Hypoxis root-rooperi for BPH

Prostaglandin is inhibited
From the African Hypoxis root-rooperi a phytosterol mixture is obtained, which is available in finished drug products in commerce. The effect of the phytosterol mixture is anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory) and decongestant (antiödematös). In the prostate, there is an inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandin is a substance occurring in virtually every organ with diverse properties. In addition to clearly cytoprotective prostaglandin is involved in functions including the development of fever, inflammation and pain. The membrane of prostate cells is stabilized.


Complaints improve by 35 percent
In two randomized double-blind studies have demonstrated a better effect than by the administration of a placebo. In total, showing an improvement in symptoms of about 35 percent. These included both objective symptoms such as the formation of residual urine, as well as subjective symptoms such as an improved urine flow. The maximum urinary flow rate increased by 34 percent.