Prostate Strong Supplement for Prostate Health

Prostate Strong is a dietary supplement formulated to support prostate health. It contains natural ingredients that are believed to promote a healthy prostate gland.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Available in health food stores and online.
Applicable for
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Prostate Strong FAQ


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Why is the prostate important for life?

The prostate is not essential for life but has various functions, including an important role in reproduction. For example, it supplies fluids that mix with sperm and fluids from other glands to make semen. The prostate muscles force fluid and sperm into the urethra during sex. The prostate also produces prostate-specific antigen (PSA).

What is a prostate gland & how does it work?

The prostate is a small gland found only in men and trans women. It surrounds the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra). The prostate gland produces a thick, white fluid that gets mixed with sperm to create semen. The prostate gland is about the size and shape of a walnut but tends to get bigger as you get older.

What conditions affect the prostate?

Conditions that affect your prostate include cancer, prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Your prostate creates fluids in your semen, and the muscles in your prostate help you ejaculate. What is a prostate? The prostate is a small gland that’s part of the male reproductive system. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center.

What is the main function of the prostate?

The main function of the prostate is to produce a thick white fluid that creates semen when mixed with the sperm produced by the testicles. The causes of prostate cancer are largely unknown. But certain things can increase your risk of developing the condition. The chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you get older.

How does prostate cancer develop?

Prostate cancer can develop when cells in the prostate start to grow in an uncontrolled way. Some prostate cancer grows too slowly to cause any problems or affect how long you live. Because of this, many men with prostate cancer will never need any treatment. But some prostate cancer grows quickly and is more likely to spread.

What are the symptoms of early prostate cancer?

Early prostate cancer does not usually cause any symptoms. If the cancer has grown large enough to put pressure on your urethra, the symptoms of prostate cancer can be difficult to distinguish from those of prostate enlargement. They may include: You should see your GP if you have these symptoms.

Can a prostate test tell if you have prostate cancer?

Tests can find out whether you might have prostate cancer or another prostate problem, such as an enlarged prostate or prostatitis . You might hear these tests called a prostate check up or prostate exam. In the video below, our Specialist Nurse Meg explains how prostate cancer is diagnosed.

What happens if you get diagnosed with prostate cancer?

As well as the possible side effects of treatment, a diagnosis of prostate cancer can understandably make you feel anxious or depressed. You may find it beneficial to talk about the condition with your family, friends, a GP and other people with prostate cancer. Financial support is also available if prostate cancer reduces your ability to work.

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