Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for prevention:

  • Vitamin C
  • Beta-carotene

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy:

  • Vitamin E
  • Beta-sitosterol
  • Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens, Synoynm: Sabal serrulata; saw palmetto) belongs to the palm family (Arecaceae).

The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence.

For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest degrees of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation. These data are updated at certain intervals.

* Vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.