I also take the herbal supplement Nettle Root Extract. Again the brand Nettle Root that I use is Solaray manufactured by the Nutraceutical Corporation. It has been shown that Nettle Root has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. It comes from the Stinging Nettle Plant and can be found growing in South America, Europe, and Asia. The primary reason I use this supplement is because of male urinary/prostate health benefits. As I have gotten older my PSA level, while in the normal range, has begun to slightly rise. If you are unfamiliar with PSA, simply put, it is a blood test that measures the amount of Prostate-Specific Antigen or (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced in the Prostate Gland and high levels of PSA “COULD” indicate the presence of prostate cancer. I should mention at this point that many medical professionals dispute the dependability of the PSA test as the sole indicator of Prostate Cancer. But as I said, because of my own test numbers, I thought I would be proactive and so I began taking this supplement about 4 months ago.

Additionally, Nettle Root Extract is also believed to offer the following:

· Respiratory Health benefits  

· Skin Disorder Health Benefits

· Treatment of Benign Prostate

· Treatment of Sinusitis

· Healthy Hair Benefits

I want to note, that in my research of this supplement, some possible side effects listed included: dehydration, gastrointestinal discomfort, blood thinning, and blood pressure changes (mainly lower blood pressure). Although I haven’t personally experienced any of these, this is Definitely one of those supplements you want to check out with your doctor prior to taking.