{"id":1485,"date":"2013-08-07T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2013-08-07T21:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/?p=1485"},"modified":"2013-08-06T15:09:37","modified_gmt":"2013-08-06T19:09:37","slug":"what-effect-does-pygeum-has-on-an-enlarged-prostate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/index.php\/what-effect-does-pygeum-has-on-an-enlarged-prostate\/","title":{"rendered":"What effect does pygeum has on an enlarged prostate?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prostrate glands are male organs that produce the most fluid that
\nforms the semen, the milky substance that transports and nourishes the
\nsperms. Prostrate glands are located beneath the bladder.<\/p>\n

What causes the enlargement of the prostate gland?
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Before we can explore the causes of the prostate gland
\nenlargement, it would be necessary to explore the immediate dangers that
\nresults from the enlargement of the prostate gland. When the prostate
\ngland enlarges, the urethra, (which passes through the center of the
\ngland) will get obstructed. This poses challenges to the exit of urine.<\/p>\n

Causes of enlarged prostate
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Enlarged prostate is a common complication that affects most men. Some of the common causes include:<\/p>\n

1. BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia)
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This is a condition the results from a prolonged exposure to
\nmale hormones e.g. testosterone and DHT.\u00a0 BPH has been singled out as one
\nof the prevalent causes of enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n

2. Prostate cancer
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prostate cancer is another common cause of enlarged prostate. In
\nfact, an enlarged prostate gland is often termed as a symptom of
\nprostate cancer.<\/p>\n

3. Prostatitis
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prostatitis is a health concern that results from infection or
\ninflammation of the prostate gland. According to research scientists,
\nwhen there is an inflammation in the prostate gland, the gland enlarges
\nas an alert to warn that there is a problem. The swelling is
\ncharacterized by obstruction of the urine. The good news is that
\nprostatitis can be treated using antibiotics.<\/p>\n

\"pygeum<\/a>What effect does pygeum has on an enlarged prostate? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Pygeum, also called prunus Africana, is an indigenous tree\/plant that is known to effectively treat an enlarged prostate gland. In addition, it has been known to give a positive response to ailments like kidney diseases, erectile dysfunction, and male baldness. The tree is normally found in sub-Saharan Africa especially the south and central Africa. The
\nplants ability to treat an enlarged prostate gland is attributed to the following phytochemicals that is contained in the plant:<\/p>\n

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