Cocoa Extract May Combat Prostate Enlargement

Harry Hirsute · � #1 � 01-12-2008, 01:45 AM

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-malignant enlargement of the prostate that results in obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms.

Plant extracts are frequently used to treat BPH rather than therapeutics that can cause severe side effects.

ACTICOA() (Ba0rry Callebaut France, Louviers, France) powder (AP) is a cocoa polyphenolic extract, and we have shown in a previous study that oral treatment with AP prevented prostate hyperplasia. This study investigated whether AP could improve established prostate hyperplasia using the same testosterone propionate (TP)-induced prostate hyperplasia model in rats.

Male Wistar-Unilever rats were randomly divided in four groups of 12 rats: one group injected with corn oil and orally treated with the vehicle (negative control) and three groups injected subcutaneously with TP and orally treated with the vehicle (positive control) or AP at 24 (AP24) and 48 (AP48) mg/kg/day.

Treatments started 1 week after the start of the induction of prostate hyperplasia and lasted for 2 weeks. The influence of TP and AP on body weights, food and water consumptions, plasma polyphenolic concentration, and serum dihydrotestoterone (DHT) level of rats was examined.

At completion of the study, rats were sacrificed, and the prostates were removed, cleaned, and weighed. The prostate size ratio (prostate weight/rat body weight) was then calculated.

TP significantly influenced the body weight gain of the rats and their food and water consumptions, while AP reduced significantly these differences in a dose-dependent manner.

AP significantly reduced serum DHT level and prostate size ratio in comparison with positive controls also dose-dependently.

In conclusion, AP orally administered was effective for reducing established prostate hyperplasia, especially at the dose of 48 mg/kg/day.

Cocoa and Prostate Enlargement - Link

Arrowwind09 · � #2 � 01-29-2008, 04:14 PM

I ate my first pure raw unadulterated chocolate while in Mexico last week. It was merely the seeds ground up, unsweetened. I loved it. "

Iggy Dalrymple · � #3 � 01-29-2008, 04:35 PM

Harry, I know that you're a fan of cocoa/chocolate. What product do you use and where do you buy it?

Harry Hirsute · � #4 � 01-29-2008, 05:39 PM

Hello, Iggy. I know you're not much of an IHerb fan but I'm sure you can find this product elsewhere:

https://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails....&pid=8254&at=0

I'll likely switch back to this one however - due to the considerable price-difference:

https://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=5023

FYI, I may be a chocophile but I recently tried a cacao-based supplement that didn't do anything (demonstrable) for me:

https://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails....&pid=8331&at=0

Iggy Dalrymple · � #5 � 01-29-2008, 09:55 PM

Do you use it primarily as hot cocoa?

Harry Hirsute · � #6 � 01-29-2008, 10:08 PM

Sometimes but I typically use it in homemade milkshakes.

The shakes usually consist of some form of milk (raw, grass-fed milk - most often), organic omega-3 eggs, cocoa powder, stevia and organic vanilla extract.

I put the ingredients in a mixing cup and blend (with an immersion blender) until smooth and creamy.

I alternate between chocolate and berry shakes.

Arrowwind09 · � #7 � 02-05-2008, 09:34 AM

In Mexico it was $8 a kilo. Thats where to shop if you have time!

Iggy Dalrymple · � #8 � 02-08-2008, 07:12 AM

Harry, what do you think of this deal? 5 pounds for $19.32.
https://www.trueharvest.com/product_i...oducts_id/6556

Update: I bought at TrueFoods.........better deal on shipping
https://www.truefoodsmarket.com/produ...oducts_id/3450

Harry Hirsute · � #9 � 02-08-2008, 11:11 AM

Iggy,

That's a fantastic deal! Just make sure to store it carefully. Cocoa powder is more delicate than many other bulk items - due to it's higher fat content.

Let us know if you come up with some interesting applications for the cocoa powder. You'll have plenty to experiment with.

One day soon, I plan on making a slightly modified version of ST's chocolate/coconut treats. I'll report back with my results ...

Iggy Dalrymple · � #10 � 02-19-2008, 08:18 PM

My 5 pounds of organic cocoa arrived yesterday. I've made two large mugs of hot cocoa, sweetened with stevia. It's quite tasty and satisfying. I think I can let it count as one meal.

Harry Hirsute · � #11 � 02-19-2008, 08:41 PM

I was just thinking of asking you about your cocoa experience.

The past few days, I've been experimenting with a stronger hot cocoa (about three tablespoons per cup - probably about 1 oz of the dry powder). I find that this stronger brew is quite energizing (not surprisingly ... due to a few of the known phytochemicals in cacao).

Do you notice any effect on your mood or energy-level after drinking the hot cocoa?

Iggy Dalrymple · � #12 � 02-20-2008, 08:00 PM

It was very satisfying and I felt mentally alert, but it didn't cause insomnia.
Tonight I skipped it because I just made a big salad, and that means red onion tea.

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