Natural Prostate Health – Is Beta-Sitosterol The Answer?
5 April 2007 – 9:50 am
What Is Beta-Sitosterol?
Beta-sitosterol (also known as phytosterol) is a sterol found in many plants, especially the South African star grass which is extremely rich in beta-sitosterol and rice bran, wheat germ, corn oils, and soybeans.
Apart from being a good natural prostate health treatment, beta-sitosterol also has the following health properties:
- Anti-cancer
- Boost Immunity
- Lowers Cholesterol
- Balances Blood Sugar Levels
- Anti-viral
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-inflammatory
Why Is Beta-Sitosterol Natural Alternative For Prostate Health?
Beta-sitosterol is a good natural alternative for prostate health because double-blind trials have shown that it can help to reduce the symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Trials showed that beta-sitosterol were just as good as drug at reducing the symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and improving urinary flow.
How Much Beta-Sitosterol Do You Need To Take As A Natural Prostate Health Treatment?
In the trial previously mentioned, a dose of 20 mg of beta-sitosterol was taken three times daily for six months by men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Their symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) were significantly improved and no major side effects were reported.
So, To Sum Up…
- Beta-sitosterol is a compound in most edible plants
- Trials have shown that beta-sitosterol can reduce the symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) significantly
- Beta-sitosterol is safe to take and is considered as a good natural health prostate health treatment
