Keeping Up With Your Prostate

Prostate cancer

is more common than many men want to believe. According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, "Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men, after skin cancer."  There are plenty of prostate supplements available to help you maintain your prostate health, saw palmetto being one of the most commonly used.

Saw Palmetto Extract - Wikipedia Definition

Saw palmetto extract is an extract of the fruit of Serenoa repens. It is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols. It has been used in traditional, eclectic, and alternative medicine for a variety of indications, most notably benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Of course, if you are experiencing symptoms of an enlarged prostate, such as frequent urination, waking up in the middle of the night just to use the bathroom, you should consult your physician. However, all men over the age of 35 should consult their physician about their recommendations to start maintaining proper prostate health. Aside from a saw palmetto based prostate supplement, I'm sure you have heard of the super prostate formula! Several companies use the super prostate formula to help decrease the frequent trips to the bathroom in the middle of the night, alleviating the frequent urination. Although no one could say that a prostate supplement, which is not approved by the FDA, could shrink the prostate, certain prostate supplements can help decrease the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

When taking any type of prostate supplement, you should always consult your physician regularly. Self-diagnosing and treating yourself is never recommended. Here's some resources that you may find helpful:

Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Purity Products
Dr Natura
National Cancer Institute
Healthy Directions