Prostate problems? Get to know 5 natural helpers

Do you constantly wake up at night because you urgently need to go to the toilet? Perhaps you get up in the morning and feel, with the first urination, that something isn't as it used to be? A weak urine stream, an unclean finish, the feeling that the bladder is never completely empty.

Many men experience such moments as they age and think they simply have to "come to terms" with it. It is dismissed as a sign of aging, even though there is a small organ responsible for these problems. The prostate. 

This organ deserves your attention. Just as you take care of your gut or your diet, you should also take care of your prostate. Because there are ways to act proactively to alleviate or even prevent discomfort, instead of silently accepting it.

What does your prostate do for you?

The prostate is a small gland in your body, located below the bladder. It surrounds the urethra and performs tasks that are easily overlooked.

About 30% of seminal fluid is produced by your prostate. This fluid contains enzymes, zinc, and citrate*¹ – substances that influence the motility and viability of sperm. Additionally, muscle cells in the prostate assist in ejaculation and prevent urine and semen from being released simultaneously.

Without a functioning prostate, not only does your daily well-being suffer. Fertility, or the ability to procreate, is also noticeably affected and can be severely limited. However, many men barely inform themselves about prostate health, even when symptoms are clearly noticeable. And this is despite the existence of completely natural methods that can help.

But how do prostate problems actually occur?

One possible reason for problems is inflammation of the prostate. A distinction is made between acute bacterial prostatitis and the chronic form. This leads to strong urges to urinate and a feeling of pressure in the pelvis. Pain during urination can also occur.*²

However, as you get older, a benign prostate enlargement is often the cause of discomfort. It is also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).*³

The enlarged tissue presses on your urethra. This causes symptoms of BPH such as frequent urination, nocturnal urination (nocturia), and a weak or interrupted urine stream. You may also experience a feeling of residual urine or difficulty initiating urination.*⁴

These symptoms are often attributed to age. But: Just because you are getting older does not mean you have to simply accept discomfort.

The causes of BPH include hormonal changes. The conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for growth and breakdown processes in prostate tissue. If your hormone balance changes, an imbalance between these processes can arise and lead to prostate growth. Age therefore plays a decisive role – yet you have more influence than many think.*³

Because other factors such as overweight, lack of exercise and oxidative stress also affect prostate development.*⁵ Thus, with the right diet and certain lifestyle measures, you can do a lot for your prostate. Our 5 helpers can also effectively support the organ in its functions.

Why should you address your symptoms?

These symptoms are not just annoying – they creep into your everyday life. Perhaps you don't even realize how much your sleep quality suffers. Perhaps you feel how your energy level decreases because you constantly wake up at night. Or perhaps you notice that your overall well-being declines.*⁶

Waking up at night due to the urge to urinate leads to fatigue. Constant urges can be responsible for stress and anxiety. Many men react by withdrawing and accepting the limitations. Simply because they think: "This is normal."

However, you should not simply accept these inconveniences. You deserve clarity about what is really behind your complaints. Therefore, an examination by a specialist is important.

If your prostate is the trigger, there are proven natural ways to support it. For example, through plant extracts, nutrients, and targeted lifestyle measures.

What 5 natural ingredients can effectively support you?

A range of plant extracts and nutrients show supportive effects in prostate complaints.

Pumpkin seed extract is traditionally known for promoting urine flow and regulating bladder function. A natural way to prevent or reduce a weak or interrupted urine stream.*⁷

Nettle root extract is used to reduce the feeling of residual urine. It is said to have a calming effect on the lower urinary tract and thus alleviate strong urges to urinate.*⁸

Quercetin has been investigated for its antioxidant effect and its inhibitory effect on chronic or acute prostate inflammation.*⁹

Zinc is essential for normal prostate function. The organ stores large amounts of the mineral, which is important for the formation of prostate fluid, among other things. Zinc also plays a role in cell metabolism.*¹⁰

Pomegranate extract contains polyphenols which are attributed strong antioxidant properties that support cell protection and promote blood circulation.*¹¹

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What can you do yourself?

In addition to taking herbal extracts and supplementary nutrients, lifestyle factors are enormously important.

A brief overview of what else you can do in everyday life to regulate symptoms:

• Regular exercise, especially pelvic floor exercises, helps to reduce problems with urination.
• A healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, unsaturated fats, and few processed foods supports cell protection and hormonal balance.
• Weight control, avoiding excessive alcohol and nicotine consumption, and adequate hydration can also help to reduce symptoms.

 

The prostate is undoubtedly a central part of the male body that often receives too little attention.

 

Common symptoms include frequent urination, weak urine flow, or a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. These usually result from a combination of growth, hormonal changes, inflammation, and lifestyle factors.

 

The good news: You can take preventative and supportive action with targeted plant extracts, important nutrients, and a healthy daily routine.

If you are mindful of your prostate‐health, you can gain more quality of life in the long term and counteract discomfort early on.

Sources:

*¹: Lawrentschuk, N., Ptasznik, G., & Ong, S. (2021, October 7). Benign Prostate Disorders. In Endotext. MDText.com, Inc. Section Physiology. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279008/ (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

*²:ScienceDirect Topics. Prostatitis: Symptoms and Causes. In Prostatitis – an overview. Elsevier. "Prostatitis is a condition characterized by pelvic pain along with irritative and obstructive voiding symptoms." Accessed via ScienceDirect Topics: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/prostatitis (sciencedirect.com)

*³: Welén, K., & Damber, J.-E. (2022). Androgens, aging, and prostate health. Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, 23(6), 1221–1231. DOI: 10.1007/s11154-022-09730-z. Accessed via PubMed Central: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9789017/ (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

*⁴: BMJ Best Practice. Benign prostatic hyperplasia – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Accessed on 31.03.2026, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/208 (bestpractice.bmj.com)

*⁵: Wang, Y.-B., Yang, L., Deng, Y.-Q., Yan, S.-Y., Luo, L.-S., Chen, P., & Zeng, X.-T. (2022). Causal relationship between obesity, lifestyle factors and risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study. Journal of Translational Medicine, 20, Article 495. DOI: 10.1186/s12967-022-03722-y. Accessed via PubMed Central: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9617448/ (translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com)

*⁶: Chartier-Kastler, E., Leger, D., Comet, D., Haab, F., & Ohayon, M. M. (2012, May 30). Prostatic hyperplasia is highly associated with nocturia and excessive sleepiness: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 2(3), e000505. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000505. Accessed via PubMed Central: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3367152/ (bmjopen.bmj.com)

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*⁸: Karami, A. A., Sheikhsoleimani, M., Memarzadeh, M. R., Haddadi, E., Bakhshpour, M., Mohammadi, N., & Mirhashemi, S. M. (2020). Urtica dioica Root Extract on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 23(10), 1338-1344. DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2020.1338.1344. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32981268/ (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

*⁹: Shoskes, D. A., Zeitlin, S. I., Shahed, A., & Rajfer, J. (1999). Quercetin in men with category III chronic prostatitis: a preliminary prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Urology, 54(6), 960-963. DOI: 10.1016/S0090-4295(99)00358-1. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10604689/ (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

*¹⁰: Li, Z., Hou, Y., Zhao, Z., Zhang, W., Zhang, J., Li, S., Nie, X., & Hou, J. (2026, March). Deciphering the role of zinc in prostate health: From mechanism to therapeutic application. Biochemical Pharmacology, 245, 117689. DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2026.117689. Available via PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41513105/ (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

*¹¹: Ebrahimpour, M., Darabi Mahboub, J., Ahmadi, M., Ghorbani Moghadam, S., Darabi Mahboub, M. R., Akhavan Rezayat, A., & Elyasi, S. (2025). Evaluation of the Effect of the Oral Formulation Prepared from the Extract of Pomegranate Peel for the Treatment of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: A Triple‐Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. Pharmaceutical Sciences, 31(4), 497-505. DOI:10.34172/PS.025.42320. Available at https://ps.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/ps-31-497.pdf (ps.tbzmed.ac.ir)