Men's Health
Generally speaking, men are less likely than women to prioritize their health—or speak of it. In fact, according to a Cleveland Clinic survey, 53% of men say their health just isn’t something they talk about. But if a man is going to talk to someone about a health concern, chances are good (48%) that it will be his wife or significant other. The longevity gender gap is well-known:
Women live an average of five years longer than men.
Not only that, but they tend to fall ill at a younger age and have more chronic illnesses than women. Harvard Health attributes this health gender gap to a combination of biology, social factors, and lifestyle.
Among biological factors, hormone, prostate, and abdominal weight gain present the biggest challenges for men. Socially, men may face stressful work environments, and they may not establish a strong social network to help them cope. Stress impacts immunity, digestion, sleep, and many aspects of health. Both men and women benefit from intentional efforts to reduce and manage stress. Smoking, excess drinking, and risky behavior are often more common among men. Women tend to include more fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet.
When men think about preventing future health problems, the conditions they’re most concerned about are heart attack, cancer, weight gain, and stroke—and with good reason. Those are conditions that afflict men as they age.
Luckily, strategic nutraceutical support can stave off the frustrating side-effects of male aging. Check out our recommendations below to find a formula that will bring you back the vitality and energy you deserve.
our favorite picks to support male health and prevent disease:
More energy, sharper brain function, better mood, stronger immune system, better digestion. These are reasons to add a multivitamin supplement to your health regimen. Essential Multi takes ordinary multivitamin supplements to the next level by using pharmaceutical grade nutrients in bioavailable forms. It features a proprietary blend of highly potent herbal extracts rarely found in the diet. It’s a great way to make sure you’ve got your general health bases covered.
Prostate Support:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), one of the most common ailments aging men experience, causes discomfort while urinating and hinders the ability to fully empty the bladder. Over-activity of certain enzymes causes these prostate and urinary issues. In clinical trials, saw palmetto extract has been shown to reduce the activity rate of key enzymes. It also blocks a hormone, DHT, from binding to specific cells on the prostate. Prostate Support also contains antioxidant micronutrients and amino acids that help support healthy prostate and urinary tract function in men, such as lycopene, zinc, L-alanine, vitamin D, and vitamin B6.
