Prostate function support formula

Abstract

The invention provides unit dosage forms and methods that are effective to improve prostate function. Such unit dosage forms and methods are useful to decrease bladder discomfort and improve urinary flow in men.

1 . A unit dosage form suitable for oral administration in a human comprising:
 300 mg±30 mg of Saw Palmetto;   450 mg±45 mg of Beta-Sitosterol;   150 mg±15 mg of Pygeum Africanum;   75 mg±7.5 mg of Green Tea extract;   15 mg±1.5 mg of Lycopene; and   30 mg±3 mg of Stinging Nettle.   
     
     
         2 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises Vitamin E. 
     
     
         3 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises Vitamin B-6. 
     
     
         4 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises zinc as zinc gluconate. 
     
     
         5 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises selenium as amino acid chelate. 
     
     
         6 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises copper as copper gluconate. 
     
     
         7 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one. 
     
     
         8 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises one or more amino acids selected from L-alanine, L-glutamic acid and glycine. 
     
     
         9 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises one or more excipients selected from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, rice concentrate, and silica. 
     
     
         10 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that further comprises one or more excipients selected from gelatin, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, and microcrystalline cellulose. 
     
     
         11 . The unit dosage form of  claim 1  that is formulated as a capsule or a tablet. 
     
     
         12 . A method to improve prostate function in a man in need thereof comprising administering a unit dosage form of  claim 1  to the man. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12  wherein bladder discomfort is decreased. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12  wherein urinary flow is improved. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the unit dosage form is administered in the form of three capsules or tablets per day. 
     
     
         16 . The unit dosage form suitable for oral administration in a human of  claim 1  comprising:
 300 mg±15 mg of Saw Palmetto; 
 450 mg±22.5 mg of Beta-Sitosterol; 
 150 mg±7.5 mg of Pygeum Africanum; 
 75 mg±3.75 mg of Green Tea extract; 
 15 mg±0.75 mg of Lycopene; and 
 30 mg±1.5 mg of Stinging Nettle.