Vitamins for Prostate Health: A Quick Guide

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The following vitamins have been recommended to help with BPH or prostate cancer. But always talk to your doctor before adding any new vitamins to your regimen. 

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  1. Saw palmetto

     
    • No substantive evidence that it influences the course of either of these conditions
    • Must double PSA if taking

  2. Vitamins C, D and E, Selenium, Calcium and Lycopene

    • studies have found inconclusive evidence
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Too many vitamins can actually have negative effects:

  • Avoid taking supplemental doses of Calcium above the RDA ( avoid > 1,500 mg of Calcium/day)
  • Avoid high doses of folate/folic acid
  • Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to protect against prostate cancer
  • Zinc usage > 100 mg/day has been shown to increase the risk of prostate cancer in two studies