Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Supplements studied for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Overview
SupplementDEX indexes 11 supplements for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) across 60 studies.
Garlic extract (WA 40) has uncertain benefit from small, non-placebo-controlled studies suggesting possible prostate size and symptom improvements. Saw Palmetto (WA 56; low effect size, very high evidence, medium trust) does not meaningfully improve urinary symptoms in most higher-quality trials, performing less well than prescription medicines.
Lycopene (WA 52; low effect size, high evidence, medium trust) may slow progression in some clinical studies, while milk thistle (WA 44; low effect size, low evidence, medium trust) combination data with tamsulosin or selenium is preliminary. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for all eleven supplements.
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