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<H1>Beta Sitosterol -- Relentless Improvement LLC Shopping Cart</H1> Beta-Sitosterol’s effectiveness with regard to prostate health has been published in respected journals like the Lancet, Int’l Journal Immunopharmacol, Anticancer Research and others.* <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/relentless/images/betasitosterol.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="Beta Sitosterol" NAME="Beta Sitosterol" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> Beta Sitosterol Beta-Sitosterol’s effectiveness with regard to prostate health has been published in respected journals like the Lancet, Int’l Journal Immunopharmacol, Anticancer Research and others.* This phytosterol produced by plants is known to be 3,000 times more powerful than saw palmetto berry extract. Name: Beta Sitosterol Description: 90 capsules Recommended Dosage: one capsule three times per day with meals. Product Code: 5691 Supplement Facts Serving Size:1 Capsule Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Beta-Sitosterol 100 mg * Hesperidin Bioflavonoid 100 mg * Concentrate *Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose and Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Vcap). Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, or dairy products. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children. Beta-Sitosterol - Why Eat your fruits and vegetables is good advice Daniel J. Bourassa, D.C. Beta-sitosterol is one more reason why your grandmother was right when she instructed you to eat your fruits and vegetables. Beta-sitosterol, one of the main subcomponents of a group of plant sterols known as phytosterols, is a white, waxy substance. While beta-sitosterol has a chemical structure that is very similar to that of cholesterol, it is only manufactured by plants, not by mammals. In fact, beta-sitosterol is found in many plant oils we use on a daily basis, such as corn and soy oil. Unfortunately, the average American diet provides only 200 to 300 mg of beta-sitosterol per day—far less than the optimum levels required for health benefits, according to one authority.(1) Research into beta-sitosterol has shown beneficial effects against a wide variety of human ailments. Controlling Cholesterol For the last 30-plus years, beta-sitosterol has been known to safely reduce cholesterol levels. Beta-sitosterol’s close chemical resemblance to cholesterol allows it to be incorporated into mammal cellular membranes, thereby blocking the absorption of cholesterol by competitive inhibition. Though beta-sitosterol is not well-absorbed by the body (5-10%), when consumed with cholesterol it effectively blocks cholesterol’s absorption, resulting in lower serum cholesterol levels. Beta-sitosterol has also been shown to favorably influence lipoprotein (HDL, LDL) profiles. Promoting Prostate Health Dr. Ward Dean previously described a number of herbal preparations shown to help prevent and treat prostate problems like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).(2) These herbs include saw palmetto extract, Pygeum africanum, and stinging nettle. Pumpkin seeds are also often used and are occasionally beneficial in BPH.(3) In Europe, herbal preparations are often considered prescription drugs (Permixon-saw palmetto, Tadenan-Pygeum africanum, Azuprostat-beta-sitosterol). These plant sterols improve prostate symptom scores, improve quality of life, and reduce urine volume and residual urine levels. Incredibly, they exert these apparent benefits without reducing the size of the prostate! Beta-sitosterol—alone or as a constituent of one of the other herbs—is one of the major active constituents in these herbal preparations. Indicative of the high regard in which beta-sitosterol is held, one research team reported that beta-sitosterol itself is an effective option in the treatment of BPH.(4) Anti-Cancer Effects A number of studies have indicated that beta-sitosterol may have powerful anti-cancer properties as well. Beta-sitosterol was found to reduce growth of human prostate(5) and colon cancer cells,(6) and displayed antitumor activity against lymphocytic leukemia.(7) In this regard, it is widely accepted that diets high in vegetables and fruits result in lower incidences of cancer of all types. Diets high in soy have long been associated with anticancer benefits in many organ systems, and low cancer mortality rates. Beta-sitosterol appears to be one of the key compounds in soybeans that suppresses carcinogenosis.(8) Boosts Immunity Beta-sitosterol may give a boost to athletes involved in endurance sports. Marathon runners and endurance athletes often suffer from immune suppression and reduced inflammatory response during intense training periods and post event. Beta-sitosterol has been shown to prevent this breakdown in the immune system.(9) Beta-sitosterol was also noted to enhance lymphocyte proliferation and NK-cell activity.(10) This enhancement of the immune system should be of benefit to anyone wishing to boost their immune status, specially during times of physical stress or active disease process. Normalizes Blood Sugar Beta-sitosterol has been shown to normalize blood sugar and insulin levels in Type II diabetics. The mechanism for this effect is that beta-sitosterol-3-beta-D-glucoside stimulates the release of insulin in the presence of non-stimulatory glucose concentrations,(11) and inhibits glucose-6-phosphatase.(12) The significance of this is that in the liver, the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase is the primary pathway for conversion of dietary carbohydrates to blood sugar. Glucose-6-phosphatase dephosphorylates glucose-6-phosphate to yield free D-glucose. Free D-glucose then passes into the blood, elevating blood sugar levels. Slowing the rise of blood glucose levels by down-regulation of glucose-6-phosphatase helps delay the age-related worsening of glucose tolerance and delay the onset of Type II (maturity onset) diabetes. Other Benefits of Beta-sitosterol An extensive review of the scientific literature cites studies showing beta-sitosterol’s anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal actions, and ability to relieve inflammation, heal ulcers, and enhance uterine tone and alleviate cramps.(1) There is even a Japanese patent for beta-sitosterol as a treatment for baldness! Conclusion Research has shown that beta-sitosterol is an effective adjunct in the support of benign prostatic hypertrophy. For those already taking supplement formulas for BPH (ProstaCol, Pygeum africanum, Saw Palmetto Extract, Stinging Nettle, etc.), who may not experience the full range of positive results these herbal extracts have been proven to exhibit, the addition of beta-sitosterol should be considered. Research also supports a role for beta-sitosterol as an agent to safely lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular performance, and for the management of blood sugar levels. Additionally, beta-sitosterol has been shown to support immune enhancement for athletes and in instances where increased immune response is desired, such as in cancer and infectious diseases, including TB and HIV. Mason recommends 300 mg supplement per day, although there have been no reports of toxic effects at any dosage. References 1. Mason R, Beta-sitosterol -the Natural Prostate Miracle; Young Again Products, DTM, Inc., NY It has been proposed that the plant extracts (including beta-sitosterol) exert their effects as 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, similar to the prescription drug Finasteride. 5 alpha-reductase is the primary pathway in the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)—testosterone’s active form. 2. Dean, W, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Near-Universal Malady in Men over 50. Vitamin Research News, Aug, 1998. 3. Bracher, F., Phytotherapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urologe A 1997 Jan;36(1):10-17. 4. Klippel K. F., et al., A multicentric, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol (phytosterol) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. German BPH-Phyto study group. Br J Urol 1997 Sep; 80(3): 427-32. 5. von Holtz RL, et. al., beta-Sitosterol activates the sphingomyelin cycle and induces apoptosis in LNCaP human prostate cancer cells. Nutr Cancer 1998;32(1):8-12. 6. Awad AB, et al., beta-Sitosterol inhibits growth of HT-29 human colon cancer cells by activating the sphingomyelin cycle. Anticancer Res 1998 Mar-Apr;18(2A):1227 7. Miles DH, Kolpol U, Tumor inhibitors II: constituents and antitumor activity of Sarracenia flava. Journal Pharm Sci 1976 Feb;65(2):284-5. 8. Kennedy AR, et al., The evidence for soybean products as cancer preventive agents. Journal of Nutrition 1995 Mar;125(3 Suppl):733S-743S. 9. Bouie PJ, et al., The effects of B-sitosterol (beta-sitosterol) and B-sitosterol glucoside (beta-sitosterolG) mixture on selected immune parameters of marathon runners: inhibition of post marathon immune suppression and inflammation. Int Journal Spots Med 1999 May;20(4):258-62. 10. Bouie PJ, et al., beta-Sitosterol and beta-sitosterol glucoside stimulate human peripheral blood lymphocyte proliferation: implications for their use as an immunomodulatory vitamin combination. Int J Immunopharmacol 1996 Dec;18(12):693-700. 11. Ivorra MD, et al., Effect of beta-sitosterol-3-beta-D-glucoside on insulin secretion in vivo in diabetic rats and in vitro in isolated rat inslets of Langerhans. Pharmazie 1990 Apr;45(4):271-3. 12. Rahman, et al. in Pure Applied Chemistry 1994. Reprinted with permission from Vitamin Research Products (888) 891-1800. Statements made in this article have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. <LI>SKU: 5691 Related Items <LI><A HREF=http://supplements.relentlessimprovement.com/Product109 TITLE="Prostaphil-2">Prostaphil-2</A> <A HREF="http://supplements.relentlessimprovement.com" TITLE="Relentless Improvement LLC Products">Relentless Improvement LLC Products</A> <A HREF="http://relentlessimprovement.com">Nutritional Supplements </A> Relentless Improvement LLC <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal


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