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Men's Formulas
Estrogen Dominance, Natural Progesterone and Men
Many researchers including John R. Lee, M.D (Leading pioneer in natural progesterone therapy), Dr. Jesse Hanley and Dr. Peter Eckhart came to the conclusion that the over abundance of estrogen and estrogen like substances (xenoestrogens or foreign estrogens) are responsible for a vast number of today's health problems. This over abundance of estrogen is referred to as 'estrogen dominance' which is an increasingly serious problem for both women and men. Dr. Lee believes that it is excessive exposure to estrogen that is the primary cause of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Xenoestrogens in the environment are among the culprits. Sources of xenoestrogens includes commercially raised beef, chicken and pork, birth control pills, spermacide, detergent, plastics, plastic drinking bottles, pesticides, herbicides, personal care products, canned foods and lacquers.
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Each full-pump action delivers exactly 30mg of natural_progesterone
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Each container delivers 50 (full-pump) doses
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All natural ingredients in a liposome-encapsulated cream:
Water(distilled), Lecithin, Ethanol, Micronized USP Progesterone (Wild YAM derived), Sodium PCA, Silicone, Vitamin E Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid.
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Just as in women, men suffer the effects of "estrogen dominance"
Men produce estrogen (Estradiol) but in much lower amount than women. Men also produce progesterone, but about half the amount from that of females. Progesterone is made in men by the adrenal glands and testes. Progesterone is vital to good health in both women and men. It is the primary precursor of our adrenal cortical hormones and testosterone. The male hormone, testosterone, is an antagonist to estradiol (E2). It is made from progesterone. Men normally continue to produce relatively normal level of testosterone for their age and well into the seventies. Contrary to common perception, testosterone does not cause prostate cancer. Young men have high levels of testosterone and old men low levels. If testosterone were the cause of prostate cancer, young men would be dying of prostate cancer. Studies had shown that men with the highest level of testosterone have the least prostate enlargement. Conversely, men with the highest level of estrogen have enlarged prostates. Declining testosterone from aging, together with increasing level of estrogen, is the most likely reason for prostate enlargement and cancer in men.
The prostate is embryologically the same as the uterus in the female. Research Studies (Listed at the end of this newsletter) have shown that when prostate cells are exposed to estrogen, the cells proliferate and become cancerous. When progesterone or testosterone was added, the cancer cell dies. During the aging process, progesterone level falls in men, especially after age 60. Progesterone is the chief inhibitor of an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase that is responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a much more potent derivative that is linked to prostate cancer. When the level of progesterone falls in men, the amount of conversion from testosterone to DHT increases. Unfortunately, DHT is not as powerful an inhibitor of cancer cell compared to testosterone. When the level of testosterone decreases, the relative level of estradiol in men increases. Estradiol, turns on BCL2 oncogene (Onco means cancer) and increases the risk of prostate cancer if adequate amount of progesterone is not there to counteract its effect by stimulating the P53 cancer protection gene.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a prostate enlargement condition, is a common condition affecting the majority of male above age 50. Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer in men. It is slow growing, with a doubling time of 5 years. Numerous anecdotal reports of reduction of BPH through the use of natural progesterone supplementation have been reported.
Clinical Evidence
Lippomix is making no claims, regards the use of bio-identical progesterone. We ask you to research Dr. John Lee's findings, regards women patients who used bio-identical natural progesterone for osteoporosis. According to Dr. Lee's studies, some of their spouses also used it for their bones and, according to reports by Dr. Lee, their prostate cancer went into remission. Several men with prostate cancer reported to Dr. Lee that their PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level-decreased when they started using a daily dab of progesteorne cream, and that they have had no progression of their prostate lesions. Studies had shown that PSA level returns to normal upon application of natural progesterone cream before or after prostate surgery.
Dr. Lee reported twelve men who applied natural progesterone cream for their osteoporosis. All of them began to experience relief from their condition, after three months of daily massage, they were also experiencing an improved urine flow, with less pressure on their prostate glands and a noticeable decrease in nightly urination. Each patient was had been suffering from enlarged prostates.
Two (2) Ways to combat "Estrogen Dominance" in Men
1. Cut out the estrogen mimicking chemicals in our life
Use glass or ceramics whenever possible to store food
If you must use plastics, do not heat them up in the microwave oven or leave them in the sun.
Use a simple detergent with less chemicals (e.g. Nature Clean)
Use a simple soap
Use natural pest control not pesticides.
Avoid Synthetic Chemicals.
Don't use herbicides.
Buy hormone free meats to eat.
Buy "Organic" produce, produce grown without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizer
Use Condoms without spermicide for Birth control.
2. Apply Natural Progesterone cream
Progesterone cream can help to reduce the prostate size. Progesterone's inhibitory effect on 5 alpha reductase is far more effective than Proscar which is the standard agent used in traditional medicine to cure BPH. All men over age 40 should consider natural progesterone replacement therapy, or even earlier if there is a history of prostate caner or BPH. The amount needed is 8 - 12 mg a day (1/8 tsp -1/4 tsp twice daily). Men should apply directly to their scrotum (testical sac) twice daily. This allows it to get into the prostate receptors.
Side Effects of Natural progesterone cream
Side Effects for Natural Progesterone taken in physiologic doses are minimal.
Lippomix suggests discussing any interest you have regards the use of bio-identical progesterone, or any other hormone, with a health practitioner of your choice.
Progesterone has no feminizing characteristics.
Research Studies
In 1988 a very important study was done at Nanjing Medical College in China where progesterone reduced the prostate weights of test animals.
Six different studies at the University of Milan in Italy, the University of Turku in Finland, Montreal General Hospital in Quebec, St. George's Hospital in London, the University of Mainz in Germany and the Roswell Park Memorial Institute in New York all independently had results that suggest that progesterone is a powerful 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that stops the conversion of testosterone into DHT in test animals.
At Staten Island College in New York and Mt. Sinai Medical School (also in New York ) progesterone was shown to raise the level of androstenedione in the prostate gland itself. Remember that a healthy prostate needs an abundance of androgens such as testosterone and androstenedione and DHEA to function well as it does in your youth.
At the University of Maryland in Baltimore human prostate cells were shown to have progesterone receptor sites. This was also demonstrated at the Institute of Clinical Medicine in Rome.
The Center for Drug Research in India did four different studies suggesting that progesterone shrank enlarged rat prostates, progesterone antagonized the stimulating effects of estrogen, that progesterone stimulates alkaline phosphatase and depressed acid phosphatase in the prostate and generally is supportive of proper prostate function.
At the University of Laval in Quebec progesterone inhibited estrogen from binding to the prostate and progesterone receptors were clearly demonstrated.
At the Institute for Biological Medical Experiments in Buenos Aires it was shown progesterone shrank prostate weight in test animals as well as reduced 5-alpha reductase activity.
At Central Hospital University in Paris progesterone was shown to inhibit the formation of DHT as well as binding of it to the prostate. DHT content in the prostate is the single most causative factor in prostate disease.
At the Biochemical Medical Laboratory in France the doctors demonstrated in human BPH tissue there are more progesterone receptors which show how responsive the prostate is to this hormone.
At the Institute of Clinical Chemistry in Bochum, Germany progesterone in human BPH tissue reduced the activity of 5-alpha reductase strongly.
Reference
- Dr. John R. Lee's book "Natural Progesterone". The multiple roles of a remarkable Hormone.
- The John R. Lee, M.D. Medical letter (March 2002) ; Prostate Disease and Hormones.
- Prostate Health in 90 Days Without Drugs or Surgery : Clapp, Larry, PhD, JD, Hay House, 1997.
- The Male Herbal, Health Care for Men & Boys: Green, James, The Crossing Press, California, 1991.
- Li S, Hu L, Zheng X, Wang J, Zhang G, Tian B, Yang Z, Wang H. Serum sex hormone profiles in patients with benign hypertrophy and carcinoma of the prostate. Hubei Yike Daxue Xuebao 1998; 19(#): 241-242, 247. (China).
- Prostate Cancer Trialists' Collaborative Group. Maximum androgen blockade in advanced prostate cancer: an overview of the randomized trials. Lancet 2000; 355: 1491-1498.
- Natural Prostate Health - A Practical Guide to Using Diet and Supplements for a Healthy Prostate, by Roger Mason
- Slowing the Aging Process With Natural Progesterone, by Dr. John Maher
Disclaimer
We wish to share his knowledge & opinion with the public regarding the importance of " Nutritional Supplements ". This is for your information only. Drugs have powerful effects on the body, so please don't abruptly stop taking any prescription medication. Always consult your physician or health care provider before you use any nutritional supplement or switch from drugs to natural health products.
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Formulated Especially For Men
Lippomix's Saw Palmetto Complex is a specialized formula designed to promote prostate health. In addition to Saw Palmetto, this unique combination contains Pygeum (Pygeum africanuma), a leading European Pygeum extract, combined with synergistic nutrients in a base of Pumpkin Seed Oil (Curcubita Pepo), and Uva-Ursi Extract (arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Saw Palmetto and Pygeum extracts have been used for more than 30 years in France, Germany, and Austria for patients suffering with prostate enlargement. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate that occurs in many men over 60, can lead to urinary frequency and nocturia (waking up at night to go to the bathroom). Frequent interruption of sleep leads to daytime tiredness. The pharmacologic use of plants and herbs for the treatment of BPH has been growing steadily. The extract of the African prune tree, pygeum africanum, and Saw Palmetto are two well-known herbal agents used by many men who have BPH.
The treatment with phyto-medicine has been shown to be effective on stages ONE and TWO of adenoma development. Case studies have shown that this course of phytotherapy must continue from 6 months to several years. When using phytotherapy regularly, a significant improvement in patient's health will take place during the first few weeks and even days, after which many men usually cease treatment. This is connected with the fact that the plants possess and anti-microbial action, these rapidly stop the inflammatory process in the prostate, which is usually associated with adenoma, while the basic disease continues to develop. In time the disease will become manifest, but with more noticeable symptoms (total retention of urine, the dysfunction of kidneys, etc.). Therefore phyto-medicine should be taken, not only for several weeks or 1-2 months, but continually and combined with regular visits to an urologist.
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- Comparison of once and twice daily dosage forms of Pygeum africanum extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a randomized, double-blind study, with long-term open label extension.
(Urology 1999 Sep;54(3):473-8).
To compare the efficacy and safety of Pygeum africanum extract, 50 mg twice daily and 100 mg once daily. METHODS: Patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) entered a 2-month randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, comparative phase (group A, 50 mg pygeum twice daily; group B, 100 mg pygeum once daily), followed by a 10-month, open phase (100 mg once daily). CONCLUSIONS: Pygeum africanum extract at 50 mg twice daily and 100 mg once daily proved equally effective and safe at 2 months. Further improvements in efficacy with a satisfactory safety profile were documented after 12 months.
- The glycoside arbutin is the active ingredient in uva ursi. Arbutin is present in fairly high amounts (up to 10%) in uva ursi. It has been shown to kill bacteria in the urine (Jahodar L, Jilek P, Pakova M, Dvorakova V. Antimicrobial effect of arbutin and an extract of the leaves of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi in vitro. Ceskoslov Farm 1985; 34:174–78). Arbutin undergoes a highly complex process in the body. It is split into a small sugar molecule and a hydroquinone in the intestines, then the liver hooks the hydroquinone to another molecule. This makes it water soluble so it is easily carried via the blood to the kidney. There, if the urine is alkaline, the hydroquinone is released from its carrier. Hydroquinone is a powerful antimicrobial agent and is responsible for uva ursi’s ability to treat urinary tract infections. Arbutin has also been shown to increase the anti-inflammatory action of synthetic cortisone ( Matsuda H, Nakamura S, Tanaka T, Kubo M. Pharmacological studies on leaf of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L) Spreng. V. Effect of water extract from Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L) Spreng (bearberry leaf) on the antiallergic and antiinflammatory activities of dexamethasone ointment. J Pharm Soc Japan 1992; 112:673–77).
- Scientists discovered that Pumpkin Seed oil contains high level of the active ingredient: delta-7-sterine. This steroid specifically competes with dihydrotestosterone (DHT) for the receptors in prostate. In contemporary herbal science the most popular phyto-medicines for treating prostate adenoma are pumpkinseed oil (Cucurbitae Pepo), the extract of fruits from serenoa palm (Serenoa of repens) and the extract of African plum crust (Pygeum of africhanum) (Special issue "Curative power from nature". 1988-1989).
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| Vitamin B6(pyridoxine hydrochloride) |
5 mg |
250% |
| Zinc (zinc glucomate) |
15 mg |
100% |
Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa repens)(berry)
(standardized to contain 85-95% fatty acids and biologically active sterols, 136-152 mg) |
160 mg |
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| Pumpkin Seed Oil (Curcubita Pepo) |
40 mg |
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Pygeum Extract (Pygeum africanum)(bark)
(standardized to contain 12% Sterols) |
10 mg |
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Uva-Ursi Extract (arctostaphylos uva-ursi)(leaf)
(Standardized to contain 10% Arbutin) |
5 mg |
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LIPPOMIX GUARANTEES that NO ingredients other than those listed on our labels have been added to this product
Suggested use for adults:
- For adult men, take one (1) softgel twice daily, with a meal or as advised by your physician. Free of yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, artificial flavor, sodium (less than 5 mg per serving.)
- WARNING: This product is intended for use by men and is not for use by women. If you are taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Uva ursi is contraindicated in pregnant or lactating women and should be used in young children only with the guidance of a healthcare professional. People should not use uva ursi to treat an infection without first consulting a physician. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP IN DRY AND COOL PLACE.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein by Lippomix is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
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