Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Cardiovascular Disease Protocol

Here’s a comprehensive supplement protocol for addressing severe Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and cardiovascular inflammation. This protocol includes Reishi, Saw Palmetto, Chaga, Turkey Tail, and flaxseed, with recommended dosages and timing:

1. Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)

• Dosage: 1,000 mg of Reishi mushroom extract per day, or as recommended by the product (typically standardized to 10% polysaccharides).

• Timing: Take in the morning on an empty stomach for optimal absorption.

• Benefits: Supports immune function, reduces inflammation, helps with BPH, and provides anti-cancer benefits.

2. Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)

• Dosage: 320 mg per day of standardized extract (usually 85-95% fatty acids and sterols).

• Timing: Take in the morning with food.

• Benefits: Helps manage BPH symptoms, improves urinary flow, and reduces prostate enlargement.

3. Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus)

• Dosage: 1,000–1,500 mg of Chaga extract per day.

• Timing: Take in the morning or midday, with or without food.

• Benefits: Provides potent antioxidant protection, supports immune health, and helps reduce oxidative stress and inflammation for cancer prevention and cardiovascular health.

4. Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)

• Dosage: 1,000–3,000 mg of Turkey Tail extract per day (standardized to polysaccharides like PSK or PSP).

• Timing: Split the dosage into two, taken morning and evening with meals to enhance absorption and minimize gastrointestinal upset.

• Benefits: Boosts immune response, provides cancer-fighting properties, and reduces inflammation in cardiovascular tissues.

5. Ground Flax Seeds or Flaxseed Oil

• Dosage:

  • Ground Flax Seeds: 1–2 tablespoons per day.

  • Flaxseed Oil: 1–2 tablespoons per day (around 7–14 grams of ALA omega-3).

• Timing: Take with meals, preferably in the morning or with lunch.

• Benefits: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which helps reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Lignans in flax seeds may also support prostate health and reduce cancer risk.

Sample Daily Schedule:

• Morning:

  • Reishi Mushroom (1,000 mg) on an empty stomach.

  • Saw Palmetto (320 mg) with breakfast.

  • Ground Flax Seeds (1 tablespoon) with breakfast (or 1 tablespoon of Flaxseed Oil).

  • Chaga Mushroom (1,000 mg) with breakfast.

• Midday (Optional):

  • Turkey Tail (500–1,500 mg) with lunch.

• Evening:

  • Turkey Tail (500–1,500 mg) with dinner.

Additional Tips:

• Hydration: Drink plenty of water, especially when consuming mushrooms, to help with absorption.

• Diet: A heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory diet rich in whole plant-based foods is always a good idea to combine with this protocol.