Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Twenty to thirty percent of all men will at some point have to
deal with a prostate health issue called BPH (Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia).
BPH is a condition referring to an enlarged prostate gland. The
prostate gland is a tiny little gland near the bladder that can
cause some big problems. Its main function is to produce seminal
fluid (the liquid vehicle for carrying sperm).
BPH, although not completely clear in origin, is generally caused
by an increased conversion of the male hormone testosterone into
dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate gland. In the prostate,
specialized receptors take up DHT much more readily compared to
testosterone, causing rapid tissue growth and enlargement of the
gland. BPH can take its toll on the bladder and the rest of the
urinary tract. As the prostate enlarges, it constricts the urethra
and bladder drainage is impaired.
Symptoms of BPH
Uncomfortable symptoms arising with BPH are:
- an increase in urination frequency
- urgency
- hesitancy
- intermittency
More complications from this condition, if left untreated, are
recurrent bladder infections and/or kidney damage resulting from the
bladder’s inability to empty completely. Effective dietary
approaches for reducing the uncomfortable side effects of BPH, such
as frequent urination, include decreasing alcohol consumption and
increasing nutrients that support normal prostate functions such as
with the CardioTrim Men’s Formula.
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