PROSTATE HEALTH / and PROSTA-VITE

Many people think of the Corsello Centers as specialists solely in female disorders. We give equal attention and consideration to all of our male patients through hormonal testing and rebalancing. Although the impact of hormonal imbalance on women who suffer with menstrual disorders or menopausal symptoms is much more noticeable, the decline or imbalance of hormones in men is often more subtle, but does have similar consequences on aging and cancer.

The adrenal glands produce many hormones, one of which is dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). This hormone is converted into a variety of other hormones based on demand In men. DHEA can convert into testosterone in a series of steps. With age, there is a progressive decline in DHEA and therefore also a similar decline in the male sex hormone - testosterone.

Testosterone is the principle androgen secreted by the testes. A portion of it is, however, derived from DHEA from the adrenals. Production of testosterone is halved by the seventh decade of life. In a variety of cells, testosterone is reduced to a more potent androgen. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHT). DHT is the form of testosterone that is implicated in the development of male pattern baldness, prostate enlargement and cancer. DHT is found in large concentrations in diseased prostate glands. DHT stimulates the enlargement of prostatic cells at a much higher rate than other androgens. Saw Palmetto reduces the DHT. Zinc protects the gland against infections.

The principal ingredient in Prosta-Vite is Saw Palmetto. Saw Palmetto (serona ripens) is a member on the fan palm family. In the early part of the 20th century, this herb was made into a tea to treat bladder and prostate conditions with great anecdotal success. It was found to increase sperm production and to improve libido as well. In the l960s, the potent fatty adds and sterols were chemically isolated, and Saw Palmetto became a widely accepted treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. An enlarged prostate can cause many disruptive symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty beginning the urine stream, bladder infections, sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence.

HOW PROSTA-VITE CAN HELP

The fat soluble extract of Saw Palmetto blocks the enzymatic conversion of testosterone into DHT. It also has anti-inflammatory effects on the prostate tissue. It Is also well known that Zinc plays an important role in prostate health The Prosta-Vite formula contains an ideal balance of Zinc and Saw Palmetto. The combination of these two ingredients alone can supply men ‘with the best possible prevention of prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate). Furthermore. if you are taking DI-IEA as a supplement. it would be wise to add the protection of Saw Palmetto to your regimen as a safety net against the potential increase in DHT.

At the Corsello Centers we suggest 2 capsules of Prosta-Vite with meals, twice a day. We also recommend that all male patients in their middle years and upward, receive a yearly prostate exam and PSA level to screen for prostate problems.