Ginger for Prostate Health
50% of men aged 50+ suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Chronic prostatitis affects 10% of men. Chronic prostate inflammation is the common thread.
Prostate Mechanisms
- Prostatic NF-κB — chronic prostate inflammation drives BPH; direct NF-κB inhibition
- 5-alpha-reductase — curcumin inhibits testosterone → DHT conversion (DHT enlarges the prostate)
- PSA — studies show a reduction in PSA with curcumin
- Anti-proliferative — curcumin is antiproliferative on prostate cells
- Prostatitis — direct anti-inflammatory for the prostate + antibacterial activity
- Urinary function — improved urinary flow via reduced prostate volume
Zero Sugar = Prostate Protection
Metabolic syndrome (obesity, high insulin) worsens BPH. Sugar → insulin → IGF-1 → prostate proliferation. Zero sugar protects the prostate.
INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. Protect your prostate naturally.