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Pros-Guard
Benign Prostatic hyperplasia is estimated to affect over 50% of man in their lifetime, with advancing age bringing greater frequency. Pros-Guard provides an array of of protective herbs including Saw Palmetto Extract and African Pygeum Extract, synergistic amino acids and nutrients especially beneficial to the health of the prostrate. This formula, synergistically blended with the NT Factor tablet base enhances the potential for better absorption and rapid results. We use a range of extracts containing the glycosides & sterols to provide a full spectrum formula !
Effective therapies for solid tumors remain elusive. Because of inherent and acquired resistance of tumor cells to conventional treatments and the small effective therapeutic window available treatment is difficult. For the most part combinational treatments are used. These treatments seek to induce apoptosis. Apoptosis is a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself. It enables animals and people to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten its survival.
According to one study, chemotherapy and other treatments seek to cause apoptosis in human pancreatic cancer cells (HPCC). What has been found is that such action increases cellular Reactive Oxygen Stress (ROS) production. This ROS, however, was prevented by general antioxidants. The induction of apoptosis in cancer cells also resulted in the reduction of important anti-apoptosis proteins in the cancer cells. Another study suggested that Vitamin E acts as a strong inducer of apoptosis in human prostate cancer cells. The problem with HPCC is that the normal regulators off cell growth such as apoptosis and tumor necrosis have been turned off. In one study, three antioxidants were tested separately. The antioxidants were successful in stimulating cell death in prostate cancer cells. This caused the cancer cells to actively divide. However, confluent cells were unaffected.
Prostate cancer is related closely to the effects of aging in men. A shift in the balance of pro-oxidant and anti-oxidants is also associated with the aging process. This shift causes an increase in the levels of oxidative stress. Also known to be related to aging is the increase in oxidative stress. A recent research project looked at whether androgen exposure was the reason for the shift in balance. It studied the effects of androgens on various parameters of oxidative stress and antioxidant defense mechanisms.
The study concluded that physiological levels of androgens are able to increase oxidative stress in androgen responsive prostate cancer cells. This suggests that this increase is due in part to and increase in mitochondrial activity. The androgens also effect intracellular glutathione levels which is important for the balance of prooxidant and antioxidant balance. What makes Pros-Guard so special??
NTI's Pros-Guard is a combination of amino acids, and botanical or phytotherapies.
Amino Acids - L-glycine , L-alanine, L-glumetic acid
Most prostate cancer and enlarged prostates show an imbalance in blood plasma amino acids makeup. Changes in plasma amino acids may reflect changes in protein metabolism. Such changes can occur with different pathological conditions, such as cancer of the prostate. Many cancer symptoms may be the result of a disturbance in proteins. Since amino acids are the building blocks for all protein they have a direct impact on protein metabolism.
Results of a study done showed three main points. First, that amino acids showed significant improvement with amino acid supplementation. Second, subjects of the study showed positive response in remission, stabilization and improvement in quality of life without side effect of adverse effects. Thirdly, there is beneficial control of collateral damage from radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Studies of L-glycine, L-alanine and L-glumetic acid have demonstrated that these three amino acids relieved many of the symptoms of an enlarged prostrate. These symptoms included reduced nighttime urination, reduced urgency, reduced frequency and alleviation of delayed urination. Researchers found after four weeks that the swelling was significantly less and the symptoms as well.
Stinging Nettles
Stinging Nettles have been used for hundreds of years for various ailments. One of the main uses today is for treatment of symptoms of early stage prostrate problems.
Several studies have been done to look at the efficacy of using stinging nettles for the treatment of prostrate problems. One study found that patients who used stinging nettles and followed up treatment had favorable results with no side effects reported. It was seen to be beneficial effects in the treatment of symptomatic BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto has been used in many western countries to relieve the symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH). It contains a number of compounds including plant sterols and fatty acids.
A study of Saw palmetto and stinging nettles combined found the combination advantageous in treating the obstructive and irritating effects of BPH. This included patients with moderate to severe symptoms. Side effects were small and matched those of a placebo.
African Pygeum
African pygeum is most
widely known for its ability to relieve the symptoms of prostrate cancer
and BPH. Due to the chemicals in pygeum, triterpenes and n-docosamol, it
has successfully reduced prostrate enlargement. Triterpenes acts as an
anti-inflammatory and n-docosamol keeps cholesterol from building up in
the prostrate. Working in unison they reduce the enlargement of the
prostrate. A review of studies found that men taking pygeum were twice as
likely to report an overall improvement in symptoms.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Contact Nutritional Therapeutics Inc. for more information at 800-982-9158
Nutritional Therapeutics Inc., P.O. Box 5963, Hauppauge, NY 11788
