Vita-Fit Prostate Support contains nutrients beneficial to prostate gland function, hormone regulation and reproductive health in men.
Zinc: Inarguably regarded as the most important nutrient in the treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Zinc has been shown to reduce the size of the prostate and to reduce symptoms in the majority of patients.
The role of zinc in BPH is believed to be its involvement with androgen (male hormone) metabolism. Intestinal uptake of zinc is impaired by oestrogens but enhanced by androgens. Since oestrogen levels are increased in men with BPH, zinc uptake may be low.
L-Glycine, L-Alanine and L-Glutamic Acid: These three amino acids in combination have shown in several studies to relieve many of the symptoms of BPH.
In a controlled study of 45 men, frequent night time urination was relieved or reduced in 95%, urgency reduced in 81%, frequency reduced in 73%, and delayed urination alleviated in 70%. Similar results have been reported in other controlled studies.
Saw Palmetto and Pygeum Africanum: An extract of the fruit of saw palmetto has been shown to greatly improve the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate in clinical studies.
Saw Palmetto extract inhibits dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and the action of 5-alpha-reductase (the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT).
Pygeum africanum has demonstrated some impressive results in reducing symptoms associated with BPH from clinical trials of over 600 patients.
Panax Ginseng: Panax ginseng is one of the most widely used plants in traditional oriental medicine.
Panax ginseng increases testosterone levels and reduces prostate weight in experimental animals. An increase in testosterone levels would also help with the body’s uptake of zinc.