Selenium – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D. https://drsokhandan.com Naturopathic physician as a Primary Care Provider. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:18:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.3 https://drsokhandan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-logo-32x32.jpg Selenium – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D. https://drsokhandan.com 32 32 prostate – Enlarged (BPH) https://drsokhandan.com/prostate-enlarged-bph/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prostate-enlarged-bph Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:39:37 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=2729 Enlarged Prostate, BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, is a condition involving the enlargement (hyperplasia) and Inflammation of the Prostate Gland. Enlarged Prostate can occurs in men over the age of 40 – approximately 45% to 50% of men are affected by Enlarged Prostate at some stage of their lives. The prevalence of Enlarged Prostate increases with age.  5% to 10% of men aged 30 experience Enlarged Prostate;  more than 90% of men over the age of 85 experience Enlarged Prostate. BPH are completely separated from Prostate Cancer.

 BPH can be start in men 
– Age 40 up to 9%
– Age 60 up to 60%
– Age 90 up to 80%

Substances may Cause Enlarged Prostate
– Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
 may increase the risk of Enlarged Prostate.
– Obesity may increase the risk of Enlarged Prostate.
– Protein Kinase C
 (Excessive activity) has been implicated in the development of Enlarged Prostate.
– 5-Alpha Reductase has been implicated in Enlarged Prostate (due to its role as a catalyst for the conversion of Testosterone to.   Dihydrotestosterone – excessive serum Dihydrotestosterone is strongly implicated as a cause of Enlarged Prostate).
– Elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels may be a biomarker for Enlarged Prostate.
– Excessive Aromatase activity has been implicated in Enlarged Prostate (Aromatase is known to be present in the Prostate, where it catalyzes the conversion of Testosterone to Estradiol – Estradiol activity in the Prostate stimulates the growth of the Prostate).
– Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) may increase the risk of Enlarged Prostate.
– Excess Estradiol hormone levels may increase the risk of Enlarged Prostate.
– Excess Estrone hormone levels may increase the risk of Enlarged Prostate.
– Fibroblast Growth Factor is speculated to be involved in the development of Enlarged Prostate.
– Excessive Prolactin production may cause Enlarged Prostate.
– Exposure to Lead may cause Enlarged Prostate.
– Tobacco smoking may increase the risk of Enlarged Prostate.

Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
– Frequent Urination
– Incontinence
– Male Urinary Hesitancy
– Painful Urination
– Bladder can not empty
– Need to go soon after
– Bladder Stone

– Bleeding
– infection
– Complete inability to urine

Substances may Prevent/Alleviate Enlarged Prostate
– Amino acid (Alanine, Glycine
and Glutamic Acid) may minimize the symptoms of Enlarged Prostate when used in combination therapy.
– Melatonin
– Lycopene
– Omega-3 Fatty Acids
– Lauric Acid
– Beta-Sitosterol
– Zinc
– Selenium
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C-Reactive Protein https://drsokhandan.com/c-reactive-protein/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=c-reactive-protein Sun, 11 Oct 2020 06:00:27 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=2646 C-Reactive Protein

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker often checked in blood test to determine level of inflammation in the body. C-Reactive Protein that can be used to predict heart attack risk.  It is produced by the Liver and released in response to acute injury, Bacterial & Viral Infection or other causes of Inflammation that causes increase of CRP. The body releases CRP into the bloodstream when Blood Vessels leading to the Heart are damaged, a common result of Atherosclerosis.  C-Reactive Protein level indicates the degree of Inflammation occurring in the lining of the Arteries. C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of abnormal Blood Clotting (its presence is indicative of destabilized atherosclerotic plaque that can cause abnormal Blood Clotting). C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of future Heart Attack risk (its presence is indicative of destabilized atherosclerotic plaque that can cause Heart Attacks).  People with high levels of C-Reactive Protein are three times more likely to die from a future Heart Attack than people with low levels of C-Reactive Protein. The Brains of Alzheimer’s Disease patients contain higher than normal levels of C-Reactive Protein and also patients with Dementia have  higher than normal levels of C-Reactive Protein in there brain.

Toxic Effects of C-Reactive Protein
–
 Biomarker of Inflammation
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Biomarker of future Hypertension risk
– biomarker of future Heart Attack
– biomarker of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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Biomarker of future Stroke
–
Biomarker of abnormal Blood Clotting
–
biomarker of Atherosclerosis
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May be a biomarker of (acute) Pancreatitis
–
May be a biomarker of future risk of Cataracts
–
May be a biomarker forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
–  May be a biomarker for Cancer (Colon and Prostate)
– May be a biomarker of Insulin Resistance
– May be a biomarker of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
–
Biomarker of Crohn’s Disease
– May be a biomarker of Rheumatic Fever
–
May be a biomarker of Rheumatoid Arthritis
–
May be a biomarker of Fractures

 

Substances may Lower C-Reactive Protein Levels
– Dietary Fiber
– DHEA
-Arginine
– Selenium
– Magnesium
– Folic Acid
– Vitamin B6
– Vitamin D
– Vitamin C
-Vitamin E
– Curcumin
– Resveratrol
– Eicosapentaenoic Acid
(EPA)
– Omega-3 Fatty Acid
– Fish Oil
– Krill Oil
– Flax Seed grained or oil
– Nuts
– Who; Grains
– Probiotic
(Lactobacillus)
– Red Yeast Rice
– Quercetin
– Wine
– Chocolate
– Patented Medicines (Aspirin and Ibuprofen)

 

Substances may Increase C-Reactive Protein Levels
–
Immune System Chemicals (Interleukin-1, Interleukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor)
– Conjugated Estrogens
– Trans-Fatty Acids
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More than one cup a day Coffee
– Tabacco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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