Inhibition of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism by an Extract from Rye Pollen Inhibition of the Arachidonic Acid Metabolism by an Extract from Rye Pollen

Clinical studies with a defined pollen extract preparation document its symptomatic efficacy in patients with benign prostatic diseases. In patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) a significant reduction in nocturia and residual urine is observed (4,8). The continued improvement in symptoms (5) and a significant reduction in the anteriorposterior diameter of the prostate after six months of treatment (8) suggest a permanent pharmacological influence on pathophysiological alterations induced by the underlying disease. In patients with chronic non-bacterial prostatitis a significant improvement in symptoms or even a symptom-free status is achieved as it is in patients with prostatodynia. Furthermore, a reduction or even normalization of the white cell count in prostatic secretions has been documented (7).