BetaMD™ is a trademarked proprietary blend of 1200mg of Phytosterols (Beta-Sitosterol 80%, Beta-Sitostanol, Campesterol, Stigmasterol), which are a group of natural compounds found in plants. These sterols have been found to provide many benefits for prostate health. It is standardized to contain 80% Beta-Sitosterol (960mg), which is the key plant sterol for optimizing prostate health. Two high-quality randomized studies have shown Beta-Sitosterol to have benefit, with little potential harm, in treating an enlarged prostate. Beta-Sitosterol improves the symptoms of a swollen prostate by easing urination and improving urinary retention.

Saw Palmetto appears to have several positive effects on the prostate gland; it is antiandrogenic, antiproliferative, and anti-inflammatory. These properties appear to be responsible for improving symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH). Saw palmetto has been found useful for treatment of mild to moderate enlarged prostate-related symptoms such as reducing the frequency to urinate.

Muira Puama Extract has been used historically for a range of male health related issues. To date, several case-series studies have shown positive results.

 

Pygeum Bark Extract has similar benefits to saw palmetto; it is known to reduce inflammation through the inhibition of inflammatory prostaglandins, as well as decrease the levels of testosterone in the prostate. A large study showed that men taking pygeum had about 20% reduction in night symptoms (i.e. urinary frequency at night) and almost 25% reduction in retained urine (i.e. residual void volume). Ease of urination is also improved.

Stinging Nettle Extract has long been used in herbal medicine to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy and the associated urinary problems. Nettle extract also contains substances which have some immune and anti-allergic properties. These substances appear to decrease the growth of prostate cells. Nettles also contain carotene, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, calcium, beta-sitosterol and the flavonoids quercetin and rutin, so nettles have significant antioxidant activity also.

L-alanine is an amino acid which is involved in sugar metabolism and is found in prostatic fluids. A number of recent studies have used combinations of amino acids, including glutamic acid and glycine, in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), with positive results.

L-glutamic Acid is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, and is required in high amounts for the proper functioning of the immune system, the gastrointestinal tract, the kidneys, and the liver. It also serves as a precursor for a potent antioxidant, glutathione. A number of recent studies have used combinations of amino acids, including alanine, and glycine, in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), with positive results.

L-glycine is considered a non-essential amino acid because the body can synthesize it from another amino acid, serine. Glycine may help protect the nervous system. A number of recent studies have used combinations of amino acids, including glutamic acid and alanine, in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), with positive results.

Vitamin B-6 is thought by many to improve overall prostate health and function. Research suggests that B vitamins might have a preventive influence on the development and progression of prostate issues with results suggesting males who had a higher intake of B-6 were significantly more likely to survive 20 years longer than those that did not have high levels of vitamin B-6.

Zinc is a key component of some key enzyme functions. A growing body of evidence suggests a relationship between zinc levels and prostate health. Adequate zinc levels may even help protect against prostate problems.

 

Vitamin D3 is widely-thought to improve overall prostate health and function. Vitamin D plays several important roles in cell development and growth, low levels of Vitamin D have been linked to more aggressive and advanced cases of prostate complications.

Soy Isoflavones are dietary components for which an association has been demonstrated with reduced risk of prostate issues in Asian populations, who generally have a lower prostate risk than Western people. Their diet is rich in soybeans which contain significant levels of isoflavones. Several studies support the fact that isoflavones significantly decrease the risk of prostate complications and can be considered as an effective dietary protective factor against such conditions.

Green Tea Extract has been suggested as a preventative herb to help support healthy prostate function, in part because there is a very low occurrence of prostate issues among Asians, who tend to consume more green tea than Westerners. Green tea contains polyphenols which may assist in prostate health, but the precise molecular mechanism has not been identified.

Quercetin is a dietary flavonoid that functions as a potent antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory, an anti-tumor agent and also a protector of the heart. It is believed that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can positively affect the male prostate. It is also been directly shown to be beneficial in men with chronic prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate.

Lycopene may be of use in the prevention of prostate issues and for overall prostate health. Several mechanisms have been postulated for its beneficial effects. including influencing the cell cycle and vascular endothelial growth factor.

Rye Flower Extract Rye Flower Extract is derived from a combination of different flowers that have been blended into an extract form. It works to support two different aspects of prostate health by improving the functioning of the prostate gland and also maintaining a healthy urine flow.

BioPerine^®Piperine is an alkaloid found in black pepper which has been shown to increase the absorption and bioavailability of nutrients. BioPerine^®