Prostate Care

1.00 Softgel

morning

Take with water

Ongoing

For Prostate Support

Additional notes

"Why it is here: Per softgel: phytosterols 100 mg (40% beta-sitosterol) and extracts of saw palmetto 160 mg, nettle root 75 mg, rye flower pollen 25 mg, pygeum bark 25 mg, turmeric 25 mg, and tomato 1 mg. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: 1 softgel a day, as the label directs, in the morning with water. Published evidence: Saw palmetto used alone provides little or no benefit for BPH symptoms; conclusions about combination products could not be reached. Pygeum may modestly improve urinary symptoms and flow, but the trials were small and short. Beta-sitosterol: improved symptom scores and urine flow but no reduction in prostate size. Clinical experience (observation): Some men report relief and others do not. I suggest this herbal combination, 1 softgel each morning. Caution: Prostate Supreme also contains saw palmetto and nettle root: count both, and do not pair the two unless a clinician directs it. Label: contains soy; consult your health care professional if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, or anticipate surgery. Review: Keep a simple log; stop it if it has not helped after about eight weeks."

6.00 Capsules

once per day

Take with water

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it is here: Modified citrus pectin, 4.8 g per 6 capsules. The studies the guide describes were in men whose PSA was rising after prostate cancer treatment. It is not for everyone who opens this protocol. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: 6 capsules once a day with water, on an empty stomach. Fullscript’s label copy gives this for long-term maintenance, and 6 capsules three times a day for maximum support. Published evidence: In a pilot study, PSA doubling time lengthened in 7 of 10 men with rising PSA after treatment. A later study of 59 men reported improvement in about three of four at 6 months; the product’s developer was a coauthor. Neither study had a comparison group, so the evidence is preliminary. Clinical experience (observation): Used only with the treating physician’s knowledge, alongside regular PSA tracking. Caution: No supplement has been proven to prevent or treat prostate cancer. The latter study used 4.8 g three times a day; this entry is one-third of that. Review: Keep a simple log; stop it if it has not helped after about eight weeks."

1.00 Scoop

once per day

Take with water

Ongoing

For Motility Support

Additional notes

"Why it is here: Sunfiber® guar fiber (PHGG): 6 g of fiber per 7 g scoop. The prostate guides do not cover fiber and give no amount; the guide lists constipation among the possible contributors to mention to your clinician. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: Mix about one scoop (7 g) into 6 to 8 ounces of water or any non-carbonated beverage, once a day, as the label directs. Clinical experience (observation): For constipation. This is my fiber of choice for people who failed psyllium or developed excessive gas from psyllium. I advise a 30-day trial. Caution: The guide says to reduce late-evening fluids when nocturia is a problem; this fiber is mixed into 6 to 8 ounces of liquid. Review: Keep a simple log; stop it if it has not helped after about eight weeks."

2.00 Capsules

once per day

Take with food

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it is here: Per 2 capsules: vitamin D 1,000 IU, B6 10 mg, zinc 10 mg, saw palmetto extract 450 mg, nettle root extract 250 mg, lycopene 20 mg, and 100 mg each of DIM, chrysin, and three amino acids. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: 2 capsules once a day, with food. Published evidence: DIM: a benefit for urinary symptoms or cancer prevention has not been established. Zinc: the adult upper limit is 40 mg a day from all sources. Saw palmetto used alone provides little or no benefit for BPH symptoms. Clinical experience (observation): DIM: considered mainly when lab testing shows high estrogen or low testosterone, and only with the prescriber’s knowledge. Zinc: the goal is to correct a shortfall, not to take high doses. Vitamin D: checked with a blood test and brought into the normal range for overall health, not as cancer prevention. Caution: Ultimate Prostate Support also contains saw palmetto and nettle root: count both, and do not pair the two unless a clinician directs it. Count zinc, vitamin D, and B6 from every supplement. Review: Keep a simple log; stop it if it has not helped after about eight weeks."