Why Enlarged Prostate Occurs in Men over 40

The following is the natural course of events that takes place in many men over age 40. By taking a daily regimen of sterol/sterolin capsules it may be possible to slow down the progression of these symptoms and gain precious years before the onset of the disease.

• The problem starts with a male hormone called testosterone, which tends to undergo hormonal changes as we age.
• As we age, the pituitary gland tends to increase production of prolactin, a hormone, which causes an increase of an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase.
• The increase of this enzyme in the body causes testosterone, which is already decreasing, to decrease even further and to be converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT.)
• DHT is an androgen, which has the negative effect of causing the prostate cells to enlarge.
• This enlargement leads to reduced, urine flow and may lead to other urinary problems.
• If problems are not treated, surgery may be necessary.
• Stress, high ingestion of saturated fats, high intake of meats and a generally high protein diet seem to contribute to the problem and may cause prostate problems to appear at an even earlier age.

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