The National Cancer Institute has
reported that DHT (dihydro-testosterone), a form of testosterone, plays a role in prostate enlargement and is believed to be involved in the development of other prostate problems. Scientists believe prostate
enlargement may be controlled by regulating levels of DHT.* Unicity Network's Prostate TLC™ contains several ingredients that support prostate health. Alphastat™ is a patented compound that combines two
ingredients (saw palmetto and astaxanthin) currently being studied for their effects on male prostate health, including DHT regulation. Other important ingredients in this formulation include lycopene, stinging nettle
root, selenium, and pumpkin seed oil.*
Benefits:
* Saw palmetto, a renowned compound that has been thoroughly studied and is used by men worldwide, has been demonstrated to benefit the prostate gland. It supports
healthy levels of DHT, a compound involved in prostate enlargement and urinary health.*
* Astaxanthin has demonstrated antioxidant potential against harmful free radicals.*
* Lycopene, found in tomatoes, was
identified in a 1995 Harvard study as a key compound for supporting prostate health.*
* Selenium has antioxidant properties. In the body, this mineral acts as a cofactor for the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which
is involved in manufacturing glutathione. Glutathione plays a critical role in keeping body cells healthy.*
Research Brief
The male prostate is essential in human reproduction.
This walnut-sized structure surrounds the neck of the urethra and bladder and is regulated by testosterone and related hormones. The primary purpose of the prostate, which consists of both glandular and muscular tissue,
is to release a substance that makes semen into a liquid. Tubes from the testicles carry sperm to the prostate, where the sperm are mixed with prostate and seminal vesicle fluids and then ejaculated through ducts that
connect to the urethra.
The prostate is made of up several tissue zones and cell types. The peripheral zone is the area that can be manually examined by a doctor for abnormalities. The transition zone, which normally
makes up less than five percent of the prostate's volume, is where prostate enlargement can occur. The central zone is where the seminal vesicles attach to the prostate. The anterior fibromuscular stroma zone is where
the urethral sphincter is anchored, which controls urine flow. Regarding cell types in the prostate, epithelial cells make up the organ's glandular portion and stromal cells make up the surrounding muscle and connective
tissues. The complex interactions between these two types of cells and what role is played by testosterone and other hormones are the subject of continuing scientific research.
Unfortunately, the prostate's proximity
to the bladder and urethra causes health problems for men after the organ's reproductive usefulness has passed. To monitor prostate health, middle-aged men should consult with their health care professionals about
monitoring levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein made by the prostate's glandular cells. Elevated levels of PSA can indicate possible health concerns that need to be addressed.
