Relationship: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia and green tea

Evidence supporting the use of: Green tea
For the health condition: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been investigated for its potential role in supporting or treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), based primarily on its content of polyphenols, particularly catechins such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Green tea polyphenols exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-androgenic properties that could be relevant in the pathophysiology of BPH, which involves chronic inflammation and hormonal changes.

Some preclinical studies have shown that green tea extracts can reduce prostate weight and inhibit cell proliferation in animal models of BPH. In vitro, catechins have demonstrated the ability to modulate signaling pathways involved in prostate cell growth and inflammation. A few small human clinical trials and observational studies suggest that green tea consumption may be associated with improved lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to BPH, possibly by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in the prostate.

However, the overall quality of clinical evidence is low, with most studies being limited in size, duration, and methodological rigor. No major clinical guidelines currently recommend green tea as a standard therapy for BPH, and its benefits appear modest compared to established pharmaceutical treatments. While there is some scientific rationale and preliminary evidence, more robust and large-scale human trials are needed to confirm efficacy. Thus, green tea is rated as having weak scientific support (2/5) for BPH, but is sometimes used as a complementary approach due to its favorable safety profile.

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beta-sitosterol
black cumin
curcumin
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green tea
lignans
lycopene
nettle
pomegranate
pygeum
reishi mushroom
saw palmetto
tomato
tribulus
zinc
lingzhi
cistanche
dodder
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berry
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Cucurbita
Curcuma
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