A recent groundbreaking animal study in prostate health that was published on June 19, 2011 in the online journal Nature Medicine is offering new hope for treating prostate conditions stemming from abnormal cells. Medical scientists at the Mayo Clinic and Leeds University successfully cured mice with abnormal prostate cells by using a human vaccine. This vaccine was capable of targeting and destroying only the abnormal cells, while leaving the healthy cells alone. While this vaccine is still in a few years away from being available for use in humans, its implications offer new perspectives on how to approach prostate treatments.

The vaccine works by “tricking” the body into using its own immune system to identify and attack the abnormal cells. Using DNA from healthy prostate cells and mixing it with a virus, the researchers injected the vaccine into the mice, causing their immune systems to see the vaccine as a foreign invader (or antigen). This effect triggered the production of antibodies to destroy the abnormal cells that were present, while leaving other healthy cells unharmed. This strategy, which scientists call immunotherapy, allows the body to engage the immune system against the cells without having to suffer from side effects caused by many conventional medicines. Scientist hope to see many more treatment options in immunotherapy progress in the future.

By finding new ways to motivate and awaken the immune system, we can naturally achieve cellular health without the use of high-cost drugs and their extensive lists of side effects. Using this strategy of working with the body’s innate defenses, EcoNugenics formulated ProstaCaid® based on research that shows how certain natural compounds can boost the immune system, promote cellular health, gentle liver support, and help to regulate hormonal balance.

ProstaCaid® contains 33 key herbal extracts and ingredients proven to support prostate health, including a highly bioactive form of turmeric root (BCM 95®), saw palmetto berry, grape skin, pomegranate, pumpkin seed, pygeum bark, sarsaparilla root, green tea, Japanese knotweed, broccoli, and stinging nettle. It also includes an extract from broccoli called DIM, which is the biologically active ingredient derived from cruciferous vegetables and has been researched for its cellular health benefits and it ability to promote healthy hormone balance. Green tea extract has also been shown to promote healthy prostate cell differentiation.

ProstaCaid® is enriched with vitamin C, vitamin D3, selenium, and natural polyphenols including quercetin, resveratrol, lycopene, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea, and ellagic acid from pomegranate. The combined action of these potent antioxidants and nutrients prevents damage to DNA and supports healthy prostate cell behavior. Vitamin D3 has been shown to promote healthy cell differentiation and ellagic acid has demonstrated cellular protection benefits. In addition, ProstaCaid® contains nutrients such as zinc, quercetin and lycopene, which effectively support prostate function. ProstaCaid® is a clinically-supported formula that delivers safe and effective prostate support without side effects.

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