ProstaCom® Ultra

Prostate supplement with saw palmetto and pumpkin seed

ProstaCom® Ultra is a food supplement based on plant extracts for the prostate and urinary tract: saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and pumpkin seed support normal prostate function and, together with nettle, normal urinary tract function. The formula is completed by standardised extracts of scutellaria and bugle (Ajuga reptans), in just one tablet a day. It is daily support for prostate wellbeing, not a treatment for prostate disorders, which should always be assessed by a doctor.

Prostate wellbeing and men's health: who it is for

ProstaCom® Ultra is designed for adult men who want to look after the wellbeing of their prostate and male urinary system with daily supplementation:

• Men over 50, when prostate health and proper urinary tract function need more attention
• Anyone who wants to support men's wellbeing with targeted supplementation
• Anyone who prefers a complete formula taken once a day

What ProstaCom® Ultra does

Each effect listed matches what the label states for the individual extracts:

• Prostate function: saw palmetto and pumpkin seed support normal prostate function.
• Urinary tract function: saw palmetto and pumpkin seed, together with nettle, support normal urinary tract function.
• Body's defences: scutellaria supports the body's natural defences.
• Skin and appendages: bugle (Ajuga reptans) supports the trophism of skin and appendages.

Composition (per 1 tablet)

One 1300 mg tablet provides five plant extracts, two of which are standardised to their characteristic active compound:

Ingredient	Amount
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) dry extract (fruit)	600 mg
Pumpkin seed (Cucurbita maxima) dry extract	150 mg
Nettle (Urtica dioica) dry extract (leaf)	100 mg
Scutellaria (Scutellaria baicalensis) dry extract (root)	100 mg
of which baicalin	95 mg
Bugle (Ajuga reptans) dry extract (flowering aerial parts)	50 mg
of which teupolioside	5 mg

Saw palmetto, pumpkin seed and nettle: natural ingredients for the prostate

The formula combines the plants most used in natural prostate supplements with two standardised extracts.

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)

It is a small palm from the south-eastern United States. The extract is obtained from the fruit, which is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol. Many products use 320 mg of extract a day: ProstaCom® Ultra contains 600 mg per tablet.

Pumpkin seed

The extract is obtained from the seeds of Cucurbita maxima, rich in phytosterols, and complements saw palmetto in the formula.

Nettle (Urtica dioica)

The extract is obtained from the leaves of Urtica dioica, a plant of the European tradition.

Scutellaria and bugle

Scutellaria is standardised to 95% baicalin and supports the body's natural defences. Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is standardised to 10% teupolioside and supports the trophism of skin and appendages.

What are prostate supplements for?

The prostate is a small gland of the male reproductive system that surrounds the urethra. With age the prostate tends to grow larger: this is an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), very common after 50, which can cause urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty urinating and a weak urine flow. A prostate supplement does not cure or prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis or other diseases: it supports prostate health and normal prostate function, alongside a healthy lifestyle.

How to choose a prostate supplement?

There is no single ranking of the best prostate supplements that suits everyone. To choose a product, check which substances it contains and at what dose, that the stated effects are authorised and that the supplement is notified to the Ministry of Health. Besides saw palmetto, pumpkin and nettle, many prostate supplements contain pygeum, boswellia, lycopene (from tomato, Solanum lycopersicum), zinc, selenium or vitamins; they come in different formats, from softgels to sachets. ProstaCom® Ultra comes in tablets. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Are zinc and vitamins good for the prostate?

The prostate is one of the tissues richest in zinc, which is why zinc and vitamins often appear in prostate supplements. The claims authorised in Europe, however, do not concern the prostate: zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction and to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, selenium to normal spermatogenesis, vitamins C and E to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. ProstaCom® Ultra contains no minerals or vitamins: it focuses on plant extracts.

When should you see a doctor about a prostate problem?

When you have difficulty urinating, a weak stream, a frequent need to urinate even at night, blood in the urine, pain or fever. These symptoms should always be assessed by a doctor, who with an examination and tests such as PSA can tell a benign enlargement of the prostate from other conditions, including prostate cancer.

What should you avoid for your prostate?

Lifestyle matters. Here are 7 habits to avoid for prostate and urinary tract wellbeing:

• Smoking
• Drinking too much alcohol, especially in the evening
• Too much coffee and caffeinated drinks in the evening
• Drinking a lot of fluids just before going to bed
• Holding in urine for a long time
• Being sedentary and gaining weight
• Following a diet low in fruit and vegetables and high in fat

Men's health: complete your supplementation

For specific needs it can be combined with another GP Nutraceuticals supplement:

• Male fertility: in GoFertil® zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction, selenium to normal spermatogenesis and vitamin E to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Urinary tract wellbeing: ViaCist® Forte
• Energy and male vitality: ProRetil® Max, with niacin, which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

How to use

ProstaCom® Ultra is taken once a day:

• Recommended dose: 1 tablet a day
• How: swallow with a glass of water

A pack of 30 tablets lasts one month.

Warnings

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the reach of children under three years of age. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Not recommended for women of childbearing age or for prepubertal subjects of either sex. If you take medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist first.

Product information

ProstaCom® Ultra is made in Italy for GP Nutraceuticals and is listed in the Italian Ministry of Health's register of food supplements:

• 30 tablets of 1300 mg, net weight 39 g
• Made in Italy
• Notified to the Italian Ministry of Health, code 75727

Want to know more? Read our guide to enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Sources

• Effects of plant extracts: Italian Ministry of Health guidelines on the physiological effects of botanicals in food supplements
• Effects of minerals and vitamins: Regulation (EU) No 432/2012
• Notification: Italian Ministry of Health register of food supplements