Prostatitis Prevention
Urination and ejaculation may provide defense against prostatic infection by flushing the urethra. The prostate also secretes an antibacterial substance known as “prostatic antibacterial factor” into the seminal fluid (semen), which helps to fight infection. In one preliminary study, unmarried men with NBP who had avoided sexual activity for personal or religious reasons and who had not responded to medication, were encouraged to masturbate at least twice a week for six months. Out of 18 men, 78% experienced moderate to complete relief of symptoms.
Use of tobacco, especially by smoking, reduces the zinc content of prostatic fluid, and may therefore reduce natural immunity to prostate infection. No research, however, has investigated the effect of smoking cessation on the prevention of prostatitis.
Dr Balch's Vitamin Formula for Prostatitis
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Vitamin A - 2500
- IU
- 50%
Vitamin C - 600
- mg
- 1000%
Vitamin E - 200
- IU
- 667%
Zinc - 20
- mg
- 133%
Selenium - 100
- mcg
- 143%
Copper - 1
- mg
- 50%
Alpha Lipoic Acid - 100
- mg
- *
CoQ-10 - 50
- mg
- *
Lycopene - 2000
- mcg
- *
Bioflavonoid Concentrate - 200
- mg
- *
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Garlic Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Nettle Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Quercetin - 100
- mg
- *
Saw Palmetto Extract - 160
- mg
- *
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine - 250
- mg
- *
Turmeric Extract - 50
- mg
- *
Oregano Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Goldenseal Extract - 250
- mg
- *
Pygeum Extract - 80
- mg
- *
- * Daily Value (DV) not established
