Indications

Prostate-Pro™ + Maca Support is formulated to help reduce prostate inflammation, for improved urinary flow and enhanced libido.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Maca extract root 0.6% glucosinolates … 375mg
Saw palmetto extract 45% free fatty acids … 140mg
Stinging nettle extract 5:1 … 50mg
Rye pollen extract 20:1 … 31.3mg
American ginseng extract 20% ginsenosides … 30mg
Selenium yeast (0.2% elemental) … 50mcg
Pygeum africanum extract 15:1 … 18.8mg
Beta-sitosterols 40% (soy) … 15mg
Zinc citrate (30% elemental) … 7.5mg
Tomato extract (fruit, 5% lycopene) … 7.5mg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) … 100IU

Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, vegetable capsule.

Description

The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland in men located near the bladder. Its job is to produce seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate enlargement, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), happens to most men as they age. As the prostate gets bigger, it presses on the urethra and can cause bladder and urination problems.

Having BPH isn’t a precursor to cancer. Prostate cancer starts on the outer part of the gland and grows outward into the surrounding tissue. BHP begins in the inner prostate and keeps expanding inward towards the core and tightening around the urethra, affecting urination.

Prostate-Pro™ + Maca Support helps to relieve urologic symptoms associated with early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia, including difficulty urinating, weak urine flow, incomplete voiding and frequent day and nighttime urination. The natural ingredients in Prostate-Pro™ help to discourage prostate inflammation and enhance circulation, which is especially important when the prostate is congested.

Quantity

100 vegetable capsules

Dose

Adult men - Take 2 capsules 2 times per day with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 3 months.

Potential side effects/Safety

Cautions and Warnings:
Caution advised with medical conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure.

Caution advised when there is a history of non-melanoma skin cancer.

Must exclude a diagnosis of prostate cancer prior to use.

Drug interactions:
Caution advised when used concurrently with antidepressants, blood thinners or digoxin.

Side effects:
Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency.

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