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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