Let’s talk about the prostate.

Prostate health is an important topic for every guy wanting to enhance his overall health. When our sexual function is working optimally, we can feel confident that our whole body is running smoothly and efficiently.

A tonic herb that can aid our prostate health is nettle or nettle root extract. While we may have high testosterone levels in our system, we may not have free testosterone that is usable by the body system. Testosterone is often associated with overall vitality, youthfulness and energy.

It can support free testosterone in the body.

Free testosterone is usable testosterone. Like I mentioned above, we may have high levels of testosterone but it could be bound up and not circulating through our system. Nettle root extract can work with the sex-binding globule making the testosterone available for the body to use. A good balance of free testosterone in the body will foster better health.

Nettle root extract can support the overall health of our prostate and urinary tract.

It has been shown to effectively reduces the occurrence of BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia), a disorder that effects the health of our urinary-genital tract and can hinder pleasure. Traditional cultures have looked at the relationship between the strength of the organ system and overall sexual health; nettle root extract works to nourish and tone our reproductive and organ systems.

This tonic herb has been shown to be a significant anti-inflammatory.

Again, looking at BPH and swelling of the prostate (often a pre-cursor to cancer), a high-quality concentration of nettle root extract will help reduce swelling of the prostate that can enhance overall sexual satisfaction.

It is important to make a distinction between the leaf and the root—studies show that nettle root works better for BPH, whereas the stinging nettle leaves are used to treat arthritis and other inflammation.

When taking any kind of supplement it is important to look at:

1) the processing of the herb

2) if it is organic

3) if it’s pure.

Some supplements on the market are full of fillers, flow agents and excipients, i.e., junk that reduces the potency of the herb. The product that I have selected has a 12:1 ratio, which means that 12 pounds of whole organic nettle is reduced to one pound of concentrated herb. This makes it have high absorbability and bioavailability for the body (in other words, the body can use it immediately).

This herb is safe to take on a regular basis. The only contra-indications are if you are taking ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, drugs for diabetes, lithium, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

It has been shown to be successful when used in comparison with the pharmaceutical drug Finasteride. Research suggests that nettle can balance hormones and works directly on the prostate cells.

It is important for men to get their prostate checked regularly. This article is not intended to replace medical knowledge or expertise. However, studies are showing the efficacy and potency of this tonic herb. Check it out, to enhance your sexual health.

Below are some popular studies on nettle:

WebMD, Stinging Nettle, 2005, accessed 6/11/2014

University of Maryland Medical Center, Stinging Nettle, 2014, accessed 6/11/2014

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