Men ’ s Health : Natural health approaches for better prostate health
oral administration of one capsule containing 160 mg of saw palmetto lipidic extract plus inactive fillers twice a day between meals . Primary factor observed : Absolute and relative (%) change in International Prostate Symptom Score ( IPSS ) between the baseline and end of study at 90 days . No results or links to the publications are available .
4 . Research on Lycopene in Treating Patients with Prostate Cancer or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The study compared a once daily oral lycopene supplement with a placebo for three weeks . There were six primary factors observed focused on the uptake of lycopene from prostate biopsy samples and serum samples . A published study reported that lycopene concentrations in the prostate biopsy and serum were greater ( p < 0.05 ) in the lycopene group than in the placebo group . No precise study results were posted .
5 . Research Study in Patients with Functional Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms Who Switched from Phytotherapy to a Common Pill The aim of this observational prospective study was to evaluate the effects of switching from phytotherapy to a pill containing 0.4 mg of the active ingredient once daily ( o . d .) on efficacy , sexual function and tolerability in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms / benign prostatic hyperplasia ( LUTS / BPH ) who have a poor response to at least 4 weeks of phytotherapy . The switch to this pill containing 0.4 mg o . d . improves LUTS and related quality of life . Sexual function is also slightly improved . The pill is as well tolerated as phytotherapy and abnormal ejaculation appears to be no problem . Both patients and urologists perceive the pill to be superior to preceding phytotherapy .
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