Prostate & Bladder Support

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"Almost Every Man Over 30 Should Consider Doing This"

Why? Because 90% of men will end up with less-than-optimal health in this area. Here're 8 simple steps you can easily implement to slash your odds of being a victim. Plus, the "healthy mineral"
(that you should avoid) a Harvard study found
could double your chance of experiencing problems...

Most men don't want to talk much about this.

Yet, it's something far too important to a man's health to simply ignore. And the women who love and deeply care for their husbands, male friends and relatives, should be concerned about this as well.

By age 60, as many as 90% of American men may have less-than-optimal health in this area.

Prostate health is widely-realized to be important for men 50 and over, but in recent years, the importance of prostate health to men in their 30s and 40s has become more widely known.  Some factors known to affect prostate health include diet and environmental factors.

Seem like something you should ignore?

Obviously not... and chances are fairly high that as a man, you'll need extra support in this area of your body during your lifetime.

So, what am I talking about here?... Quite simply, the importance of taking action to protect your prostate health.

And to help you do just that, I'm ready to share some natural guidelines on how to take matters into your own hands. But first, let's get a quick education on...

Male Anatomy 101

Male Anatomy
The prostate is located just below a man’s bladder and in front of the rectum.

As a man, your prostate serves two purposes, both a muscle and a sex gland... part of your reproductive system.

This muscle/gland is located just below your bladder and right in front of your rectum.

A vital part of the prostate system is your urethra, a tube that carries urine and sperm out of your body.

When a man is younger, the prostate is walnut-sized, but as he ages, the prostate can grow to about the size of an egg.

Obviously this major increase in size can cause less-than-optimal health.

One of the prostate's functions is to nourish semen, the fluid that keeps sperm healthy for fertilization.

A healthy prostate also has a built-in immune function.

Regardless of age, keeping your prostate healthy is key to supporting optimal urine flow, vitality, and a healthy sex drive.*

A Natural Guideline for Prostate Health*

I've always been a firm believer in finding natural solutions to help improve your health. And with your prostate, it is certainly not an exception.

Here are some simple steps any man can easily implement to improve his prostate health.

  • Schedule a prostate evaluation – Getting an early assessment of your prostate health is a crucial first step in knowing where you stand. There are several tests including a physical examination, and a PSA. Your doctor can help you determine the appropriate tests or screens for you.
  • You are what you eat – Just like I've been saying for some time, don't underestimate the importance of a healthy diet of unprocessed, wholesome and preferably organic foods to optimize your health. The same holds true for enhancing your prostate health. There are several free nutrition plans available on my site and info on how to coordinate what you eat with your Nutritional Type (NT).
  • Healthy mouth = healthy body – There are toxins in your mouth, such as those released by amalgam fillings (mercury fillings) that can have a profound effect on your overall health. I would recommend you visit a holistic dentist to assess your situation. Plus, practicing good oral hygiene by keeping your teeth and gums clean can help support your immune  health.
  • Reduce your stress – Most people know stress can have a profound effect on health. Scientists have shown links between stress and less-than-optimal prostate health. Look for ways to relieve stress in your life such as using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
  • Relax your muscles – Muscle tension can impact your prostate health. A regular exercise program can do wonders to help you reduce muscle tension and trigger a more positive attitude and mood. There's an entire dedicated ‘Fitness' section on my site if you're interested.
  • Boost your lymphatic system – Your lymphatic system is responsible for clearing your body of waste and plays an essential role in your prostate vitality. Regular exercise and drinking adequate amounts of pure, fresh water can help flush waste and toxins out of your body.
  • Cleanse your body on the inside – Just like the build-up of toxins inside your body can have a profound effect on your overall health, such is the potential case for your prostate health as well. I recommend a pure green food formula, Chlorella, to help promote your body's natural detoxification functions.
  • Revitalize love and sexual activity – It's no accident how some of the highest occurrences of less-than-optimal prostate health are found in celibate men. A healthy sex life is food for your prostate. Also, nurturing your personal relationships and love can help reduce stress as well. EFT can also be helpful here.

Research has shown sexual activity and a high ejaculation frequency are linked to better prostate health later in life by helping support the body's natural detoxification functions. Frequent ejaculation may help act as one of your body's natural detoxification functions for your prostate glands.

Supplements that Can Help Improve Your Health*

It would seem that taking a more proactive approach to your prostate health would be worthwhile.* There are many natural supplements that have been clearly shown to help improve prostate health.*

Vitamin D: This is the main player in prostate health, without any question.* In fact, I would consider it malpractice not to monitor one of my patient's vitamin D levels as it is such an important element to overall health.* Your best source is sunlight or if that is not available, a safe tanning bed. Just remember to avoid ever getting sunburned.

If those options are not available, adult doses typically range from 5000 units up to 20,000 or more depending on your blood levels, which should be at least 50 ng/ml but ideally closer to 70 ng./ml.  Always consult with your healthcare professional to determine the optimal dose of Vitamin D to best support your health.*

Vitamin K2: This is only available from bacterial fermentation. Vitamin K2 is the only form of vitamin K that has been shown to help promote prostate health.*.

Vitamin E: A 2005 study showed that men with the highest levels of alpha-tocopherol in their blood at baseline had better prostate health than those with the lowest level of the vitamin.*

Calcium and Magnesium: A 1998 Harvard School of Public Health study of 50,000 men that found those consuming between 1,500 and 2000 mg of calcium per day had about double the chance of  having less-than-optimal prostate health as those getting 500 mg per day or less.

Selenium: In a study of 1,300 older people, those who took 200 micrograms of selenium daily for about seven years experienced greater overall health compared to those given a placebo.* Selenium is also necessary for your body to make glutathione, a very important antioxidant.*

Helps Support Hormonal Health*

Testosterone is the male hormone. For many decades, traditional medicine erroneously conjectured that testosterone replacement therapy was one contributing factor to less-than-optimal prostate health.

However testosterone is metabolized in your body to DHT or dihydrotestosterone.  Most experts believe DHT to be a major factor in the cause of less-than-optimal prostate health.

Fortunately we know the enzyme that is responsible for converting testosterone to DHT; it is called 5 alpha reductase. So it would make sense that if we could inhibit or slow this enzyme down we could help support prostate health as DHT levels would be lower.*

Fortunately there are plant based compounds that have been shown to support the body's ability to inhibit this enzyme. One of the most popular ones is saw palmetto.*

From Important Food Source to Potential Health Promoting Formula*

The use of saw palmetto and its berries has been around for some time.

Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is derived from the berries of the Serenoa repens palm found primarily in the southeast region of the US.

It was an important food source for early settlers in Florida. Early settlers included Florida's native population of Miccosukee and Seminole Indian tribes.

And there's evidence that subsequent settlers, including the Spanish during the 16th century, used saw palmetto as a food source as well.

In 1879, Dr. Read of Savannah, Georgia, published the first paper on saw palmetto's potential health-promoting uses through his clinical experience with the plant.*

Derived from the berries of the Serenoa repens palm, saw palmetto is a plant native to the southeast region of the United States... primarily Florida. It's found naturally in a few other places around the world.

For years, saw palmetto berries in various formulas have shown promise to help...

  • Boost your prostate health*
  • Promote healthy hair*
  • Recover from physical exercise*
  • Promote a healthy libido*

And most of these health-promoting benefits with saw palmetto have not just been idle chatter... particularly where prostate health is concerned.*

How the Scientific Community Uncovered the
Potential Benefits of this Amazing Palm*

Here are just a few published examples of how the scientific community have tested and viewed the potential health benefits of saw palmetto...*

  • Published results in Urology – A clinical study of 2895 men showed how saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) supported prostate health.*
  • Clinical trial reported in Advances in Therapy – In a multi-center clinical trial, 155 men were given saw palmetto supplements twice daily. The trial results showed that urinary and prostate vitality were promoted in the supplement group versus the placebo group.*
  • Benefits outlined in Aging Male – In addition to promoting urinary health, “Serenoa repens seems to exert complementary cellular actions with beneficial effects on the prostate.”*
  • Reviewed in British Journal of Urology International – Clinical trials analyzed by the Division of Urology, University of Chicago Medical School, concluded that saw palmetto extract. . . promotes prostate health, and is well tolerated.*
  • Clinical trial concluded in Advances in Therapy – From a 6-month double-blind test, using saw palmetto extract (Serenoa repens) in 100 male outpatients with less-than-optimal urinary and prostate health, the conclusion reached was Serenoa repens was well tolerated and a potential agent to enhance both urinary tract and prostate health.*

This type of scientific evidence from clinical trials and reviews is the kind of information that really commands my attention... and should yours as well.

With saw palmetto, it points to evidence that the right formula could potentially boost your prostate health.*

But there was at least one daunting problem I discovered while researching saw palmetto...

Be Careful -- Not All Formulas Are Created Equal

While saw palmetto shows great promise for enhancing prostate vitality,* there appears to be significant inconsistencies with the formulas available.

In fact, one study performed in 2008, comparing different brands of saw palmetto extract found that...

“The potency of the extracts (Serenoa repens) appears to be very different, as well as the potencies of 2 different batches of the same extract. This is probably due to qualitative and quantitative differences in active ingredients.”

Well, this is a bit disturbing and points to the fact that consistency of saw palmetto extract, even within the same brand, is a major concern.

You can rest assured I won't recommend any saw palmetto formula that is not of high-quality and a consistent formula... however, as I found out, this was not an easy task.

Here are some of the issues that can lead to possible inconsistencies...

  • Saw palmetto berries harvested out-of-season – Many mass-producers use ‘green' berries picked before maturity which can lead to inconsistent and low-potency powder-based formulas.
  • Inadequate control of berry sourcing – If you don't know where the berries come from and when they were harvested, it's almost impossible to ensure potency and high-quality consistency.
  • Inconsistent extraction methodologies – Low-pressure extraction used by many saw palmetto producers does not typically yield a rich extract needed for a consistent formula. Plus, the use of chemical solvents and synthetic lubricants in the extraction process further adds to inconsistent potency issues.
  • Poor product stability can result in a formula with unpredictable shelf-life. Without utilizing some form of a very high-quality natural preservation system for the saw palmetto extract, the longevity of the final formula could be jeopardized.
  • Poor quality control and standard practices – There simply is no substitution for high quality controls when formulating any supplement. What my team discovered is not all saw palmetto producers show evidence of independent testing or levels of certification such as Certified Organic.

With all these issues in mind, I can tell you it was not an easy task to find a saw palmetto supplement that could overcome all these obstacles. But I was determined to find the right one... or simply not recommend any formula to you at all.

Make Sure Your Saw Palmetto is Good!!!

Just about every major supplement company sells saw palmetto because the public has had such great experience with it. The challenge is to find one that will provide you with the best benefits.

This can be confusing, so I created a checklist for you to use to make sure the brand you choose meets all of these points so you can avoid paying good money for a supplement that won't deliver on its promises.

  • Wildcrafted Berries – No over-cultivation or farming is employed. To obtain saw palmetto berries at their optimal maturity, harvesting takes place between mid-August through late October. The picking of ‘green' berries is avoided at all costs. The manufacturer works directly with the Florida Department of Agriculture to protect the crop from being picked when it is not mature and efficacious.
  • Sourcing controls applied to berry processing – From harvesting, to drying, to extraction, to packaging, all processes occur in the manufacturer's facilities in Florida. Due to this form of control, most berries are even traceable back to the field where they were picked.
  • Highest Quality Oil is Extracted DeepExtract( technology used – High-pressure, proprietary extraction CO2 process (see below) is used to create a high-quality, consistent, and potent formula. When compared to low-pressure extraction, that virtually all of the cheap and frequently ineffective brands use, more beneficial nutrients are obtained using this process and made available for creating the final saw palmetto formula.
  • Natural preservation system applied –Many of the nutrients are perishable so please make certain there is some type of system designed to prevent oxidation of these active ingredients. For example the Mercola Saw Palmetto uses an advanced botanical-based stabilization system called O2BÔ helps ensure the longevity of the saw palmetto formula. With this system, not only is long-term product stability achieved, formula efficacy is enhanced.
  • Environmentally friendly.– Excellent quality control measures are put in place and certifications obtained. Make sure the producer is committed to sustainable harvesting practices, environmentally supportive manufacturing facilities like the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto
  • Independent Quality Assurance Testing. Make sure there are multiple levels of independent product certifications including... Certified Organic, USP Monograph, and Consumer Lab--like the Mercola Saw Palmetto product.

My guess is that you will have a very difficult time finding any brand out there that has all the important check marks. That is why, in my opinion, this formula and its producer are by far the best combination of saw palmetto I've found to date... and it's the only saw palmetto supplement I recommend.

Two Health-Boosting Ingredients and a Special Delivery System*

So, what makes up this extraordinary saw palmetto formula?

The Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula is quite simple... yet it has a couple of very unique beneficial twists.

In this formula, there are actually two active ingredients...

  • Saw palmetto extract
  • Organic pumpkin seed oil

The use of organic pumpkin seed oil provides an added benefit when it comes to supporting your prostate vitality.*

International scientific research (including a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial) suggests pumpkin seed oil, both alone and when combined with saw palmetto, may be effective and beneficial in promoting a healthy prostate.*

So, including pumpkin seed oil in the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula only helps potentially boost your prostate vitality even more.*

In addition, another beneficial element of this formula is how it is delivered and packaged. Using a liquid, two-piece capsule, called a caplique, the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto supplement provides even more benefits over standard gelcaps and other types of capsules.

I'll have more on the advantages of capliques coming up. But first, it's important to take a deeper dive into the extraordinary technology behind this formula...

How This Technology Helps Deliver More of What Nature Intended

At the heart of the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula is the DeepExtract proprietary technology... an ultra high-pressure carbon dioxide (CO2) extraction process that yields a high concentration of micronutrients from saw palmetto botanicals.

The DeepExtract technology offers a number of exceptional advantages in the production of saw palmetto...

  • Offers extremely high extraction efficiencies – Delivers more of the beneficial higher molecular weight compounds that more closely track the natural saw palmetto source.
  • Provides gentle treatment of high value raw materials – This reduces the degradation of essential compounds, undesired chemical changes, and oxidation potential.
  • Delivers a formula untouched by chemical solvents – This saw palmetto formula is devoid of impurities and residues which can raise potential safety concerns.

All in all, the DeepExtract technology delivers a Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula that is more of what nature intended and offers.

To show even further how this high-pressure technology really delivers, here's an excerpt from an independent laboratory test. This test demonstrates how high-pressure extraction can yield more nutrients in the final saw palmetto formula...

Comparison of High-Pressure to Low-Pressure Saw Palmetto Extraction

Saw Palmetto nutrient

DeepExtract High-pressure Extraction Yield

Low-pressure
Extraction Yield

Beta carotene

8.6 mg/100g

2.3 mg/100g

Lutein

0.558 mg/100g

0.0565 mg/100g

Zeaxanthin

0.601 mg/100g

< 0.0200 mg/100g

When comparing high-pressure technology to low-pressure extraction, this analysis demonstrates how DeepExtract can deliver 3 times the beta carotene, 10 times the amount of lutein, and 30 times the zeaxanthin nutrients of saw palmetto.

Truly an amazing technology... wouldn't you agree?

This is just another reason why I recommend Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto, as the only source of saw palmetto to help promote your prostate health.*

How Does this Formula Stack Up Against a Rigid US Pharmacopeia Specification?

A key area my team and I review very closely is proof of performance. One of the best ways to do that is to examine the test data provided by the manufacturer. If a manufacturer is reluctant to share any of this type of data, I don't think twice about moving on.

With the producer of the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula, compelling test data was provided showing how different certification and approval levels were obtained.

Here's how the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula stacks up against the US Pharmacopeia (USP) Monograph specification and a sample import product...

Comparison of Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto to USP Specification 
and an Import Example

When you examine the table below please look at the first USP column which is the “gold” standard that the supplements are compared to.

What this comparison demonstrates is how the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula clearly meets the specification set forth by the United States Pharmacopeia body.

USP Certified

Also, as shown by the import example, not all saw palmetto formulas out there come close to meeting this important specification.

An additional critical point when adhering to this specification, is that having the right total fatty acid level in the formula does not guarantee it is USP-quality saw palmetto... delivering the correct ratio of lauric acid to the respective fatty acids also counts (see circled area in table above).

It's clear from the above comparison that the import example marginally meets the USP spec for total fatty acids, while failing to comply with most lauric acid ratios... not the case with Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto.

And, the producers of Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto weren't satisfied with just meeting the USP Monograph specification...

Independently Tested and Certified by Consumer Lab

In addition to meeting the USP Monograph specification, the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula was independently tested and certified by Consumer Lab for its label claims related to saw palmetto content.

Here are the analysis results from the saw palmetto raw material test from Consumer Lab...

Consumer Lab Test Results for the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto Formula

Saw palmetto lab test results

In order to pass this independent test, the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula had to meet or exceed its label claims relating to saw palmetto.

As you can see from the results, the formula I recommend passed the analysis with flying colors.

USDA Certified Organic

What does this all mean? Simply put, the producer of Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto was never hesitant in disclosing test and analysis findings on this formula... certainly, a solid peace-of-mind to you knowing the high-level of quality and certification built into the formula.

Plus, on top of all this, the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula contains two USDA Certified Organic ingredients: Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil. In my team's research, we were unable to find another saw palmetto formula with all these certification levels.

And frankly, when recommending a formula to boost your prostate health,* I wouldn't have it any other way.

Why I Refused to Settle for the Standard Delivery and Packaging System

Many producers of saw palmetto extract formulas settle for a gelcap-type delivery system.

This type of packaging and delivery agent may be fine for some supplements, but I wasn't satisfied with it for the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula... I wanted more.

As I mentioned above, my team and I found a vastly improved way to help deliver the beneficial saw palmetto nutrients to your body. In fact, if you're familiar with my New and Improved Krill Oil, it uses the same type of delivery agent.

Instead of gelcaps or other types of capsules, your Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto will be delivered in capliques... 2-piece hard shell capsules, sealed with a band. A caplique provides you with many advantages...

  • Gives you a more pure product by reducing inactive ingredients
  • Helps you avoid potential allergenic filler ingredients
  • Improves bioavailability by promoting absorption
  • Avoids the use of plasticizers known for negative endocrine system effects
  • Protects contents more by providing a strong barrier against oxygen
  • Allows you to see the product's purity through increased visibility
  • Helps Resist tampering

With all these great benefits and advantages, you should now see why I was determined to have the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula available with capliques.

Why Supplementation Alone is NOT the Total Answer

One very important thing you should understand when it comes to any supplement, and Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto is certainly not an exception... if you don't implement and practice a healthy lifestyle, you won't optimize your prostate and your overall health.

Don't forget my earlier guidelines on how to do just that...

  • Schedule a prostate health evaluation 
  • Eat a healthy, wholesome diet according to your NT
  • Visit a holistic dentist to assess your oral health
  • Reduce your stress
  • Relax your muscles through a regular exercise program
  • Boost your lymphatic system
  • Cleanse your body on the inside
  • Revitalize love and sexual activity
  • Enhance your system with the right high-quality supplements

Please don't cut corners on these and simply just rely on supplements... you won't be able to fully optimize your health. Take action using the natural guidelines and complement them with the Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula for optimal prostate health.*

No More Excuses for Ignoring the Importance of a Healthy Prostate

So men, don't put this off any more.

And women, help the men you love and care for take action without delay. The prostate health statistics don't lie...

  • By age 60, 90% of American men may have less-than-optimal prostate health
  • As a man, there's a high likelihood you'll need additional prostate support sooner or later in your lifetime

The Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto formula combined with the healthy lifestyle actions outlined above, will help boost prostate and overall health.*

Don't ignore the facts any longer... get started today!

Order your Prostate & Bladder Support with Organic Saw Palmetto today and start down the road to a healthier life and enhanced prostate vitality.*

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