Herbal preparations and microelements as alternative therapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction


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The aim of the work is to provide a current view on the efficiency of the components of dietary supplement Antiprost for the treatment of urological diseases. The study results on the influence of the dietary components of supplement Antiprost are presented in the article in according to principles of evidence-based medicine. Antiprost can be used in the routine urological practice in specific situations, e.g., if patient refuses from the conventional treatment in BPH/LUTS/ED for any personal reasons, or in case of individual intolerance of standard drugs. Randomized clinical trials should be performed for further studying of the efficiency of dietary supplement Antiprost.

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A. A Kamalov

Moscow Research and Education Center of the Lomonosov Moscow State University; Lomonosov Moscow State University

Email: armais.kamalov@rambler.ru
Academician of the RAS, MD, professor, Director of Medical Scientific and Educational Center

A. N Nizov

Moscow Research and Education Center of the Lomonosov Moscow State University

Email: nizovale@gmail.com
Ph.D., urologist of Medical Scientific and Educational Center; junior researcher at the Scientific Department “Urology and Andrology”

D. A Okhobotov

Moscow Research and Education Center of the Lomonosov Moscow State University; Lomonosov Moscow State University

Email: 14032007m@gmail.com
Ph.D., urologist and senior researcher at the Scientific Department “Urology and Andrology” of Medical Research and Educational Center, scientific secretary of Russian Society “Male and reproductive Health”

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