Using pomegranate extracts for increasing prostate specific antigen doubling time

摘要

A method of increasing a prostate specific antigen (PSA) doubling time in treating a patient. A subject with rising serum PSA is selected. A composition is administered to the subject comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a pomegranate extract comprising a higher content of high molecular weight polyphenol compared to pomegranate juice from arils. The therapeutically effective amount increases a prostate specific antigen doubling time. The pomegranate extract is formed from an insoluble byproduct component obtained by placing pomegranate solids in an aqueous solution, heating the aqueous solution to between about 60° F. to about 210° F., adding at least one enzyme to the aqueous solution, and removing residual insoluble solid materials from the aqueous solution.

主权项

1. A method for increasing a prostate specific antigen (PSA) doubling time in a patient with prostate cancer comprising:
selecting a patient with rising serum PSA; and administering a daily dosage of a pomegranate extract to said patient with rising serum PSA, wherein said daily dosage comprises 30 μmols to 3000 μmols of polyphenols, wherein said pomegranate extract is produced by a process comprising: creating a mixture by crushing pomegranate solids in an aqueous solution, wherein said pomegranate solids comprises one or more or pericarp, inner membrane and seeds of a pomegranate fruit; heating said mixture to a temperature range of 60° F. to 210° F.; adding at least one enzyme to said mixture; and generating said pomegranate extract by removing residual insoluble solid materials from said mixture.