About Cernitin / rye grass pollen extract
Standardized grass/flower pollen extract (Cernitin/Graminex). Multiple RCTs and a comprehensive review/meta-analysis in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) and BPH report improved symptom scores and quality of life versus placebo, with good tolerability. Trials are modest in size; effect is best supported for male urinary/prostate symptoms specifically. Distinct from bee pollen.
What Cernitin / rye grass pollen extract supports
- RCTs suggest improved prostatitis/BPH urinary symptoms and quality of life in men
How much Cernitin / rye grass pollen extract to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
375–750
mg
Prostatitis/BPH trials typically used ~378 mg/day (Cernilton) or two standardized tablets daily for ~12 weeks.
Clinical evidence
Moderate clinical evidence. Multiple RCTs plus a review/meta-analysis in CP/CPPS and BPH.
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