|
COMPONENT |
 |
AMOUNT
PER SERVING |
 |
%DV** |
 |
|
FUNCTION* |
 |
|
Vitamin E
(as d-alpha) |
 |
100 IU |
 |
333% |
 |
|
Antioxidant; helps
prevent oxidative damage to cells |
 |
|
Vitamin B6
(as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) |
 |
7.5 mg. |
 |
375% |
 |
|
Required by the body
to metabolize amino acids |
 |
|
Zinc
(from zinc picolinate) |
 |
5 mcg. |
 |
33% |
 |
|
Plays an important
role in prostate function and normal prostatic secretions contain high
concentrations of zinc |
 |
|
Selenium
(from selenium Krebs) |
 |
25 mcg. |
 |
36% |
 |
|
Essential trace mineral
and powerful antioxidant; enhances the antioxidant effect of vitamin E; they
work together to decompose reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by free
radical reactions. |
 |
|
Lycopene
Complex |
 |
1.5 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Powerful antioxidant that
plays a crucial role in maintaining the prostate gland's fluid balance |
 |
|
Saw
Palmetto Extract
(berry) |
 |
160 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Reduces prostatic
edema and inflammation, shown to help improve measurements of urine flow |
 |
|
Nettle
extract
(leaf)
(standardized to 1% silicic acid) |
 |
120 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Interferes with the
synthesis of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins; may help reduce obstruction to
urinary flow and decrease the need for nighttime urination |
 |
|
beta-Sistosterol |
 |
50 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Active ingredient in
saw palmetto; improves prostate health |
 |
|
Pumpkin
Seed Powder |
 |
50 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Rich source of zinc, fatty
acids, and plant sterols, long history of traditional use to maintain
urinary tract and prostate health; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
activity |
 |
|
Pygeum
africanum (bark)
(standardized to 2% total sterols) |
 |
50 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Antibacterial and
anti-inflammatory properties; improves urinary regularity and urine flow |
 |
|
L-Glycine |
 |
25 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Helps maintain prostate
fluids and function |
 |
|
L-Alanine |
 |
25 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Helps maintain prostate
fluids and function |
 |
|
L-Glutamic
Acid |
 |
25 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Helps maintain prostate
fluids and function |
 |
|
Ginkgo
biloba extract
(standardized to 24% ginkgoflavonglycosides
and 6% terpene lactones) |
 |
20 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Helps promote healthy
circulation |
 |
|
Proanthocyanidins
(red wine grapes) |
 |
12.5 mg. |
 |
† |
 |
|
Antioxidant properties to
help prevent free radical damage |