Beta Sitosterol Gains Popularity For Natural Alternative In US And Europe For Prostate Problems

Main Category: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
Also Included In: Prostate / Prostate Cancer;  Urology / Nephrology
Article Date: 26 May 2007 - 12:00 PDT

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Men in Europe and the United States have turned to an all natural ingredient called beta sitosterol for relief of enlarged prostate and prostatitis symptoms to avoid prescription drug side effects.

Beta-Sitosterol is a popular natural alternative used for years by men in Europe. Doctors in Europe commonly prescribe natural plant type alternatives to help prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms. Beta Sitosterol, Saw palmetto, pygeum, and nettle root are common plant-based drugs prescribed to millions of men in Europe.

Men in the US are now following the popular natural remedy to solve their prostate problems, according to the product's makers.

Studies have confirmed that use of beta-sitosterol has helped in alleviating the types of prostate discomfort that aging men so frequently encounter.

Men worry about the side effects taking prescription medicine for prostate problems. They are seeking all natural alternatives like Beta Sitosterol to relieve prostate problems. "Beta-Sitosterol is a natural key ingredient in natural prostate health". Beta-sitosterol is plant sterol found in almost all plants. It is one of the main subcomponents of a group of plant sterols known as phytosterols. It is white in color and waxy in nature. It has a chemical structure that is very similar to cholesterol. High levels of Beta Sitosterol are found in rice bran, wheat germ, corn oils, and soybeans.

According to its makers, it is totally safe, highly effective and all natural with absolutely no side effects or interactions with other medications. The benefits of Beta Sitosterol: solve frequent urination problems, defend against prostate cancer, improve urination flow, gain complete control, avoid drugs, prostate surgery, side effects, restore sex drive, virility, sexual stamina, lower PSA score, eliminate worry.

HealthyChoiceNaturals is a company dedicated to providing natural health care alternatives, has received numerous testimonials from customers taking natural Beta Sitosterol stating this "natural alternative has been highly effective with absolutely no side effects or interactions with other medications".

References:

Berges RR, Windeler J, Trampisch HJ, Senge T. Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Beta-sitosterol Study Group. Lancet. 1995 Jun 17;345(8964):1529-32. PMID 7540705

Awad AB, Gan Y, Fink CS. Effect of beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol, on growth, protein phosphatase 2A, and phospholipase D in LNCaP cells. Nutr Cancer. 2000;36(1):74-8. PMID 10798219

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