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Amino Acids - are the building blocks of protein. Your body is primarily made of protein.  And protein in turn, is made up of chains of amino acids What distinguishes all amino acids is that they all have a group, (amine group), made of 1 atom of nitrogen & 2 atoms of hydrogen. (NH2)

Free-Form Amino Acids - Individual amino acids that are  unattached to each other or anything else & therefore able to be immediately absorbed into the blood stream with no digestion necessary. Since, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids require absolutely no digestion, they can be absorbed by anyone no matter how old they may be or the condition of their digestive system.  Also, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids can be taken on an empty stomach such as right before a workout.  Whereas proteins have to have a mass of food sufficient to stimulate the release of digestive juices. This is why most protein supplements are presented as blender drinks.  Free-form amino acids are not to be confused with so-called "predigested protein." which is not really predigested but actually partially digested.

Negative nitrogen balance - The condition of excreting more amino acids & protein than one is taking in. This makes it difficult to maintain ones body since the body's tissues are mainly made of protein & amino acids which require constant maintenance & repair.

Precursors - the substance from which another substance is made.

Protein - Chains of some combination of the 20 so-called "proteogenic" amino acids. (proteogenic means to generate protein). In other words their are only 20  amino acids from which all proteins in all organic life both animal & vegetable are made. Not all 20 are in every protein, but nothing else but some portion of the 20 proteogenic amino acids in repetitive long chains often approx. 100,000 amino acids long are what all proteins in all life are made from.

Secretalogical cells - Cells that secrete hormones.

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Prost-8-Palmetto
Saw Palmetto Berry extract in a concentrated formula with pumpkin seed oil extract, for prostate health.
 

Each soft gel contains the following:
Saw Palmetto Berry, 160 mg (with active fatty acid content of 85 - 95%), Pumpkin Seed Extract, 160 mg.

DIRECTIONS: 1-3 soft gels twice daily, or as needed. Montiff's Super Antioxidant Formula is also recommended (1-2 daily) as well as Montiff's Super E Plus with Tocotrienols (1-3 daily), because of the beneficial anticarcinogenic properties of antioxidants.

CAUTION: A baseline PSA test (Prostate Specific Antigen) and a digital rectal exam (DRE) should be administered with any prostate disorders, or routinely for men over 50. Subsequent PSA tests should be required periodically. Discretion is advised for patients with chronic diseases of the intestinal tract, such as peptic ulcer, gastro esophageal reflux, and ulcerative colitis, since saw palmetto might aggravate these conditions.   You may call tech support for alternative options.

 RECOMMENDED TO ENHANCE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION RELATING TO NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES PERTAINING TO:

  • Maintaining prostate health.

  • Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

  • Other prostate disorders.

  • Symptoms including impaired urine flow in men as well as frequent urge to urinate, especially at night (Nocturia).

WHAT IS SAW PALMETTO?
Saw Palmetto, Serenoa Repens, is a plant native to southeastern  U. S. A, and its berries have beneficial properties regarding the prostate gland. The partially dried non-toxic berries have been available as whole berries and powdered whole berries. However, the most potent form is the standardized concentrated extract, derived from the active part of the berry. Studies of this herb indicate the main active ingredients are fatty acids, which should be no less than 85% (and preferably 85-95%) of the content to correlate with the doses used to be effective.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF SAW PALMETTO BERRY?

  • Saw Palmetto Berry has steroid reductase inhibitor properties and creates antiandrogenic action, thereby inhibiting the enzyme, testosterone-5-alpha-reductase, which causes the enlargement of the gland.
  • It also promotes an anti-inflammatory effect.
  • Medical studies indicate significant improvement of symptoms of benign prostate enlargement within a month, including urinary flow.
  • In other research with patients administered Serenoa extract (palmetto berry extract) a decrease in testosterone levels in the prostate was noted after 30 days. Palmetto berry extract appears to counteract local hyperandrogenism, which is one of the major factors in the development of adenomatous glandular tissue.

WHAT IS THE PROSTATE?
The prostate is a cluster of small glands found n males, and referred to as the prostate gland. It is comprised of smooth muscle and glandular tissue and is about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, surrounding the first section of the urethra just below the bladder. During sexual arousal it secretes a thin alkaline fluid, which helps reduce the acidity of the vaginal secretions, thus protecting the sperm for the purpose of reproduction. Problems can affect both the urinary and genital systems.

PROSTATE PROBLEMS

  • The aging process results in the enlargement of the prostate gland, and most men over 45 have some enlargement of this gland. Infections and growths are common, and cancer of the prostate is a major cause of death in men over 50. PSA and DRA tests are recommended to help detect prostate cancer.

  • When the gland becomes enlarged, it may constrict the urethra causing a blocking of the flow of urine. This results in a weak stream of urine, and an urge to frequently urinate, especially at night.

  • Other symptoms include difficulty in starting to urinate, although the urge may be strong.

  • Enlarged prostates may develop into acute problems, which may require surgery, a prostatectomy. Since the bladder is never completely empty, pools of stagnant urine can become infected, leading to cystitis as well as infections of the kidneys (acute pyelonephritis) and ureter tubes (urethritis).

  • Prostatitis (infection of the prostate gland) is also common in men with enlarged prostates.

BENEFITS OF PROST-8-PALMETTO

  • It contains the purest available standardized concentrated palmetto berry extract in the oil form with the active fatty acid content of 85-95%. The most active form of Saw Palmetto is the oil form.

  • Pumpkin Seed Oil has beneficial effects, and works synergistically with saw palmetto berry for maximal results.

  • Desiccant pads are included to maintain optimal freshness.

WHY ARE ANTIOXIDANTS RECOMMENDED FOR PROSTATE PROBLEMS?
Over 40,000 men die each year from prostate cancer. Antioxidants have anticarcinogenic properties.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED PROSTATE SUPPORT:

MONTIFF SUPER ANTIOXIDANT FORMULA with LYCOPENE

  • LYCOPENE, a fat-soluble carotenoid with protective properties against cancer. It is found in cooked tomatoes, and fat is necessary for absorption. The pumpkin seed oil in Prost-8-Palmetto provides necessary oil required for assimilation.

  • SUPER ANTIOXIDANT FORMULA contains a broad spectrum of antioxidants, including vitamins, amino acids, and botanicals to protect against free radical damage.

MONTIFF SUPER E PLUS with TOCOTRIENOLS

  • A Vitamin E formula with mixed tocopherols and important tocotrienols, which have significant antioxidant properties.

    REFERENCES:

  1. Wilt, T.J. MD, et al, "Saw Palmetto Extracts for Treatment of Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Systematic Review," JAMA, Nov. 1998.

  2. Sahellan, Ray MD, "Saw Palmetto: Nature's Prostate Healer," 1998; and also "Study: Saw Palmetto Herb Effective for Enlarged Prostate," JAMA, 1998.

  3. Weil, Andrew MD, "8 Weeks to Optimum Health," 1997.

  4. Champault, G. Patel J.C., Bonnard A.M., "A Double Blind Trial of an Extract of the Plant Serenoa Repens in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia" BR. J. Clinical Pharm., 1984.

  5. "Saw Palmetto Shown to Shrink Prostatic Epithelium," Urology Times, June 1999.

  6. Tyler, V., Prof. Of Pharm, Purdue U., "The Honest Herbal," 1993 and "Herbs of Choice", 1994.

  7. Schiller, H. "Improving Bladder Function By Pumpkin Seeds," Med. Monataschr Pharm, 1996.

  8. Packer, Lester, Ph.D., Colman, Carol, "The Antioxidant Miracle," 1999.