Provelex Information:

Provelex Prostate Support contains a proprietary formulation of clinically tested ingredients which support prostate health.

Beta Sitosterol is an inhibitor in the production of Dihydrotestosterone (or DHT), the hormone which stimulates prostate growth. Provelex Prostate Support contains 515 mg. of Beta Sitosterol. Provelex Prostate Support is formulated to maximize the effectiveness of this ingredient.

Lycopene is a potent anti-oxidant. Lycopene is a powerful antiox that protects the body from free radicals damage. It is very helpful in promoting a healthy prostate. For these reasons, Provelex contains 50 mg of Lycopene complex.

Swedish Flower Pollen has been the subject of several clinical studies testing its effectiveness in supporting prostate health. These studies have produced strong results supporting its reputation as a prostate support. Provelex provides 400mg. of Swedish flower pollen.

Quercetin, another anti-oxidant, also helps to maintain a healthy prostate. Long term effects of Quercetin have been shown to factor into the maintaining of a healthy prostate. To take full advantage of its potency, Provelex Prostate Support contains a full 500 mg. of Quercetin dihydrate.

Of all the 40 nutrients recognized as essential to human life, selenium was the last to get recognized in 1957. Selenium is a critical component in several enzymes which eliminate free radical oxygen molecules, which is one reason that selenium is such a potent antioxidant. While selenium is found in a variety of foods, the levels of selenium may vary according to the concentration of selenium in the soil. In China, for example, there are regions with some of the most selenium-rich soil in the world, as well as other regions with some of the most selenium-deficient soil in the world. Dietary sources of selenium are important, but fairly inconsistent.

Zinc is more abundant in a healthy prostate than in any other organ. Research studies have shown that zinc deficiencies contribute importantly to prostate enlargement. For example, studies have found that an inflamed prostate contains only 10% of the zinc found in a healthy prostate gland. Provelex Prostate Support was designed with this in mind, which is why it includes 30mg of Zinc per serving.

To aid in the absorption of the zinc, Provelex contains 30mg of Vitamin B-6.

A medical study has shown the amino acids alanine, glycine and glutamic acid to help decrease urination urgency and frequency by 95% during the night, which is part of the reason for including 300mg. of each in Provelex Prostate Support.

Saw palmetto is an herb which grows naturally within the southeast United States, particularly in Florida. While saw palmetto has an established reputation amongst herbalists as an aphrodisiac, it also supports prostate health the prostate to function more effectively.

Pygeum africanum, derived from the bark of the African prune tree, has been a European standard since the early 1980s in the treatment of BPH. For instance, 80% of the prescriptions given for BPH in France alone are for pygeum africanum. With a reported 70% effectiveness rate, pygeum africanum has an important role in prostate support.

It is recommended by the herbalists of many different cultures for a wide variety of purposes in herbal medicine

Stinging Nettles is now a topic of much research surrounding urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and BPH. Some carefully executed studies have indicated the scientific validity of several traditional uses of the herb, particularly in the support of the prostate. Provelex Prostate Support includes 300mg of stinging nettles.

Some of the other ingredients included in Provelex Prostate Support are essential fatty acids (found in flaxseed oil), ginseng, PABA (para-amino-benzoic acid), and pumpkin seed extract. All of these herbs and vitamin supplements working together is what makes Provelex Prostate Support such an effective means to a healthy prostate.

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