PROSTATE HEALTH.

Yesterday we discussed diet and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as part of Men's Health Month; today's Daily Tip discusses nutritional supplements for prostate health. The following have been shown to have a positive effect on the prostate, and may help to prevent or lessen the risk of BPH and other prostate-related conditions:

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens). If symptoms of BPH do occur, try managing them with saw palmetto. The best form to use is a standard extract of 160 mg twice a day. Although saw palmetto does not shrink the size of the prostate, it often helps promote healthy function and decreases symptoms.

Herbs and nutrients such as green tea extract, stinging nettle root, ginger, rosemary, zinc, lycopene, and selenium have been shown to help maintain and promote normal prostate health.
Keep in mind that it may take at least eight weeks of using these supplements before you see an improvement of your symptoms. Be sure to consult your physician and discuss any medications you are taking - including supplements - to avoid interactions.

...from Dr. Weil website