : CK(478) : AC(81)

Pygeum Africanum reduces prostatic hyperplasia effectively and safely. - Article 1

Pubmed Data : Curr Med Res Opin. 1998;14(3):127-39. PMID: 9787978
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1998
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Pygeum Bark : CK(15) : AC(5)
Diseases : Nocturia : CK(42) : AC(5), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46), Urination Disorders : CK(10) : AC(1)

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) safely improves lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : Asian J Androl. 2008 Sep;10(5):777-85. Epub 2007 Dec 20. PMID: 18097505
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Reishi Mushroom : CK(114) : AC(46)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)

Saw palmetto compares favorably with the drug Flomax (tamsulosin) to alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Pubmed Data : Int Urol Nephrol. 2007;39(3):879-86. Epub 2007 Jan 4. PMID: 17203353
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Saw Palmetto : CK(82) : AC(17)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Additional Keywords : Drug: Tamsulosin : CK(20) : AC(2), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165), Plant Extracts : CK(3616) : AC(1226)

There is a significantly reduced omega-3/omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio in the prostate cancer patient as opposed to the benign hyperplasia group.

Pubmed Data : Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2002 May-Jun;66(5-6):467-77. PMID: 12144866
Article Published Date : May 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids : CK(3333) : AC(319)
Diseases : Dietary Fatty Acid Imbalance: Omega3/Omega6 Ratio : CK(33) : AC(5), Prostate Cancer : CK(998) : AC(288), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)

Tomato paste consumption reduces PSA levels in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : Braz J Med Biol Res. 2006 Aug;39(8):1115-9. PMID: 16906286
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tomato : CK(271) : AC(47)
Diseases : Prostate: PSA Doubling : CK(133) : AC(16), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)

A lipid extract from the fruit of the Cuban royal palm fruit inhibits testosterone-induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats.

Pubmed Data : Int J Tissue React. 2005;27(4):203-11. PMID: 16440586
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Palm Tree : CK(8) : AC(4)
Diseases : Androgen-Induced Diseases : CK(49) : AC(20), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Androgen : CK(58) : AC(15)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3616) : AC(1226)

A proprietary blend of herbs suppresses urinary oxidative stress in a rabbit model of partial bladder outlet obstruction and in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2010 Feb;24(2):301-3. PMID: 19585469
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Aspen : CK(11) : AC(6), Horsetail : CK(15) : AC(7), Pipsisssewa : CK(4) : AC(2), Pulsatilla pratensis : CK(5) : AC(3), Wheat Germ : CK(65) : AC(10)
Diseases : Bladder Outlet Obstruction : CK(16) : AC(4), Oxidative Stress : CK(1945) : AC(710), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3616) : AC(1226)

Baicalein, a compound found within Chinese skullcap, has an inhibitory effect on prostatic hyperplasia in experimental animals.

Pubmed Data : Biol Pharm Bull. 2004 Mar;27(3):333-7. PMID: 14993798
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chinese Skullcap : CK(97) : AC(57)
Diseases : Androgen-Induced Diseases : CK(49) : AC(20), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative : CK(1058) : AC(775)

Banana peel extract suppresses prostate gland enlargement in testosterone-treated mice.

Pubmed Data : Dermatol Surg. 2005 Jul;31(7 Pt 2):855-60; discussion 860. PMID: 19734683
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana : CK(123) : AC(36), Banana Peel : CK(2) : AC(1)
Diseases : Prostate Enlargement : CK(2) : AC(1), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46), Testosterone-Induced : CK(5) : AC(3)

Cocoa extract has a protective efect on experimentally induced benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2007 Dec;10(4):628-35. PMID: 18158833
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Flavonoids : CK(909) : AC(289), Polyphenols : CK(427) : AC(174)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3616) : AC(1226)

Cocoa polyphenols prevent testosterone-induced hyperplasia in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2007 Dec;10(4):622-7. PMID: 18158832
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cocoa : CK(243) : AC(32)
Diseases : Androgen-Induced Diseases : CK(49) : AC(20), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46), Testosterone-Induced : CK(5) : AC(3)

Coconut oil reduces prostate weight to body ratio.

Pubmed Data : J Pharm Pharmacol. 2007 Jul;59(7):995-9. PMID: 17637195
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut : CK(124) : AC(35), Coconut Oil : CK(95) : AC(25)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia, Testosterone-Induced : CK(8) : AC(5), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)

Echinacea prevents the development of benign prostate hyperplasia in rats.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2010 May 6. Epub 2010 May 6. PMID: 19288499
Article Published Date : May 06, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)

Extract from seeds of white mustard (Brassica alba) can significantly inhibit mice prostatic hyperplasia induced by exterior hormone, possessing an activity of anti-androgen.

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2002 Oct;27(10):766-8. PMID: 12776559
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2002
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Mustard: White : CK(4) : AC(2)
Diseases : Androgen-Induced Diseases : CK(49) : AC(20), Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign : CK(202) : AC(46)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Androgen : CK(58) : AC(15)

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