LOVE YOURSELF, CHECK YOUR PROSTATE.

 

LOVE YOURSELF,

CHECK YOUR PROSTATE’.

Prostate Issue in Men – Quick Facts

 

✅ 50% of men over age 50 will experience benign prostate enlargement (BPH).

✅ By age 60, about 60% of men show symptoms.

✅ By age 80, up to 90% may have some form of prostate issue (BPH, prostatitis, or cancer).

 

⚠️ Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in men globally.

NU-PREP

( PHYSTA & NO - Prostate Enlargement). 

Symptoms: Frequent urination, weak flow, incomplete bladder emptying.

Here's what the scientific literature—primarily animal and cell studies—suggests about your herbs of interest and their potential impact on prostate enlargement:

 🧪 Cordyceps

 Cordyceps sinensis: In a mouse model, supplementation raised testosterone levels and significantly enlarged prostate glands (weight index ~0.53 vs 0.31 mg/g) and stimulated prostate cancer cell growth—effects tied to the androgen receptor pathway  .

Cordyceps militaris: Conversely, animal studies (rats/mice) suggest it can inhibit testosterone-induced prostate hyperplasia without elevating androgen levels—likely due to compounds like cordycepin  . 

 👉 Takeaway: Effects diverge by species and product. C. sinensis may promote prostate growth in some cases, while C. militaris might suppress hyperplasia. These are animal/cell data only, with no confirmed human trials.

 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30273008/

(pubmed +15). 

1.       Cordyceps sinensis Promotes the Growth of Protsate Cancer Cells. (PubMed)

2.       Red Maca (Lepidium meyenii) reduced prostate size in rats. (PMC).

3.       Horny goat weed: used, benefits, side effects. (Medical News Today).

4.       Cordyceps militaris Fruit Body Extract Decreases  Testosterone..(MDPI)

5.       Can Horny Gost Weed Improve Sexual Function For Man?.(Verywll Health).

6.       Cordycepin Attenuates Testosterone – Induced Benign Prostatic.. (PMC).

7.       Cordyceps sinensis Promotes the Growth of Prostate Cancer Cells. (Taylor & Francis Online).

8.       Cordyceps sinensis Significantly Decreases the Radiosensitivity of. (Red,Journal),

9.       Cordyceps militaris Extract and the Main Component, Cordecepin…(SAGE Journals).

10.    Mushroom consumption and incident risk of prostate cancer in…(Wiley Online Library).

11.    Lepidium Meyenii Extract – an overview / ScienceDirect Topics. (Science Direct ).

12.    Efficacy and Safety of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) in Patients with…(World Journal of Mens Health)

13.    A review on Plants Used for Improvement of Sexual Performance…(Wiley Online Library). 

 

🌿 Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed)

Active compound icariin functions as a PDE5 inhibitor (like Viagra), with no direct studies linking it to prostate enlargement.

Limited safety data suggest short-term use is generally well-tolerated, but long-term outcomes—particularly effects on hormone-sensitive tissues—remain unstudied  .

 

https://www.verywellhealth.com/horny-goat-weed-for-men-89463?utm_source=chatgpt.com

 (Very well health +1) 

 

🧬 Ginseng

Clinical studies show no significant testosterone increase in men, and no evidence of prostate enlargement. 

Some research indicates it may modulate androgen metabolism in rats, but again, no risk of causing prostatic hyperplasia is noted  .

 https://tau.amegroups.org/article/view/667/html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

 ( tau.amegroups.org ) 

 

🍠 Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii).

In several rat studies, red maca at 2 g/kg for 14–42 days consistently reduced prostate weight by 50%, reversing testosterone-induced hypertrophy  .

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC548136/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

(Pmc). 

A human trial in men with low testosterone reported improved urinary symptoms (IPSS score) after 12 weeks of gelatinized maca, but did not show increased prostate size or PSA levels  .

 https://wjmh.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5534%2Fwjmh.220112&utm_source=chatgpt.com

(World journal of men's health ).  

 

🧾 Summary Table

Herb	Animal Evidence	Human Data	Prostate Impact
Cordyceps Sinensis	Prostate size in mice, pro-cancer	NONE	MAY PROMOTE ENLARGEMENT ( AR – mediated )
Cordyceps militaris	Testosterone – induced hypertrophy	NONE	MAY REDUCE ENLARGEMENT. MORE RESEARCH NEEDED
Epimedium	NONE related to prostate enlargement	NO TRIALS ON PROSTATE IMPACT	NO KNOWN RISK, BUT DATA SPARSE
Ginseng	NO prostate growth observed	Testosterone ~ stable, androgen metabolism may change	NO EVIDENCE OF HARM
Maca (Red)	Prostate weight in rats	Improved urinary symptoms, no enlargement	MAY BE PROTECTIVE

 

✅ Overall Conclusion 

Cordyceps effects depend heavily on the species: sinensis showed potential to promote enlargement in animals, while militaris may be protective but neither has human studies.

For Epimedium and ginseng, there's no evidence animal or human indicating prostate enlargement risk.

Red maca stands out as a promising herb: consistent animal findings and safe human use with symptomatic benefits and no signs of prostate enlargement.

 

⚠️ Important Notes

Most data come from animal/cell models, which don’t always translate to humans.

Human studies are sparse or nonexistent especially for Cordyceps and Epimedium so safety cannot be guaranteed.

 Long-term effects of these supplements remain undetermined.

 

 🔍 Recommendations for Prevention

1. Prioritize maca if your goal is to support prostate health—its preclinical effects are consistently favorable.

 

 

2. Use Epimedium and ginseng cautiously due to limited data, but current evidence doesn’t suggest prostate risk.

3. Exercise vigilance with Cordyceps sinensis—it may stimulate prostate growth in predisposed individuals; avoid long-term use until more is known.

4. Opt for high-quality supplements, ideally third-party tested, as contamination and variability are common in herbal products.

📌 Final Word

For men aiming to support prostate health:

Red maca appears protective and symptom-relieving.

There is no current evidence that Epimedium or ginseng cause prostate enlargement.

Cordyceps sinensis, however, may trigger enlargement in animal models—use with caution.

 Regardless, monitor prostate health with regular check-ups (PSA, physical exams) if you use these over time, and always consult a healthcare provider before starting any herbal regimen.