Beta-Sitosterol: It is an inhibitor in the production of Dihydrotestosterone (or DHT), the hormone which stimulates prostate growth. Beta-sitosterol is in common foods that we eat daily, but only in very small amounts. Beta-sitosterol is completely safe and has absolutely no side effects. Beta-sitosterol is currently used as a prescription drug in Europe to reduce nighttime urination, frequency, urgency, dribbling and painful urination. It has a 20+ year history of effectiveness and safe use.

Saw Palmetto: Supports healthy prostate function, improves body strength, supports healthy hormonal balance, healthy immune function and increases libido. Many studies show that Saw Palmetto extract can also alleviate many of the symptoms, such as increased urinary frequency, nighttime urination and reduced urine flow. A clinical trial conducted in France reported that the number of times men had to urinate at night decreased by 45%, and urine flow rate increased by 50%. The extract lowered nighttime urination frequency and decreased residual urine. The percentage of patients with painful urination decreased from 75% to 37%. The effectiveness of the herb was considered to be good to excellent in more than 80% of the cases, and good to excellent tolerability was reported by more than 95% of users. In an analysis paper on the clinical trials of Saw Palmetto published by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that men given Saw Palmetto were twice as likely to report an improvement in symptoms as those given a placebo.

Lycopene: Lycopene is a potent anti-oxidant and is found in high concentrations in healthy prostate tissue. Several research studies have suggested that the chances of prostate disease may be decreased by taking Lycopene as a supplement. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage. It is very helpful in promoting a healthy prostate. It is one of the most important carotenoids in the Western diet and can be found in tomatoes and tomato products. It accounts for approximately 50% of all carotenoids in human serum.

Pygeum Africanum: Relieves urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. Pygeum extracts have been used for more than 30 years in Germany and Austria for patients suffering from prostate enlargement. Currently, Pygeum is the most commonly used medicine in France for BPH, backed by many double-blind studies pointing to its efficacy for reducing urinary symptoms. Pygeum contains phytosterols which have been shown to reduce inflammation by inhibiting/reducing prostaglandin production, an important factor causing prostate enlargement. Indications are pygeum reduces inflammation in the prostate gland, promoting urination. All studies indicate that this herb works differently than Saw Palmetto, so the cumulative effect of using both is to your advantage. Clinical trials have found that men tolerate pygeum treatment well and that it's most effective in cases of mild to moderate prostate enlargement. According to studies, you'll need at least 100 mg of standardized pygeum africanum extract a day.

Quercetin: Chronic prostatitis (CP) is marked by pelvic pain and also irritation or obstruction during urination, all unrelated to pathogenic bacteria. More than 2 million men a year are prompted by such symptoms to visit a doctor. One remedy may be the flavonoid quercetin, abundant in red grape juices and wines, apples, tea, and onions. Recent studies have shown that the antioxidant Quercetin was used for CP with noteworthy success. Quercetin was tested as a treatment for chronic prostatitis in a non-blinded study by researchers at the Institute for Male Urology in Encino, Calif. In the trial, an encouraging 59 percent of the subjects improved.

Zinc: It is an important nutrient in promoting and maintaining prostate health. Zinc is more abundant in a healthy prostate than in any other organ. Research studies have shown that zinc deficiencies contribute to prostate enlargement. For example, studies have found that an inflamed prostate contains only 10% of the zinc found in a healthy prostate gland.

Vitamin B6: Zinc and vitamin B-6 are included in this formula because they are required for proper hormone metabolism and they help prevent prostate enlargement. B-6 also helps to body absorb the zinc.

Vitamin E: According to a recent study of thousands men in Finland. "This study for the first time really gives us that ray of hope that with something simple like a vitamin supplement, in this case a vitamin E supplement at a relatively modest dosage, that we can actually intervene, can actually hope to prevent prostate [disease]," said study co-author Dr. Demetrius Albanes.

Stinging Nettles: A study conducted in France had 67 men with various degrees of BPH take stinging nettle extract for up to six months. The treatment significantly reduced the number of night time trips to the toilet, especially in men with mild BPH. Symptom relief was achieved in as little as three weeks in those with the mildest BPH.