Because oxidative stress and inflammation are implicated in the development of BPH, research has mainly focused on the effect of different polyphenols (i.e., plant compounds with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects). With the exception of saw palmetto, most of the studies were conducted in rodents.[1]
Have any supplements been studied for BPH?
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Research on supplements for benign prostatic hyperplasia has primarily focused on polyphenols due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and saw palmetto is the most studied. However, most studies have been conducted in rodents rather than humans.