Go Healthy Go Prostate Protect For Every Men 30+

Go Healthy Go Prostate Protect For Every Man 30+ 

What is Go Prostate Protect?

Go Prostate Protect is a high potency formula that provides a complex of key ingredients that support optimum prostate function, normal sexual function and healthy urine flow.

Why use Go Prostate Protect?

Prostate health is a growing concern for men today, particularly those over the age of 40 when they may start to experience health problems related to their prostate. Go Prostate Protect is formulated to improve the overall health of the prostate gland and lower the risks associated with prostate disorders such as urination problems, lower back pain, chronic pelvic pain syndrome all of which are warning signs of Prostate Cancer. Go Prostate Protect contains Saw palmetto which when used in combination with other herbs is sometimes used to treat prostate cancer. It is also effective for treating various types of prostate infections by improving symptoms in men who have an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia; BPH) thus reducing urinary urgency, frequency, pain and decreasing night-time urination.

What are the Key Benefits of Go Prostate Protect?

• High potency formulation of key ingredients
• Supports prostate function
• Supports normal sexual function
• Supports healthy urine flow

What are the Ingredients of Go Prostate Protect?

Ingredients per VegeCap:

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) (Fruit ext. equiv. to fruit dry 4,500mg)
Epilobium (Epilobium parviflorum) (ext. equiv. dry leaf 1,000mg)
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) (ext. equiv. to dry herb 320mg)
Zinc citrate (equiv. to 15mg Zinc) 50mg)
Pumpkin Seed ext. equiv. to dry seed 100mg)
Lycopene (5mg)
Selenium (as Selenomethionine) (50mcg)

What are the Contraindications/Interactions of Go Prostate Protect?

There are no known contraindications. People who are on warfarin or any other prescriptive medicines should consult with their medical professional first before using.
All prostate problems should be checked by your medical professional and if symptoms of BPH become worse or if there is blood present in the urine or semen, seek medical advice.

What are the Dosage Recommendations for Go Prostate Protect?

Adults:

Take 1 VegeCap daily or as recommended by your medical professional.
For optimal results: Use this product long term or as recommended by your medical professional.
Take as directed and always read the label

Pack Size:

30 VegeCapsules

About Go Healthy

The Go Healthy team is a passionate, dynamic and innovative group of professionals with extensive experience in natural health. Go Healthy continues to monitor global research and development to bring customers leading innovations and superior quality products without compromise, striving to be the best natural health care brand they can be.
Go Healthy selectively sources the best ingredients from New Zealand and around the world, products are proudly made by Go Healthy in New Zealand and comprehensive testing ensures quality and purity foremost.

Prostate Health

It is not always an easy subject to talk about, but prostate health is an important topic for all men. Knowing what to look out for and how to manage your prostate health could make all the difference to your sexual function and overall health. The most important thing you can do to maintain your prostate health is to eat a balanced healthy diet, exercise, keep your weight within healthy limits and have regular prostate health checks. If you do notice any changes, follow them up with your health professional and don’t ignore them!

General symptoms of changes in Prostate Health:

• increased frequency and urgency of urination
• inability to empty the bladder
• strain and difficulty passing urine
• pain while urinating
• pain or discomfort in the groin, abdomen or lower back
• blood in the urine or cloudy urine

What is the Prostate Gland?

The prostate gland is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, and lies just below the bladder, surrounding the top of the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis. The prostate gland secretes seminal fluid, a component of semen, which combines with sperm (produced by the testes) nourishing the sperm before they are transported in semen through the penis during ejaculation, by contraction of the prostate muscle.

Male hormones

Androgens are the male hormones responsible for regulation of male characteristics, including the growth and development of the testes and prostate gland. The main androgens are testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is the active metabolite of testosterone and is converted by the enzyme 5α-reductase. Both hormones bind to the androgen receptor in various tissues including cells of the testes and prostate. However, androgens can also stimulate abnormal growth and proliferation of prostate cells, resulting in enlargement of the prostate gland seen in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH); also the growth of prostate cancer cells.

What Conditions of the Prostate should you be aware of?

Prostate problems are increasingly common with age and prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Over the age of 50 men are more at risk than younger men of prostate conditions, but it pays to be vigilant at all ages:

Prostatitis:

Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate, usually due to a bacterial infection of the urinary tract. The most common symptoms include pelvic pain, difficult or painful urination, or painful ejaculation. Depending on the cause and severity of prostatitis, it usually clears up with antibiotic treatment. Chronic prostate inflammation can lead to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)¹.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH):

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is enlargement of the prostate that is non-malignant (not cancerous). It is caused by overgrowth of the smooth muscle cells within the prostate gland and also increased muscle tone (increased muscle contraction) of these cells. BPH causes restricted urine flow as the prostate gland becomes enlarged and presses against the urethra. This can result in urinary retention with lower urinary tract symptoms including need for frequent urination, inability to empty the bladder, and strain and difficulty passing urine. It is thought that an imbalance between testosterone and DHT occurs with aging and an accumulation of DHT may amplify the effects of reduced amounts of testosterone, and promote excessive growth of prostate cells leading to BPH².

Prostate Cancer:

Prostate cancer is a malignant cancer that can spread to other tissues and become life threatening if not caught early. It is dependent for its growth on the androgen (male hormone) testosterone and its active metabolite dihydrotestosterone (DHT). These androgens are responsible for the normal growth and development of the prostate gland, and bind to the androgen receptor in the prostate cells, but they also stimulate growth of prostate cancer cells. Early stages of prostate cancer may not have any symptoms, but as the cancer grows it causes urinary symptoms including problems with urine flow, dribbling, trouble stopping and starting urination and needing to urinate more often, at night or urgently. If another close family member has had prostate cancer this increases your risk of developing prostate cancer.

Some Natural Ingredients that are good for Prostate Health

Several dietary supplements have positive benefits for prostate health and have been used in traditional medicine to treat some symptoms of prostate conditions.

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens):

Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree found in the Southern US and Central America. An extract made from its berries has been used in traditional medicine for enlarged prostate, and analysis of this extract has found it to be rich in fatty acids and phytosterols (plant sterols). It thought to be a naturally occurring 5α-reductase inhibitor and acts as an anti-androgen by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to its active metabolite DHT, that stimulates growth of the prostate gland. It may be helpful for reducing symptoms of BHP^{3, 4.}

Epilobium parviflorum:

The hoary willowherb or Epilobium parviflorum is an herbaceous perennial that grows in most continents. It contains several pharmacologically active compounds including the tannin oenothein B, which is thought to contribute to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and activity as a 5α-reductase inhibitor, which may be helpful in reducing symptoms of BPH^{5, 6.}

Zinc:

Zinc is found in high levels in the prostate gland, where it concentrates in the prostate cells. However, prostate cancer cells appear to have lost their ability to accumulate zinc and this is thought to be involved in the metabolic changes that occur when normal prostate cells transform into tumour cells. Based on clinical studies, it has been suggested that zinc supplementation may help reduce risk of prostate cancer^{7, 8, 9, 10.}

Lycopene:

Lycopene is a carotenoid, a natural pigment found in colourful fruit and vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, watermelon and strawberries. It is thought to play a role in reducing risk of prostate cancer due to its antioxidant properties and its possible influence in cell signalling pathways that regulate cell growth^{11, 12.} Lycopene may also help limit the progression of BHP¹³. Epidemiological evidence indicates that there may be a link between lycopene consumption and decreased risk of prostate cancer in countries where large amounts of lycopene containing fruit and vegetables, low amounts of red meat and olive oil are part of the staple diet, as in the Mediterranean diet¹⁴.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa):

Turmeric is extracted from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger plant that grows in South East Asia. Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine and is also used as a spice in cooking and a dye. More recently its major bioactive component has been found to be curcumin, and is thought to be responsible for the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties attributed to turmeric. Studies indicate that curcumin may be of benefit for maintaining prostate health^{15, 16.}

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon):

Cranberries are grown in North America and have been used in traditional medicine by native peoples to treat bladder and kidney problems. They are a rich source of proanthocyanidins, which have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and are thought to be helpful for relieving lower urinary tract symptoms as occurs in prostatitis and BHP^{17, 18.}

References

The following references provide scientific support for the information in this topic:

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2. Carson C, Rittmaster R. The role of dihydrotestosterone in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urology 2003 Apr;61(4 Suppl 1):2-7.
3. Minutoli L,Bitto A, Squadrito F, Marini H, Irrera N, Morgia G, Passantino A, Altavilla D. Serenoa Repens, lycopene and selenium: a triple therapeutic approach to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia. Curr Med Chem 2013;20(10):1306-12.
4. Penugonda K, Lindshield BL. Fatty acid and phytosterol content of commercial saw palmetto supplements. Nutrients. 2013 Sep 13;5(9):3617-33. 
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7. Gonzalez A et al. Zinc intake from supplements and diet and prostate cancer. Nutr Cancer 2009; 61(2):206-215. 
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9. Gomez Y et al. Zinc levels in prostatic fluid of patients with prostate pathologies. Invest Clin 2007 Sep; 48(3): 287-94
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12. Rowles JL. Increased dietary and circulating lycopene are associated with reduced prostate cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases (25 April 2017
13. Schwarz S, Obermüller-Jevic UC, Hellmis E, Koch W, Jacobi G, Biesalski HK. Lycopene inhibits disease progression in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia. J Nutr 2008 Jan;138(1):49-53.
14. Capurso C, Vendemiale G. The Mediterranean Diet Reduces the Risk and Mortality of the Prostate Cancer: A Narrative Review. Front Nutr 2017 Aug 24;4:38. 
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16. Dorai T, Gehani N, Katz A. Therapeutic potential of curcumin in human prostate cancer-I. curcumin induces apoptosis in both androgen-dependent and androgen-independent prostate cancer cells. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2000 Aug;3(2):84-93.
17. Howell AB. Bioactive compounds in cranberries and their role in prevention of urinary tract infections. Mol Nutr Food Res 2007 Jun;51(6):732-7.
18. Vidlar A, Vostalova J, Ulrichova J, Student V, Stejskal D, et al The effectiveness of dried cranberries ( Vaccinium macrocarpon) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms. Br J Nutr 2010 Oct;104(8):1181-9.