Pygeum africana extract for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis
American Journal of Medicine, 2000
Each vegan capsule delivers 200mg of Pygeum africanum bark extract standardized to 13% phytosterols (26mg per capsule). Supports prostate health and urinary comfort in men. Traditional herbal medicine with a consistent, standardized active compound profile.
Pygeum extract is derived from the bark of Prunus africana (syn. Pygeum africanum), a large evergreen tree native to the montane forests of sub-Saharan Africa, including the highlands of Cameroon, Madagascar, Kenya, and Uganda. The bark is the traditional part of the plant used in African herbal medicine for men’s health. It is harvested, dried, and processed into a concentrated bark extract standardized to 13% phytosterols, ensuring 26mg of phytosterols per 200mg capsule.
Prunus africana (commonly called Pygeum or African cherry) is a large evergreen tree in the Rosaceae family, native to the montane forests of sub-Saharan Africa. Its bark has been used in traditional African herbal medicine for generations for men’s urinary and prostate health. Pygeum bark extract became widely used in Europe in the 1960s and is now one of the most studied botanical ingredients for prostate and urinary health support in men.
Phytosterols are plant-derived sterol compounds structurally similar to cholesterol. In Pygeum bark, the primary phytosterols are beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol. These compounds are considered the primary bioactive constituents responsible for Pygeum’s prostate and urinary health supporting properties. Standardization to 13% phytosterols means every capsule delivers a consistent 26mg of phytosterols regardless of natural variation in the raw bark. Without standardization, the active compound content of herbal extracts can vary significantly between batches.
Pygeum bark phytosterols (primarily beta-sitosterol) support prostate health through several complementary mechanisms. Beta-sitosterol inhibits 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the primary androgen responsible for prostate tissue growth. Pygeum phytosterols also modulate prostaglandin synthesis in prostate tissue, supporting a healthy inflammatory response, and inhibit the binding of growth factors to prostate cell receptors. These combined actions support normal prostate size and urinary flow, which is why Pygeum has been used in European phytotherapy for prostate and urinary health for over 50 years.
Adult men seeking prostate health and urinary comfort support from a standardized, traditional herbal extract. A good fit for those who want a consistent, well-characterized Pygeum extract with a guaranteed 13% phytosterol content, a Health Canada licensed formula, and a vegan, Canadian-made capsule with no unnecessary additives. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or are taking medications. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner.
Adults (men): Take 1 capsule per day with food and a full glass of water, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. At 1 capsule per day, 120 capsules provides a 120 day supply.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly sealed after each use. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or are taking medications. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.
NPN 80140903.
Each vegan capsule delivers 200mg of Pygeum africanum bark extract standardized to 13% phytosterols (26mg per capsule). Supports prostate health and urinary comfort in men. Traditional herbal medicine with a consistent, standardized active compound profile.
Pygeum extract is derived from the bark of Prunus africana (syn. Pygeum africanum), a large evergreen tree native to the montane forests of sub-Saharan Africa, including the highlands of Cameroon, Madagascar, Kenya, and Uganda. The bark is the traditional part of the plant used in African herbal medicine for men’s health. It is harvested, dried, and processed into a concentrated bark extract standardized to 13% phytosterols, ensuring 26mg of phytosterols per 200mg capsule.
Prunus africana (commonly called Pygeum or African cherry) is a large evergreen tree in the Rosaceae family, native to the montane forests of sub-Saharan Africa. Its bark has been used in traditional African herbal medicine for generations for men’s urinary and prostate health. Pygeum bark extract became widely used in Europe in the 1960s and is now one of the most studied botanical ingredients for prostate and urinary health support in men.
Phytosterols are plant-derived sterol compounds structurally similar to cholesterol. In Pygeum bark, the primary phytosterols are beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol. These compounds are considered the primary bioactive constituents responsible for Pygeum’s prostate and urinary health supporting properties. Standardization to 13% phytosterols means every capsule delivers a consistent 26mg of phytosterols regardless of natural variation in the raw bark. Without standardization, the active compound content of herbal extracts can vary significantly between batches.
Pygeum bark phytosterols (primarily beta-sitosterol) support prostate health through several complementary mechanisms. Beta-sitosterol inhibits 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the primary androgen responsible for prostate tissue growth. Pygeum phytosterols also modulate prostaglandin synthesis in prostate tissue, supporting a healthy inflammatory response, and inhibit the binding of growth factors to prostate cell receptors. These combined actions support normal prostate size and urinary flow, which is why Pygeum has been used in European phytotherapy for prostate and urinary health for over 50 years.
Adult men seeking prostate health and urinary comfort support from a standardized, traditional herbal extract. A good fit for those who want a consistent, well-characterized Pygeum extract with a guaranteed 13% phytosterol content, a Health Canada licensed formula, and a vegan, Canadian-made capsule with no unnecessary additives. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or are taking medications. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner.
Adults (men): Take 1 capsule per day with food and a full glass of water, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. At 1 capsule per day, 120 capsules provides a 120 day supply.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly sealed after each use. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or are taking medications. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.
NPN 80140903.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 120
† Daily Value not established
American Journal of Medicine, 2000
Phytomedicine, 1995
Current Therapeutic Research, 1990
Research information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace the product's approved label information.