Soy isoflavone , saw palmetto, biotin, zinc,

Soy, a member of the pea family, has been a fixture in Asian diets for thousands of
years, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, or NCCAM. High-protein seeds from the soy plant contain estrogen-like
compounds called isoflavones -- and according to Dr. Ray Sahelian, soy also
contains a molecule that prohibits the formation of DHT, which is thought to benefit
prostate cancer. Preventive Medicine and Nutrition reports that an analysis of 14
studies published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" determined that soy
reduced prostate cancer by as much as 26 percent. Soy is found in foods containing
soybeans, or edamame, such as soy milk, tofu, tempah, miso, vegetarian meats and
soy cheeses and in supplement forms, as well. Though believed beneficial for some
conditions, you should consult your doctor before adding soy to your diet.
Phytosterols
Phytosterols, plant-derived sterols similar to human cholesterol, may reduce levels
of DHT, according to the Linus Pauling Institute, or LPI. The diets of early humans
contained many phytosterols; however, modern Western diets are said to be lacking
in these beneficial sterols. The LPI reports that animal investigations suggest that a
diet high in phytosterols may inhibit the enzyme, 5-alpha reductase and block the
production of DHT. You can obtain phytosterols through food sources, including
wheat germ, sesame oil, corn oil, canola oil, peanuts, almonds, macadamia nuts,
Brussels sprouts, olive oil and rye bread
Biotin
According to Medline Plus, the vitamin biotin is a vital enzyme-component in your
body that breaks down fats, carbohydrates and other compounds. Some preliminary
evidence also suggests that biotin may reduce hair loss -- associated with DHA
levels -- when combined with a zinc cream, reports Medline Plus. The LPI
recommends that adults receive a biotin intake of 30 mcg daily. Biotin can be
obtained through supplements and food sources. Egg yolk, liver and yeast are
considered the best sources of biotin; however, lesser amounts of this vitamin are
found in many foods, including whole-wheat bread, cheddar cheese, pork, salmon,
raspberries and avocado.

Finasteride use
This medication works well to promote hair growth. Finsateride is available as the
product name Propecia 1 mg, or as Proscar 5 mg (used for enlarged prostate). It is
cheaper to buy Proscar 5 mg and bite off about a fifth every other day or every third
day instead of buying Propecia since Proscar is only slightly more expensive than
Propecia but it has 5 times as much finasteride (see list of side effects). It was

originally approved in 1992 for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Its
approval was expanded in 1997 to include the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in
men at a dose of 1 mg/day. Finasteride inhibits 5alpha-reductase, thereby
prohibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone
that in high amounts accelerates hair loss in some men. Reduction in DHT results in
a significant improvement in hair growth and density. The most common side effects
are reduced libido, decreased ejaculate volume and gynaecomastia (enlargement of
breast tissue). For those who feel they need to rely on finasteride for hair regrowth
or to prevent further hair loss, but wish to minimize the side effects, 0.5 or 1 mg pill
every three or four days rather than daily.

Can a person take Passion Rx if they are taking Propecia or Avodart for hair loss? I
find Propecia reduces sensation and makes me lose interest in sex.
Yes, we have found that Passion Rx often reverses the sexual side effects from
Propecia and you may take it if your doctor approves. Avodart is also known to
reduce libido and sexual drive.
specifically the liposterolic extract of saw palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol, in the
treatment of androgenic alopecia. Included in this study were males between the
ages of 23 and 64 years of age, in good health, with mild to moderate androgenetic
alopecia. The results of this pilot study showed a highly positive response to
treatment. The blinded investigative staff assessment report showed that 60% of
(6/10) study subjects dosed with the active study formulation of beta sitosterol and
Saw-Palmetto were rated as improved at the final visit.

A molecule produced in the intestine when soy is digested stops a hormone which
can fuel prostate growth or cause hair loss. Writing in the journal Biology of
Reproduction, researchers said the finding could explain why Japanese men, who
eat more soy, rarely have prostate cancer. They said the molecule could be used as
a treatment for cancer and hair loss. The team found that the molecule, an
isoflavone called equol, "handcuffs" the male hormone DHT - a by-product of
testosterone. Equol is a metabolic product of the flavonoid daidzein. The
researchers say this could be particularly important for men who have been
diagnosed with either an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), or cancer
of the prostate. DHT has also been implicated in research into the causes of male
pattern hair loss.
Saw palmetto extract is also involved blocking DHT in prostate tissue, whether it
does so in hair tissue is not clear. One small study indicates the combination of saw
palmetto and beta sitosterol could be helpful (see below). Hopefully, over the next

few years we will have a clearer understanding of the role of long term dietary
intake or supplement use and hair health.

Prostate Power Rx <with Serenoa repens , Pygeum, Stinging Nettle, Quercetin,

Lycopene, and several important Ingredients for support of normal prostate size &
urine flow Supplement Facts:
Saw Palmetto extract (standardized to contain 45% fatty acids - serenoa repens
fruit)
Stinging Nettle 4:1 extract -(urtica diocia root)
Quercetin (one study shows the combination of quercetin and finasteride works
very well)
Rosemary 4:1 extract (Rosemarinus officinales leaf)
Beta Sitosterol is a phytosterol
Pygeum 4:1 bark extract (Pygeum Africanum)
Genistein (standardized to contain 40% isoflavones)
Daidzein (standardized to contain 40% isoflavones)
(treatment with the isoflavones daidzein and genistein, the estrogen-like
compounds found in soy, block prostate growth in rats)
Lycopene (Lycoperscion escatatum fruit)