Tackling Bladder Issues Doesn't Have to Be Scary
Running to the bathroom every chance you get? Waking up countless time a night to empty your bladder? Is your bladder determining what activities you can and cannot do?
Prescription drugs made for bladder issues may be effective but usually come with a laundry list of unpleasant side effects like nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headaches and more. You shouldn’t have to replace one debilitating symptom with another. Thankfully there is a much less invasive and highly effective alternative for optimal bladder health, and, it’s completely natural.
What are Pumpkin Seed and Soy Extract?
Also known as a pepita, the pumpkin seed is the characteristic green and edible seed found within a pumpkin or certain types of squash. Pumpkin seeds are one of the world’s healthiest foods as they are packed with protein, healthy fatty acids, and minerals such as zinc.
Soy extract begins with the soybean, a type of legume famously grown throughout Asia but commonly produced in the US as well. There are nutrients found within soy called isoflavones, and obtaining these are the goal of the soy extraction process. Dietary soy is one way to get isoflavones but supplements are the most concentrated form as well as the most convenient.
Benefits of Pumpkin Seed for the Bladder
Pumpkin seeds, more specifically the oils found within have been shown to alleviate all symptoms related to an overactive bladder. One recent study involved 45 male and female volunteers. They were given 10 grams of pumpkin seed oil daily and were surveyed after 6 and 12 weeks. Across the board, all subjects reported a lower daytime and nighttime urinary frequency along with less urgency overall.
For men, pumpkin seeds are helpful in alleviating prostate swelling or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Prostate swelling is a natural part of the aging process for men. This swelling can put pressure on the bladder, resulting in an increased feeling to urinate, especially during the night.
Pumpkin seed extract supplementation was found in one study to dramatically improve the quality of life and lower prostate swelling after only three months.
Benefits of Soy Extract on Bladder Health
Soy extract is often a natural way to alleviate symptoms of menopause, but it has also been shown to treat an overactive bladder.
One study took 120 subjects and gave them either a placebo or a combination of soy isoflavones and pumpkin seed oil. At the conclusion of 12 weeks, the group who had been taking the pumpkin seed and soy combination reported a significant reduction in overactive bladder symptoms compared to their placebo counterparts.
The most notable result was the reduced occurrences of nighttime urination or nocturia. This is important because most falls and consequential bone breaks happen during the night while making a trip to the bathroom.
Supplement for Bladder Health
Making pumpkin seeds and soybeans a part of your diet is one way to increase your consumption of nutrients proven to help with bladder health. A much easier way to get these nutrients is with a quality supplement using a blend of pumpkin seed oil and soy isoflavones.
Bladder Brake contains a proprietary blend of pumpkin seed extract and soy isoflavones, mirroring the same amount used in clinical trials and studies, such as the ones mentioned above. Bladder Brake is also made to the highest purity standards, ensuring an outstanding quality supplement and results.
Author: David Sautter is a NASM certified personal trainer and a NASM certified fitness nutrition specialist who has worked in the fitness industry for over 12 years.
During his time in the fitness industry, David Sautter has conducted many fitness workshops, trained hundreds of clients, and has written extensively for a variety of companies. He has been a featured fitness writer on many high-profile health and fitness websites. Aside from producing weekly articles, David has been the writer of several e-books and training guides.
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