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We reviewed each of the most popular prostate supplements like Prostavar, Prosvent, Super Beta Prostate, and Prostalex Plus for the natural ingredients: saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, quercetin, and icariin which help to alleviate prostate problems associated with BPH. Each plays a vital role in reducing inflammation and irritation of the prostate, a condition called prostatitis. Together, they work synergistrically to reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate which include frequent urination, weak urine flow, and painfully diffcult urination. Saw palmetto is a natural herbal extract of the fruit of the serenoa rapens tree. The berries are rich in fatty acids and phytosterols, and their use for urinary and prostate problems has been historically documented.[1] The use of saw palmetto for the treatment BPH and its associated urination problems is widespread in European countries. It isn't used as much in America simply because of ignorance of its existence.
Quercetin is a powerful natural antioxidant found in the coloring of the skins of apples and red onions. It is a type of chemical called a flavonoid which are all antioxidants. Quercetin is a natural anti-histimine and anti-inflamatory compound that reduces inflammation and irritation of the prostate, a condition called prostatitis.[4]. Finally, icariin, a type of flavonoid, helps to improve sexual function of the prostate commonly lost when the prostate becomes inflamed, irritated, or hyperplasic. It shares several reaction mechanisms with prescription drugs commonly used in western medicine to treat impotence. It acts as a PDE5 inhibitor[5][6][7], enhances the production of bioactive nitric oxide[8], and mimics the effects of testosterone[9]. Below are the findings of our in-depth analysis of the ingredients of the best prostate supplements for BPH. See the results for yourself and decide.
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Beta-sitosterol, a phytosterol, is ubiquitous among the plant kingdom and is found in avocadoes, pumpkin seeds, cashews, rice bran, wheat germ, pecans, black cumin seed, and a variety of other plants.[2] Beta-sitosterol is chemically very similar to cholesterol and is readily absorbed into the bloodstream, lowering cholesterol levels. In many medical studies, it was shown that when used in conjunction with saw palmetto, beta sitosterol is an "effective option in the treatment of BPH."[3]