Prosta-Q - 30-day Supply (1 bottle @ $39.99)

Prosta-Q was tested in a randomized placebo controlled clinical trial by the Institute of Male Urology (IMU) and was led by Dr. Daniel Shoskes, M.D. The study showed that 82% of males taking Prosta-Q had an "improvement of symptoms” from pelvic or genital discomfort ¹.*

These results were published in the American Medical Journal, Urology (the “Gold Journal”). Prosta-Q is also cited as a primary method for addressing the symptoms associated with pelvic or genital discomfort in various authoritative resources and books including "The Textbook on Prostatitis" and "The Prostatitis Manual", both edited by the noted prostatitis expert, Dr. J. Curtis Nickel of Queens University in Canada.

The Prosta-Q complex is a proprietary combination of clinically proven ingredients including Quercetin, a bioflavonoid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, Saw Palmetto, Cranberry, Bromelain and Papain, to aid digestion, as well as zinc. Prosta-Q has been shown to be the most effective all-natural nutraceutical formulation yet tested to "provide significant symptomatic improvement"¹ in men with pelvic or genital discomfort seeking prostate health.*

Cited References

1. Shoskes DA, Zeitlin SI, Shahed A, Rajfer J. Quercetin in men with category III chronic prostatitis: a preliminary prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Urology 1999; 54 (6): 960.

2. Shoskes D. A. : Use of the bioflavonoid quercetin in patients with longstanding chronic prostatitis. Journal of the American Neutraceutical Association, 2: 18, 1999.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products detailed on this site are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If a medical condition exists, see your health care professional.

Prosta-Q is an evidence-based nutritional supplement formulated to maintain prostate health and integrity.

           • Scientifically proven in clinical trials at major medical centers
           • Recommended by physicians worldwide
           • Activated Quercetin Complex

Prosta-Q was born out of the intense desire to tailor a combination of the most potent of the bioflavonoid supplements with a mixture of other naturally occurring compounds needed to overcome absorption issues while at the same time promoting and maintaining a healthy prostate to successfully address symptoms associated pelvic or genital discomfort.*

Early studies with bioflavonoids for prostate health were disappointing because of their low and inconsistent absorption rates. Dr. Shoskes, in association with his colleagues, recognized this and structured a formula specifically designed to increase bioavailability².

The results of the research in patients using Prosta-Q have been dramatic and compelling in significantly and rapidly addressing the symptoms associated with pelvic and genital discomfort and maintaining prostate health and integrity.*

Prosta Q contains:

- No Salt
- No Yeast
- No Wheat
- No Gluten
- No Preservatives
- No Starch
- No Sugar
- No Sodium
- No Milk/Dairy
- No Artificial flavor
- No Soy
- No Rice

Cited References

1. Shoskes DA, Zeitlin SI, Shahed A, Rajfer J. Quercetin in men with category III chronic prostatitis: a preliminary prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Urology 1999; 54 (6): 960.

2. Shoskes D. A. : Use of the bioflavonoid quercetin in patients with longstanding chronic prostatitis. Journal of the American Neutraceutical Association, 2: 18, 1999.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products detailed on this site are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If a medical condition exists, see your health care professional.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prosta-Q

Q and A with Daniel Shoskes M.D. Cleveland Ohio

What is Prosta-Q?
Prosta-Q is an herbal supplement containing bioflavonoids and minerals that is manufactured by Farr Laboratories. It is a patent pending proprietary formulation to address pelvic and genital pain and discomfort and maintain prostate health and integrity.*

What indications support the use of Prosta-Q?
I use Prosta-Q in men to support prostate health to address pelvic and genital discomfort. I first perform localizing cultures of urine and expressed prostatic secretions (EPS) in all men prior to therapy. I treat and sterilize any infection that is found to localize to the prostate. In men with extensive inflammation of the EPS, I will often give a trial of antibiotics if the patient has not been so treated before. Men with no evidence of active infection and those who have failed treatment with antibiotics are ideal candidates for the benefits of Prosta-Q.

How do you use Prosta-Q?
I recommend 1 capsule taken two to three times a day with meals. If 3 times per day is successful, many patients can then manage longer term with 2 times or once per day. If the patient has no symptom improvement after 8-12 weeks, the product is unlikely to help them.

How long will it take for Prosta-Q to work?
Some users notice improvement after the first few doses. Others find that they must take it for at least 3 months to see any benefit.

Are there any contraindications to using Prosta-Q?
There is a theoretical risk that use of Prosta-Q will interfere with the action of quinolone antibiotics (eg Cipro, Floxin, Levaquin). Therefore, don't take these antibiotics with Prosta-Q.

What side effects have you seen?
Some users who take the product on an empty stomach report mild nausea. Some users have report slight tingling in the extremities shortly after their first dose.

Prosta-Q has helped me, but I still have urinary symptoms?
Some men find that Prosta-Q is more effective for their pain than for their urinary symptoms. I have found that combining Prosta-Q with an alpha blocker (eg Flomax, Uroxatral) and/or BP-Qmax (another product from Farr Laboratories) is a helpful approach for these men.

Can I combine Prosta-Q with other supplements?
I don't recommend it. There is no way of knowing how ingredients in other herbal supplements or traditional treatments will interact with Prosta-Q. Even if the other product is considered "safe", it may interfere with the absorption of Prosta-Q, or block its actions in other ways. Furthermore, very high doses of antioxidants can lead to pro-oxidant effects. By combining high doses of multiple supplements, you may actually be producing the opposite and potentially harmful effect.

Prosta-Q has helped me feel better. Do I have to keep taking it?
I recommend staying on a maintenance dose of 1 capsule per day for an additional 2-3 months. Some users find they can stop the product without recurrence of symptoms. Some find they need to stay on the maintenance or even full dose. Some have utilized a "3 weeks on/1 week off" regimen with success.

What other brands of quercetin do you recommend?
Unfortunately, there are none other that I can recommend that have demonstrated the reliability and success that Prosta-Q has shown. Many brands do not have adequate batch to batch quality control such that one bottle works one month but another bottle doesn't work the next month. I have never seen this happen with Prosta-Q. Other brands commonly combine quercetin with vitamin C. The high doses of vitamin C delivered with the quercetin can severely acidify the urine, making symptoms worse in some men. Additionally, the proprietary levels of particular digestive enzymes in Prosta-Q was proven clinically to increase the body’s absorption of the Quercetin¹.

A new quercetin preparation called Q-Urol has the advantages of timed release quercetin combined with pollen extract. Pollen extract has shown beneficial effects for prostate health in several European studies.

Is there any medical literature to support what you say?

Hirsch IH. Integrative urology: a spectrum of complementary and alternative therapy. Urology 2000; 56 (2): 185.

Shoskes DA, Zeitlin SI, Shahed A, Rajfer J. Quercetin in men with category III chronic prostatitis: a preliminary prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Urology 1999; 54 (6): 960.

Shahed AR, Shoskes DA. Oxidative stress in prostatic fluid of patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome: correlation with gram positive bacterial growth and treatment response. J Androl 2000; 21 (5): 669.

Shahed AR, Shoskes DA. Correlation of beta-endorphin and prostaglandin E2 levels in prostatic fluid of patients with chronic prostatitis with diagnosis and treatment response. J Urol 2001 Nov;166(5):1738-41

Cited References

1. Shoskes DA, Zeitlin SI, Shahed A, Rajfer J. Quercetin in men with category III chronic prostatitis: a preliminary prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Urology 1999; 54 (6): 960.

2. Shoskes D. A. : Use of the bioflavonoid quercetin in patients with longstanding chronic prostatitis. Journal of the American Neutraceutical Association, 2: 18, 1999.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products detailed on this site are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If a medical condition exists, see your health care professional.