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Phytosterols are phytonutrients that occur widely throughout the plant kingdom and are present in many edible fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, cereals, and legumes. The most common phytosterols, B-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol, are health-promoting relatives of cholesterol – the small differences between their chemical structures and the structure of cholesterol make all the difference in the world.
The vitamins and essential minerals are just that – essential. They must be part of the diet every day, day after day, year after year. Long-term failure to include enough of even one vitamin or essential mineral from the diet will cause disease, cell death and tissue degeneration. Eventually, the entire body will begin to die. Obviously, this is not a scenario consistent with the goal of Healthy Aging, as deficiencies of essential minerals and vitamins are the unhealthiest way to age. In the paradigm of healthy aging, ensuring adequate intakes of these essentials is the first step. Without this essential foundation, the other pillars of healthy aging crumble fast.
A healthy prostate depends on Selenium consumption. Published results of scientific analysis shows that 100mcg of Selenium daily can adequately maintain the function of a man’s prostate. It appears that Selenium “seeks out” the cells of the prostate and balances oxidant/antioxidant ratios to promote sustained health of all these cells. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, as of February 21, 2003, “Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer” and “Selenium may produce anti-carcinogenic effects in the body. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may produce anti-carcinogenic effects in the body.” These statements reinforce why Selenium is of great importance for a man’s prostate.
