Prostate Plus Supplement: Natural Support for Prostate Health

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What is the best prostate health supplement?

Life Extension PalmettoGuard is our pick for the best overall prostate health supplement because it consists of just five active ingredients to support prostate health: saw palmetto, nettle root extract, beta-sitosterol, boron, and rosemary extract.

Do supplements support prostate health?

Certain supplements may support prostate health. Specifically, lycopene, selenium, green tea, and saw palmetto are common ingredients in supplements that support prostate health and reduce the risk of prostate conditions. This article reviews the evidence behind supplements for prostate health.

What are the different types of prostate supplements?

There are also multivitamins and specialized formulas that contain various combinations of vitamins and minerals. Many prostate supplements contain various ingredients believed to support prostate health. The most common are saw palmetto, selenium, zinc, and beta-sitosterol.

Does a large prostate make more PSA?

Larger prostates make more PSA. See the separate leaflet called PSA Test (Prostate Specific Antigen). Note: a high PSA level is also found in people with prostate cancer. It has to be stressed that most men with prostate symptoms do not have prostate cancer.

Can a PSA test detect prostate cancer?

The blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, measures the level of PSA and may help detect early prostate cancer. If you are over 50, you can ask a GP for a PSA test. PSA tests are not routinely used to screen for prostate cancer, as results can be unreliable. Your PSA level can also be raised by other, non-cancerous conditions.

Where can I find more information about prostate cancer?

The NHS website has more information about prostate cancer. The organisations below can give you more advice and support. NICE is not responsible for the content of these websites. To share an experience of care you have received, contact your local Healthwatch.

Can a prostate test tell if you have prostate cancer?

Tests can find out whether you might have prostate cancer or another prostate problem, such as an enlarged prostate or prostatitis . You might hear these tests called a prostate check up or prostate exam. In the video below, our Specialist Nurse Meg explains how prostate cancer is diagnosed.

What Is Prostate Plus

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-problems/
2. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-43877002
3. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-prostate-supplements
4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68016928
5. https://www.webmd.com/men/prostate-enlargement-bph/enlarged-prostate-supplements-remedies

Prostate Plus Information

1. https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support
2. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prostate-specific-antigen-testing-description-in-brief
3. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng131/informationforpublic
4. https://patient.info/mens-health/prostate-and-urethra-problems/prostate-gland-enlargement