Men ’ s Health : Natural health approaches for better prostate health
genus Serenoa . It is a small palm , growing to a maximum height of around 7 – 10 ft ( 2 – 3 m ). It is endemic to the lowlands and savanna scrubs of the subtropical Southeastern United States , most commonly along the south Atlantic and Gulf Coastal plains and sand hills . 2 . Current study on Saw Palmetto : Review to assess the effects and harms of Serenoa repens in the treatment of men with LUTS consistent with BPH . 3 . Conclusions : This review included 32 randomized , controlled trials involving 5666 men . Serenoa repens is widely used in Europe and the US to treat lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH . Saw palmetto , even at escalating doses , is not superior to placebos , based on two high qualities according to clinical trials , one with a follow-up of six years . Non-standardization is a long-recognized problem of phytotherapeutic products and that includes Serenoa repens .
B . Lycopene for The Prevention of Prostate Cancer 1 . What is lycopene ? Lycopene , from the neo-Latin lycopersicum , the tomato species , is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables , such as red carrots , watermelons , gac and papayas , although not in strawberries or cherries . 2 . Current studies on Lycopene : Research to assess whether lycopene reduces the incidence of prostate cancer and prostate cancer-specific mortality . Secondary objectives include changes in PSA levels , prostate symptoms and the nature of adverse events associated with lycopene use . The primary factor observed was prostate cancer and the secondary factors observed included common symptoms of BPH . 3 . Conclusions : It was concluded that there is insufficient evidence to either support or refute the use of lycopene for the prevention of prostate cancer . Similarly , there is no robust evidence from RCTs to identify the impact of lycopene consumption upon the incidence of prostate cancer , prostate symptoms , PSA levels or adverse events . It is also worth noting that the RCTs included in this systematic review relied on lycopene to be administered to men as supplements . Previous research has suggested that any beneficial effects of lycopene may be related to the antioxidants in the diet rather than as supplements . Similarly , it may be the overall effect of a range of micronutrients rather than one that
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