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[DukeNukem]

New Finding: Pomegranate extract, one of my favorite supplements, would likely be a beneficial supplement for anyone trying to build muscle:

Ellagic acid found in pomegranates inhibits aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen.
http://www.scienceda...00105095838.htm

Turns out, you can also get ellagic acid as a supp, such as:
http://purebulk.com/...ct-ellagic-acid

Here's more about aromatase inhibitors:
http://en.wikipedia....atase_inhibitor

And the one I specifically take when I take my testosterone shot:

While officially indicated for women, this drug has proven effective in the off-label use of reducing estrogens (in particular and more importantly, estradiol) in men. Excess estradiol in men can cause benign prostatic hyperplasia, gynecomastia, and symptoms of hypogonadism. Some athletes and body builders will also use anastrozole as a part of their steroid cycle to reduce and prevent symptoms of excess estrogens; in particular, gynecomastia and water retention. Study data currently suggests that dosages of 0.5 mg to 1 mg a day reduce serum estradiol by about 50% in men.
http://en.wikipedia....iki/Anastrozole

[tunt01]

And the one I specifically take when I take my testosterone shot:

how often do you inject testosterone?

[Lufega]

My uncle was diagnosed with BPH and I immediately started him on pomegranate extracts and fresh fruit if we can find it. His Doctor did not test any testosterone, estrogen or estradiol and only relied on the PSA values. I'm going to have him test his estradiol, I'll post the results.

[mongfu]

Duke,

Which Pom extract do you use?

Thanks

[DukeNukem]

Duke,

Which Pom extract do you use?

Thanks

LEF's:
http://www.lef.org/V...-CocoaGold.html

Not sure how much ellagic acid it has, though. It's standardized for punicalagins.

[JLL]

My uncle was diagnosed with BPH and I immediately started him on pomegranate extracts and fresh fruit if we can find it. His Doctor did not test any testosterone, estrogen or estradiol and only relied on the PSA values. I'm going to have him test his estradiol, I'll post the results.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how would reduced aromatase help with BPH? Does increased aromatase mean increased DHT?

[nowayout]

My uncle was diagnosed with BPH and I immediately started him on pomegranate extracts and fresh fruit if we can find it. His Doctor did not test any testosterone, estrogen or estradiol and only relied on the PSA values. I'm going to have him test his estradiol, I'll post the results.

It is better to first test, then treat. Estrogens might not be his problem.

[nowayout]

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My uncle was diagnosed with BPH and I immediately started him on pomegranate extracts and fresh fruit if we can find it. His Doctor did not test any testosterone, estrogen or estradiol and only relied on the PSA values. I'm going to have him test his estradiol, I'll post the results.

<br /><br />Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how would reduced aromatase help with BPH? Does increased aromatase mean increased DHT?<br />

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There is a school of thought that high estrogen contributes to BPH.

[Steve_86]

Don't aromatase inhibitors result in the upregulation of estrogen receptors and aromatase? I always thought they should be avoided for this reason.

[sentrysnipe]

I don't think Ellagic is an AI but actually a SERM