Amino acids relieve urinary symptoms of BPH. Take glycine, alanine, and glutamic acid, as this was the combination used in one successful study. Take 750 mg three times daily for two weeks and then 375 mg three times daily as a maintenance dose.

Pumpkin seed oil is often used in combination with saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) for the relief of BPH symptoms. Take 160 mg three times daily with meals.

A high-potency multivitamin provides a base of nutrients for prostate health. Take as directed on the container.

D-glucarate is a phytonutrient that assists the liver in metabolizing estrogen. Take 500 mg twice daily.

Indole-3 carbinole assists the liver in metabolizing estrogen. Take 300 mg daily.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) improves liver detoxification and, indirectly, hormone balance. Take 250 mg of an 80 to 85 percent silymarin extract three times daily.

Homeopathy

Apis mellifica is for prostate enlargement when stinging pain accompanies urination. There may also be urinary retention present.

Causticum is indicated when one loses urine from coughing or sneezing. There can be a pressure sensation extending from the prostate to the bladder. Causticum is also indicated when sexual pleasure during orgasm has diminished.

Chimaphilla Umbellate is a remedy that helps with urine retention. There is often a sensation that one is sitting on a ball. The person may feel as if a ball is lodged in the pelvic floor or may experience pressure, swelling, and soreness that feel worse when sitting down.

Clematis is a specific remedy for swelling of the prostate that leads to slow urine passage or a dribbling of urine.

Lycopodium (Lycopodium clavatum) may be helpful for prostate enlargement accompanied by sexual dysfunction, such as impotence. Men who need this remedy often have digestive problems, such as gas and bloating. They tend to feel chilly and crave sweets.

Pulsatilla (Pulsatilla pratensis) is for prostate problems with bladder pain at the end of urination. Men who require this remedy tend to get warm easily and feel better in the fresh air.

Sabal Serrulata is a good remedy for urine retention, especially in elderly men. There may be a cold sensation in the prostate or the bladder. It is useful for men with prostate enlargement who are prone to bladder infections.  ....read more