Rye pollen good for BPH

Rye pollen (Secale cereale)
Rye pollen anti-inflammatory and decongestant
Rye pollen extracts have anti-inflammatory and reduces swelling by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase and the 5-lipoxygenase. Cyclooxygenase is a key enzyme in prostaglandin biosynthesis. 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. For benign prostate enlargement prostaglandin plays an important role. The aforementioned 5-lipoxygenase is a key enzyme of Leukotrinbiosynthese an inflammatory substance, which is related to the prostaglandin. By inhibiting these substances is the anti-inflammatory and decongestant existence of rye pollen extracts.


Long-term studies are still lacking
Rye pollen was studied in two placebo-controlled trials over several months. This showed a significant improvement in symptoms. However, these substances are still lacking for meaningful long-term studies.