Todd M. Siebert: 5 supplements every man should take

Men tend to think they’re invincible, but they’re not. They often think they don’t need supplements, but they do. Why?

Because chances are you work hard, play hard, fail to get enough sleep and don’t always take great care of yourself. You have stress at work, obligations at home, social responsibilities and financial challenges. Even the best diet in the world — and chances are your eating habits don’t quite make that category –won’t always shield you from all of these stressors, along with the environmental pollutants that surround us everywhere.

At the same time, you probably don’t want to take a handful of random supplements every day to protect yourself against health challenges as well as help ward off chronic disease, improve your sexual performance, boost your immune system and enhance your energy level.

So I made the selection process easy for you. Here are five supplements every man should take. Sure, there are more; but these five selections give you the most bang for your buck and are a good place to start.

Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation and prostate problems

It is critical to include omega-3 fatty acid supplements on this short list because the body is incapable of making these nutrients on its own. Men can especially benefit from taking omega-3s because these fatty acids can help prevent prostate problems such as prostate cancer, prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Omega-3 fatty acids also have been shown to help lower cholesterol, prevent cancer growth, reduce inflammation, support cardiovascular health and regulate metabolism.

Of the three types of omega-3s, EPA and DHA seem to provide more health benefits than ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). The best dietary sources of these fatty acids are fatty fish like herring, salmon and sardines, which should be consumed twice a week, according to the American Heart Association.

However, fish is not a regular item on many men’s menus, so a supplement is in order. Your healthcare provider can recommend the optimal dose of omega-3 for you. Generally, a supplement that provides 1 gram EPA+DHA is recommended for people with heart disease, while those with high triglycerides should take 2 to 4 grams daily.

Testosterone support supplements can give you more energy and better sexual health

It’s not difficult to find a man who doesn’t at least occasionally worry about his testosterone levels, especially once he gets past age 40. Since T levels begin to slowly and gradually decline starting around age 30 to 35, the timing is about right. Low testosterone levels are associated with challenges regarding metabolism, weight gain, energy, mood, muscle strength, sex drive and sexual prowess.

While many men believe the commercials and want to rush out and get testosterone therapy to address declining T levels, the vast majority of men can benefit from supplements that support natural testosterone levels. Unlike testosterone therapy, which interferes with the body’s production of the hormone and can result in harmful side effects, natural testosterone supplements help support the body’s natural manufacturing of this hormone.

The good news is there are a variety of natural supplements that can help with natural testosterone production and also support sexual health. They include acetyl-L-carnitine, avena sativa (wild oats), beet root, beta-sitosterol (a plant sterol), fenugreek, gingko biloba, green tea, L-arginine, L-citrulline, pygeum, resveratrol, tribulus terrestris and vitamin D.

Rather than take each of these 13 natural substances individually, you can get them all in one supplement, EveryDay Male®. This male health supplement has been specially formulated to promote a man’s natural testosterone health and support better sexual health.

Turmeric/curcumin can help with cancer prevention and osteoarthritis

Lovers of curry and Indian food are familiar with curcumin, an active component of the herb turmeric that gives curry its flavor and zing. Curcumin has been studied as a potential cancer-fighting agent and has demonstrated an ability to reduce prostate cancer tumors. The authors of a new study in Tumour Biology, for example, reported on a mechanism by which curcumin inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Curcumin also helps support prostate health in men who have prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. In addition, the compound is a potent antioxidant valued for its ability to reduce inflammation and pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis, as well as act as a blood thinner and immune-system booster. Curcumin has shown anti-diabetic effects and reduced diabetic complications.

Magnesium helps reduce prostatitis, inflammation and colon cancer risk

Magnesium is a mineral that is often overlooked. In fact, about 80 percent of men are deficient in this nutrient. Besides being involved in more than 300 biochemical activities in the body, magnesium helps reduce the risk of colon cancer and diabetes. It also may be a player in resolving chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

If you are an athlete or work out frequently, then magnesium needs to be on your supplement list. Magnesium supplementation is needed to reduce inflammation, prevent injury and repair overworked or damaged muscles. Look for supplements that provide the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 400 to 420 milligrams.

Prostate health supplements

Support and healthy maintenance of the prostate, especially as men age, are essential for men’s overall health. Along with wise lifestyle choices, use of prostate health supplements can be an integral part of a holistic approach to prostate well-being.

A number of natural substances have been studied for their role in promoting prostate and urinary tract health, as well as healing prostate conditions, such as BPH and prostatitis. Some of the well-researched supplements that can benefit the prostate and urinary tract include beta-sitosterol, cranberry, DIM, Graminex pollen extracts, green tea, pygeum africanum, quercetin, saw palmetto, stinging nettle, vitamin D and zinc.

The best-case scenario is to take a prostate health supplement that is formulated to combine a number of these well-researched ingredients into a single formula, such as Prost-P10x. Use of such a supplement, along with a healthy lifestyle, is important for maintaining your prostate health as well as your general well-being, especially as you age.

–Craig Cooper

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