Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a phytonutrient that is released in the body when gastric acid from the digestive process acts on indole-3-carbinol, the precursor to DIM. Research shows that DIM has the ability to promote and support metabolism of estrogen and related hormones by enhancing the liver’s ability to metabolize estrogen to a weaker factor called…
Tribulus terrestris has been part of traditional medicine in India and China for centuries as a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, impotence and low sex drive. Studies conducted in Bulgaria and Russia suggest that tribulus can increase testosterone levels (by increasing luteinizing hormone), DHEA, and estrogen. If you have been experiencing ED, you might wonder…
Carnitine is an amino acid that is heavily involved in producing energy for the body. But carnitine also can play a key role in erectile dysfunction and libido. When researchers compared carnitine with testosterone in men who were experiencing low libido, fatigue, and depression, they found that after six months of treatment, both carnitine and…
With a name like horny goat weed (Epimedium), you would expect this supplement to benefit sexual health and help with erectile dysfunction, and indeed this herb has a millennia-old history of use as an aphrodisiac in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although experts are not sure exactly how horny goat weed works, men say it can improve…
Cranberry has a long history of relieving symptoms of urinary tract infections, and researchers believe they know why: the fruit contains phytonutrients called proanthocyanidins (PACs), and more specifically A-type PACs, which are not found in other berries. A-type PACs help prevent bacteria from attaching themselves to the walls of the urinary tract, which in turn…
DIM has shown a number of health benefits for men with BPH who are looking to restore their prostate health. Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a phytonutrient that has the ability to promote and support metabolism of estrogen and related hormones by enhancing the liver’s ability to metabolize estrogen to a weaker factor called 2-hydroxyestrone. Significant amounts…
Scientists have studied the claims carried down from Incan folklore about the ability of maca to increase libido and as a natural remedy for erectile dysfunction. Today, men are learning how to take advantage of maca benefits for men’s sexual health. Maca Benefits for Men’s Sexual Health Maca, which belongs to the same family as…
Zinc is a mineral found in large concentrations in the prostate gland, which suggests its importance in prostate health. Experts also believe that a deficiency of zinc may lead to an increase in infections and prostatitis and possibly make men more susceptible to prostate cancer because the mineral has a key role in the body’s…
There are a number of things that can increase PSA levels in men that have nothing to do with an unhealthy prostate or prostate cancer. In fact, if your prostate gland is naturally very small or very large, your “normal” PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level may be lower or higher than the accepted average. Although the risk…
An elevated PSA may indicate prostate cancer, but it can also be the result of many other situations. In fact, most men who have a high PSA do not have prostate cancer. Even so, a low PSA is generally best, so here are 10 ways to reduce your PSA levels. 10 Ways to Reduce Your…
Tips to better sleep include several ways to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up more refreshed. Many adults do not get enough sleep, and it takes a toll on their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. They wake up feeling tired, get sleepy during the day, and don’t have enough energy. Does this…
The Prostate Diet is the culmination of years of research and evaluation of scores of studies. Through diet and your lifestyle habits you can lower your risk for prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostatitis. In some cases you can also better manage symptoms and reduce inflammation through diet and maintaining a healthy weight. Find out…
Protein supplements are popular among athletes and bodybuilders, as well as people who are on a weight loss diet or who are worried about getting enough protein. Most protein supplements are in powder form and available in two main varieties, soy and whey. Regardless of which protein supplement you choose, there are important health warnings…
The seeds of the ginkgo biloba tree have been used to treat various health problems for at least four thousand years, and it is still one of the most popular remedies in the world as a natural treatment for erectile dysfunction. But does ginkgo biloba for ED work? Ginkgo Biloba for ED Ginkgo biloba possesses…
