Prostafen Review: Does It Effectively Support Prostate Health?

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About the Brand

The manufacturer of Prostafen is a company called PureNature Plus, LLC, headquartered in Van Nuys, California. Founded in November of 2017, they are a health and wellness brand which offers a line of all-natural supplements targeting a number of issues.

How Does It Work?

Prostafen includes a rich blend of natural ingredients very high in nutrients, which help boost health generally and could resolve deficiencies key to prostate health, like zinc. The formula is high in plant sterols which support the health of the prostate and urinary tract, as we explained in our review of Prostate 911.

A research review in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine by Peter S Millard, MD, PhD concluded that the data supports the effectiveness of plant sterols in improving urinary symptoms like frequency, nighttime urination, and flow issues in the short term ^[1].

These sterols and other ingredients in the blend have anti-inflammatory agents which could decrease swelling in the prostate. As a result there may be less pressure on the urethra, resulting in a decrease in issues like frequent urination, urgency, weak flow, or nighttime bathroom wakeups.

Ingredients like saw palmetto help balance hormone levels in the body by slowing the conversion of testosterone into DHT, and this may have positive benefits for urinary tract and prostate health.

Prostafen is also high in antioxidants which abolish some of the damaging free radicals in organs like the prostate, lowering levels of oxidative stress. This can lead to repair of damage, general healing, and a stronger immune system, as we said in our review of Ideal Prostate Plus.

A systematic review by Paola Lucia Minciullo published in Urologia Internationalis, et al explored the role of antioxidants on reducing oxidative stress and lessening the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia ^[2].

What Are the Ingredients?

These are some of the primary active ingredients in Prostafen:

Saw Palmetto

This extract from the American Dwarf palm tree is rich in phytosterols, which may offer benefits for prostate and urinary tract health. It reduces inflammation in the prostate, which may ease symptoms like urinary urgency, frequency, and weak flow. Saw palmetto also prevents the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Also, we have discussed this ingredient in our Prostec review.

According to Glen Nagel, naturopathic doctor and Dean of Botanical Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine:

“[Saw palmetto] gained popularity in recent years due to its potential health benefits, particularly in the realm of men’s health. It has an oily black berry that’s harvested when ripe and used in herbal medicine. It’s a source of free fatty acids, triglycerides, phytosterols, flavonoids and polysaccharides ^[3].”

A research review by Meng Liu, et al in Sage Publications examined the studies showing the potential of saw palmetto in treating urinary tract disorders ^[4].

Nettle

This is the Urtica Dioica plant, which is high in the phytosterols that support prostate and urinary tract health. It may help reduce inflammation in the prostate and urinary tract and decrease symptoms like urinary frequency, urgency, and flow.

Am 8-week study on older men with BPH published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine by Asieh Khalafi-Kheydani, et al concluded that supplementation with nettle helped reduce urinary tract symptoms like nocturia, frequency, and urgency ^[5].

Pygeum Africanum

The African Plum tree is a popular natural treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, as it’s high in phytosterol compounds that decrease inflammation. There’s evidence that it may reduce symptoms like urinary frequency and urgency.

A review of the literature published in Cochrane Library concluded that the research supports the efficacy of Pygeum Africanum in decreasing urinary tract issues associated with BPH ^[6].

Verdict: There is some scientific support for the efficacy of key ingredients in Prostafen in supporting prostate and urinary tract health.

FAQs

Q: Is It Worth It?

A: Prostafen contains some ingredients with scientific support for their benefits to prostate and urinary tract health and the price is average for the market, so it may be worth it for some users. Our main concern is the number of ingredients, some of which do not have dosages listed, which increases the risk of side effects and interactions with other medications.

Q: Where to Buy It?

A: Prostafen is for sale from the manufacturer’s official site exclusively, and as there are a few imitations around make sure you do purchase it there. They offer discounts on bulk purchases. The prices are as follows:

• 1 Bottle – $49
• 3 Bottles – $33/bottle
• 6 Bottles – $24/bottle

Q: How Do You Take It?

A: The recommended dosage is 2 capsules daily with a glass of water, whenever you choose. Do not take more than this amount in a 24 hour period under any circumstances.

Q: What is the Return Policy?

A: The manufacturer has a 365 day, no-hassle return policy on Prostafen. If you don’t get the expected results, contact customer service for instructions within a year of the order and send all of the bottles back, empty or full. You should get a full refund of the purchase price.

Q: What Sets It Apart From the Competition?

A: Prostafen includes a rich blend of ingredients which rivals many other formulas, and that does make it unique. However, as we’ve said, it also increases the chances of having side effects and interactions with medications.

Some of the ingredients in Prostafen are unnecessary, as there are many other excellent prostate health supplements available without them.

What Do the Reviews Say?

Our team of RDNs assessed Prostafen and compared it with other natural prostate health supplements on the market, for a final rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It’s a good formula with a number of science-backed ingredients, however, our concern is that there are unnecessary ingredients which could increase the risk of side effects.

There are reviews of Prostafen on the official website, but we couldn’t find any on independent sites to compare. The 285 users give a total rating of 5 stars, however, there’s no way to check if the comments come from verified buyers.

One of the reviews comes from Freddie, who says that he’s getting great results with this supplement:

I tried it for a month, and I do notice a difference. One of the few options that worked for me.

Another user, Christina, says is works well to decrease her husband’s nighttime bathroom breaks:

My hubby loves this supplement. It took about a week or two for it to really help with those late night trips to the potty. He forgets to take it sometimes and then is reminded when he wakes in the middle of the night. But it takes a while for it to kick in again. So if it works for you find a way to take it every day.

Verdict: The feedback for Prostafen on the official site is very positive, however, there are no independent reviews to confirm this customer experience.

Conclusion

Prostafen by PureNature Plus is a fairly good prostate and urinary tract health supplement in the view of our nutritional team, meriting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It includes a rich blend of organics, some of which have research support for their benefits in decreasing issues like frequency, urgency, and weak flow.

However, the formula is partially a proprietary blend, and we have no idea of dosages for these ingredients. The only Prostafen reviews are on the official website, and they are all 5 star ratings. This seems unlikely, so we’d love to see some independent reviews come out for comparison.

Prostafen is an organic formula with all-natural ingredients, and it’s free of artificial or chemical additives or fillers. While the manufacturer says there are no reported side effects, some users may experience symptoms. Check with your physician before taking Prostafen, and discontinue use if you have any unpleasant side effects.