By Avni Dalal, ND
As men age, prostate health becomes an increasingly important part of overall well-being. While diet, exercise, and routine screenings are all ways to support a healthy prostate, targeted nutrients can also help maintain normal urinary function, hormone metabolism, and tissue balance.*
Vital Nutrients Prostate Health Tx is a thoughtfully formulated blend of herbs, nutrients, and antioxidants designed to support healthy prostate function and urinary comfort in aging men.* Let’s take a closer look at the science behind each ingredient–and how they work together to support long-term health outcomes.
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D3 plays more than just a role in bone health—it also supports cellular health, immune function, and prostate tissue integrity.1* Emerging research suggests that adequate vitamin D status may help maintain healthy prostate cell activity, modulate oxidative stress, and normalize inflammatory responses.2* Supplementation may be especially important for men who live in low-sunlight regions or have limited dietary intake.
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative damage—a key consideration for high-metabolism tissues like the prostate.* The D-alpha-tocopherol form is the natural, bioavailable form of vitamin E that supports healthy cell membrane function and may play a role in promoting a healthy inflammatory balance.*
Selenium (as Selenomethionine)
Selenium is a trace mineral with powerful antioxidant properties. It’s found in high concentrations in the prostate and helps support healthy DNA synthesis and cellular defense mechanisms.* The selenomethionine form used in this formula is well-absorbed and retained, offering long-lasting antioxidant activity that contributes to normal prostate tissue function.*
EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate From Green Tea Extract)
EGCG is the most bioactive catechin in green tea and is known for its potent antioxidant and cellular support properties.* It has been studied for its role in maintaining healthy prostate cell signaling and promoting a normal inflammatory response.* Green tea polyphenols like EGCG may also support healthy hormone metabolism by modulating androgen receptors and cellular integrity by inhibiting cellular proliferation.*
Saw Palmetto Extract
Saw palmetto is one of the most popular herbs for prostate support and by supporting normal prostate size and urinary flow, especially with age advancement.* Saw palmetto works well in combination therapy with ingredients like selenium and lycopene, and its standardized extract (standardized to 45% fatty acids) ensures consistent levels of active fatty acids that promote hormone balance and urinary comfort.5,6*
Soy Isoflavones: Daidzein and Genistein
The phytonutrients daidzein and genistein are naturally occurring isoflavones found in soy. They have a structure similar to estrogen, allowing them to modulate androgen and estrogen pathways for hormone balance and inhibit prostate smooth muscle contraction and stromal cell proliferation.7,8* Meta-analyses have found soy isoflavones may help regulate cell growth and offer antioxidant activity within the prostate, contributing to tissue health and urinary function.9,10*
Lycopene
Lycopene is a red carotenoid found in tomatoes and watermelon, known for its strong antioxidant properties. It helps protect cells—including those in the prostate—from oxidative stress.* Some research has linked higher lycopene intake and oral supplementation with support for long-term prostate health, especially when combined with other antioxidant nutrients like vitamin E and selenium.11*
Why These Ingredients Were Chosen
Prostate health is influenced by a variety of factors, including hormone levels, oxidative stress, and inflammation. The ingredients in Prostate Health Tx were selected to address each of these areas:
- Hormone metabolism: Ingredients like saw palmetto, soy isoflavones, and EGCG help support healthy hormonal balance, including the regulation of DHT and estrogen-like activity.*
- Antioxidant protection: Nutrients such as selenium, vitamin E, lycopene, and EGCG help defend prostate cells from oxidative damage.*
- Urinary comfort and function: Saw palmetto, lycopene, and phytonutrients work synergistically to support normal urinary flow and bladder health.*
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