50% of men over the age of 50 will experience some of the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.
Despite it being seen as an “old man’s trouble”, benign prostatic hypertrophy (a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland) can cause significant symptoms including having to urinate frequently, including getting up in the night; stopping and starting to urinate instead of a constant, steady stream; a feeling that you can’t empty your bladder completely; difficulty starting to urinate when you need to; recurring urinary tract infections and loss of libido.
If this is seeming all too familiar your doctor will be able to confirm if you are suffering from BPH. If so, you may well benefit from Saw Palmetto. This oily berry is available in capsules and will help to relieve the enlargement and so reduce the uncomfortable symptoms experienced, leaving you free to enjoy life rather than focus on the nearest loo!
Reducing caffeine and alcohol intake is another important factor to reduce the prostate’s enlargement and try topping up your levels of zinc and essential fatty acids – a handful of pumpkin seeds every day is a great way to do this!
For more information on products available to help ease your prostate enlargement, call our friendly, expert helpline on 01603 613328, contact us or pop in and visit us at 4 Exchange Street, Norwich, NR2 1AT.