Mon May 06, 2013 10:42 pm
Urinary frequency, ha, ha! This probably deserves its own thread here, given that so many pilots are older males. I'm 50, and I'm beginning to see symptoms of BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia). I was getting up in the middle of each night to go pee, then someone told me about a nutritional supplement called beta sitosterol. It's derived from plants, and it's available over the counter (or over the internets). It's promoted as a way to reduce cholesterol, but it has the side effect of relaxing the prostate gland. I started taking it several months ago, one pill in the morning, and another at night. I took it for about a week before I saw any results, but after that I found that my urinary flow increased a little bit, and I was able to more completely empty my bladder so I don't have to go as often. It's not a complete cure, but it's a big relief! I had tried some other popular remedies (saw palmetto, pumpkin seed extract, etc.), but they seemed inconclusive, whereas the effect from this is quite noticable. I usually don't get up during the night now, and I haven't noticed any negative side effects. Highly recommended!