Vitamins B6, E, and D have anti-inflammatory effects and support a healthy prostate. Deficiency in zinc and Vitamin D causes prostate disease.
Vitamin E is a powerful anti0xdant and it protects against prostate cancer. Vitamin C with Bioflavonoid is proven as anticancer agent. It inhibits the spread of prostate cancer. Many plant extracts like lycopene and boron alleviate prostate discomfort, protect and maintain its healthy function. Standardized pumpkin seed and pure strain palmetto extract, has been studied; it is indicated to maintain healthy prostate function, even when taken by itself. This extract is an alpha-adrenergic receptor inhibitor, reducing urinary urgency and inflammatory actions in the prostate gland. A tree called "African Bark", is the most active constituent of pygeum which is effective in interfering with the formation of prostaglandins that cause swelling in the prostate. Pygeum root also has an effect on the proteins that carry sex hormones, and balances hormone levels that affect prostate function. Pygeum enhances healthy prostaglandin function, which helps keep the prostate gland healthy and alleviates prostate discomfort.