- Pygeum Capsules (500 MG), 120 capsules, is a dietary supplement from the American company Nutricost. The product formula includes an extract from the bark of Pygeum (Pygeum africanum). It does not contain gluten and GMOs. The dietary supplement offers numerous health benefits and contributes to maintaining normal prostate function.
Nutricost’s dietary supplement is used to maintain prostate health and may be beneficial in reducing symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland such as frequent urination, difficulty urinating, or nighttime urination. The plant extract is also used to maintain urinary tract health and relieve urinary tract infections. Pygeum bark (Pygeum africanum) is rich in plant compounds known as phytosterols, which are believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties.
Some of the health benefits of taking Nutricost Pygeum Capsules include:
Supports Healthy Prostate Function – Pygeum extract is commonly used to support prostate health and may help reduce symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. Some studies have shown that the extract may be effective in reducing urinary frequency, improving urine flow rate, and reducing nighttime urination in men with an enlarged prostate gland.
Urinary Tract Health – Pygeum extract may help maintain urinary tract health and prevent urinary tract infections. Some studies have found that the plant reduces inflammation in the urinary tract and has antibacterial properties that may help fight infections.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects – Pygeum extract contains plant compounds known as phytosterols, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in the body. This may make Pygeum extract useful for reducing inflammation and pain associated with conditions such as arthritis.
Antioxidant effects – Pygeum extract has been shown to have antioxidant properties that may help protect the body from oxidative stress and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes.