In a study using the pollen extract Cernilton N on 90 patients with chronic
prostatitis, 78% of those without complicating factors had a favourable response
including 36% who were cured of their symptoms. Rugendorff EW et al: Results of
treatment with pollen extract (Cernilton N) in chronic prostatis and
prostatodynia. Br J Urol 71(4):433-8, 1993.
In a study on 15 patients with chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia, the
pollen extract Cernilton brought either complete and lasting relief of symptoms
or a marked improvement in 13. The product is believed to have anti-inflammatory
and anti-hormonal properties. Buck AC et al: Treatment of chronic prostatitis
and prostatodynia with pollen extract. Br J Urol 64(5):496-9, 1989.
A decrease in zinc levels and increase in cadmium levels has been implicated
in prostate abnormalities. Cadmium stimulates prostate growth. When present at
high levels in laboratory studies, selenium inhibits the stimulatory effect of
cadmium on prostate cells. Webber MM: Selenium prevents the growth stimulatory
effects of cadmium on human prostatic epithelium. Biochem Biophys Res Commun
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