People taking niacin or nicotinic acid for treatment of high serum cholesterol and triglycerides need lecithin in choline supplements. Lycopenes are natural carotenoids that are responsible for the red color in tomatoes. Lycopenes are believed to be the most abundant carotenoid in the prostate gland. A Harvardresearch study shows that lycopenes play an important role in the health Or the prostate. Lycopenes and other antioxidants can help prevent cellular damage and abnormal cellulargrowth.
Amino acids are a chemical groupcontaining nitrogen, carbon, oxygen and hydrogen.
The amino acids form the chief structureof proteins. These three are believed to play an important role in maintaining a healthyprostate. Recent researchwith extracts of pygeum indicate that it is helpful in reducing the inflammation andswelling assodat ed with minor prostate irritation. Pygeum contains phytosterols such asbeta sisterol, which inhibits the production of inflammatory prostaglandins. Horsetail - Genito urinary astringent, diuretic, lithotriptic, kidney and bladder tonic.