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Jacob
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by Jacob » Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:23 pm
I'm sure Pete is familiar with this.
http://www.mrm-usa.com/v2/images/storie ... Health.pdf
Austrian herbalist Maria Treben
pioneered use of epilobium for
prostate conditions. Then, in 1991, an
article in Plant Medicine reported that
not only does this plant inhibit an
enzyme that converts testosterone into
toxic forms, it also appears to have
powerful inflammatory health benefits.
In the study, epilobium was shown to
be more effective than indomethacin, a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
that blocks production of inflammatory
prostaglandins.
By blocking the 5-
alpha reductase enzyme, the body’s
production of toxic dihydrotestosterone
(DHT) is reduced. DHT causes
prostate cells to grow and causes
benign prostate enlargement. It is also
linked with baldness, and there are
some experts who believe what’s good
for the prostate might also have a
modest effect on hair growth.
The news for epilobium is even better.
Its most active phytonutrients are
two antioxidant polyphenols. Both
oenothein A and oenothein B are
thought to inhibit the enzyme responsible
for converting healthy testosterone
into DHT. Yet, they also probably play a
role in beneficially supporting the body’s
inflammation response.
As if this were not enough, the herb
has antimicrobial properties, so it probably
will help support underlying healthy
processes of men with prostatitis, too.
Experiments show a cancer inhibition
effect; thus, it may be useful in prevention.
This is just one review...so make sure you go out and buy it
http://www.vitacost.com/Metabolic-Respo ... uctReviews
I cant say for sure if its done much for my prostate, but it sure seems to help me keep a full head of hair.
On a side note..their quercetin is something I've recently ordered.
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Jacob
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by Jacob » Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:09 pm
Topical epilobium:
http://www.hairlossfight.com/forums/vie ... php?t=1052
I can see this being used on our scalps as well:
http://www.mychelle.com/capillarycalmingserum.aspx
Epilobium Angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb) Extract: Acts as a natural analgesic, mimics hydrocortisone to sooth discomfort, anti-inflammatory
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*: Soothing and calming, nurtures and eases skin discomfort, relaxes
Azelaic Acid: Inhibits tyrosinase activity to reduce pigmentation spotting related to breakouts, treats mild to moderate acne (both inflammatory and comedonal), reduces bacteria growth in the follicles, scavenges free radicals. From potatoes.
Glycosaminoglycans: Deeply hydrates, it is a muccopolysaccharide that is found in skin tissue, it conditions collagen and improves its production to maintain healthy collagen fibers, antioxidant
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract*: Antioxidant, improves collagen content, renews collagen related to weakend connective tissues, prevents scar tissue formation by slowing down excessive collagen production at wound sites, stimulates circulation and the oxygenation of skin tissues
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: Acts as a stimulant to improve cellular respiration and circulation, highly anti-inflammatory, provides pain relief associated with skin irritations
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract: Provides wound healing actions (reduces wrinkles), acts as an anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory, limits skin irritations and promotes skin lightening effects (reducing pigmentation spotting)
Totarol: Provides preservative actions while acting as an anti-bacterial ingredient in both gram positive and negative bacteria, anti-viral, antioxidant, effectively reduces acne disturbances
Salix Alba ( Willow) Bark Extract: Provides analgesic effects, eases discomfort and irritation
Zinc: An essential mineral found in skin cells, stimulates the activity of over 100 enzymatic functions such as DNA synthesis and wound healing
Cyanocobalamin (B12): Water soluble B-vitamin, synthesizes DNA, modulates energy release, maintains healthy nerve cells
Folic Acid: Improves the health and production of red blood cells and skin cells, B vitamin
Phenyl-N-Butyl Nitrone (Spin Trap): An antioxidant that utilizes unique mechanisms to capture free radicals and correct the molecular imbalance thus restoring stability to the reactive oxygen species to stop the destructive chain of free radical production. From carrots and potatoes
Tocopherol (D-alpha): Fat soluble antioxidant (Vitamin E) that protects from oxidative stress, reduces wrinkles
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by hapyman » Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:19 pm
By blocking the 5-
alpha reductase enzyme, the body’s
production of toxic dihydrotestosterone
(DHT) is reduced.
DHT is toxic
News to me
But it will probably make a nice topical.
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by Pete2 » Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:27 pm
Jacob wrote:I'm sure Pete is familiar with this.
http://www.mrm-usa.com/v2/images/storie ... Health.pdf
Austrian herbalist Maria Treben
pioneered use of epilobium for
prostate conditions. Then, in 1991, an
article in Plant Medicine reported that
not only does this plant inhibit an
enzyme that converts testosterone into
toxic forms, it also appears to have
powerful inflammatory health benefits.
In the study, epilobium was shown to
be more effective than indomethacin, a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
that blocks production of inflammatory
prostaglandins.
By blocking the 5-
alpha reductase enzyme, the body’s
production of toxic dihydrotestosterone
(DHT) is reduced. DHT causes
prostate cells to grow and causes
benign prostate enlargement. It is also
linked with baldness, and there are
some experts who believe what’s good
for the prostate might also have a
modest effect on hair growth.
The news for epilobium is even better.
Its most active phytonutrients are
two antioxidant polyphenols. Both
oenothein A and oenothein B are
thought to inhibit the enzyme responsible
for converting healthy testosterone
into DHT. Yet, they also probably play a
role in beneficially supporting the body’s
inflammation response.
As if this were not enough, the herb
has antimicrobial properties, so it probably
will help support underlying healthy
processes of men with prostatitis, too.
Experiments show a cancer inhibition
effect; thus, it may be useful in prevention.
This is just one review...so make sure you go out and buy it
http://www.vitacost.com/Metabolic-Respo ... uctReviews
I cant say for sure if its done much for my prostate, but it sure seems to help me keep a full head of hair.
On a side note..their quercetin is something I've recently ordered.
It does more it also works on Estradiol as well as DHTso it helps to balance your hormones and increases Testosterone
It may need to be combined with chromium and Pantothenic acid also to improve results
Regards
Pete
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