Federal data identify prostate enlargement as the most common prostate problem in men over 50; Lakeland supplement company Prostadine marks its launch by pointing men to medical evaluation and to what research shows about popular prostate supplements
LAKELAND, Fla. — October 1, 2026 — Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, observed each September in the United States, ended Wednesday, but the health questions it raises for older men continue year-round. Prostadine, a Lakeland-based dietary supplement company that launched its first product today, is using the occasion to encourage men over 50 to report urinary symptoms to a doctor, discuss prostate cancer screening with their clinician and look closely at the evidence behind any prostate supplement before taking one.
“Awareness months do a lot of good, but the conversations they start need to continue in October and beyond,” said Kevin Moore, Product Head at Prostadine. “Prostate changes are a normal part of aging for many men, but urinary symptoms should never be assumed to be harmless. The first step for any man noticing changes is a conversation with his doctor.”
Prostate Changes Are Common After 50
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located just below the bladder, and it tends to grow as men age. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is the most common prostate problem for men older than 50, and in 2010 as many as 14 million U.S. men had lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of the condition.[1]
Because an enlarged prostate can affect the flow of urine, BPH can cause frequent urination, a sudden urge to urinate, waking at night to urinate, a weak or interrupted stream and a feeling that the bladder has not fully emptied. BPH is not cancer and does not raise the risk of prostate cancer, but its symptoms can disrupt sleep, work and daily routines.
Why Urinary Symptoms Deserve a Doctor’s Visit
Urinary symptoms are not always caused by BPH. Similar symptoms can come from urinary tract infections, prostatitis, bladder problems, diabetes, certain medications and, less commonly, prostate cancer. A doctor can identify the cause through a medical history, a physical exam and, when appropriate, urine and blood tests, and can recommend treatment if it is needed.
Some symptoms call for prompt care rather than a routine appointment. Being unable to urinate at all, or urinating with fever, chills, pain or blood in the urine, should be checked by a healthcare professional right away.
Prostate Cancer Screening Is a Shared Decision
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers among American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.[2]
Screening is usually done with a prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, blood test. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that men aged 55 to 69 make an individual decision with their clinician about whether to be screened, after weighing potential benefits against potential harms such as false-positive results, follow-up biopsies and the treatment of cancers that might never have caused problems.[3] For men aged 70 and older, the task force recommends against routine PSA-based screening. Men with a family history of prostate cancer and Black men, who face higher risk, may want to begin that conversation earlier.
“The PSA decision is not one-size-fits-all, which is exactly why it belongs in a conversation with a doctor,” Moore said. “Every man in his fifties and sixties should know that the conversation is available to him.”
Everyday Steps for Mild Symptoms
For men with mild BPH symptoms, federal health guidance describes practical steps that may help, including limiting fluids in the evening, cutting back on caffeine and alcohol, emptying the bladder fully when urinating, staying physically active and avoiding constipation.[1] When symptoms are more bothersome, doctors can offer prescription medications, minimally invasive procedures or surgery, depending on the severity of symptoms and the individual patient. Men who regularly wake more than once a night to urinate may want to raise it at their next checkup, since frequent nighttime urination can affect sleep quality and has several possible causes beyond the prostate.
What Research Shows About Popular Prostate Supplements
Supplements marketed for prostate health are widely available, but the research behind them is mixed. Saw palmetto, an extract from the berries of a palm native to the southeastern United States, is among the most widely used. Two large, well-designed clinical trials funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, published in 2006 and 2011, found that saw palmetto was no more effective than a placebo for urinary symptoms related to BPH, even at higher doses.[4] [5]
Under federal law, dietary supplements do not need FDA approval before they are sold, and manufacturers are responsible for making sure their products are safe and their claims are truthful. The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements advises consumers to tell their healthcare providers about any supplements they take, to be cautious of products promising quick or dramatic results, and to remember that “natural” does not always mean safe.[6]
“Men deserve a straight account of what the research does and does not show, including for ingredients in our own product,” Moore said. “Any decision about a supplement is one to make with a healthcare provider.”
About the Product
Prostadine is a liquid dietary supplement taken as two full droppers, or 2 milliliters, daily. It contains nine ingredients: four seaweeds (nori, wakame, kelp and bladderwrack), saw palmetto, pomegranate extract, iodine, shilajit and neem. The company publishes the full product label, including the amount of each ingredient, on its website.
While several of these ingredients have been studied individually, the company states that the efficacy of the complete formula has not been clinically validated, and no clinical trial of the finished product was cited in its published materials. Seaweeds are natural sources of iodine, an essential mineral the body uses to make thyroid hormones.[7] Pomegranate extract has been examined in small studies involving men with prostate conditions, and shilajit and neem have long histories in traditional Indian medicine, but human research on these ingredients remains limited.
The company states that Prostadine is manufactured in the United States at an FDA-registered, cGMP-certified facility, following Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations that govern manufacturing, packaging, labeling and holding operations for dietary supplements.[8] cGMP compliance addresses production standards and quality control; it does not constitute FDA approval or evidence that a product produces a specific health outcome.
Prostadine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent BPH, prostate cancer, urinary tract infections or any other disease, and it is not a substitute for medical evaluation, screening or prescribed treatment.
Safety Information
Because the formula combines added iodine with four seaweed ingredients, which can also be high in iodine, people with thyroid conditions or those taking thyroid medication should speak with their doctor before use. Seaweed products and unpurified shilajit may contain heavy metals depending on their source. Saw palmetto can cause mild digestive upset in some people, and anyone taking blood thinners should ask a doctor before using it. Anyone who is under 18, taking medication or managing a medical condition should consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any dietary supplement.
About Prostadine
Founded in 2026 and based in Lakeland, Florida, Prostadine develops dietary supplements for men’s prostate and urinary wellness. Prostadine is committed to transparency in dietary supplements, providing clear ingredient, manufacturing and safety information to consumers. The company also supports consumer education on men’s health, encouraging men to report urinary symptoms to a doctor, discuss prostate cancer screening with their clinician and review any supplement with a healthcare provider before use.
References
[1] National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases — Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia).
[2] American Cancer Society — Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer.
[3] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force — Prostate Cancer: Screening, 2018.
[4] Bent, S., et al. Saw Palmetto for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. New England Journal of Medicine, 2006.
[5] Barry, M.J., et al. Effect of Increasing Doses of Saw Palmetto Extract on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Randomized Trial. JAMA, 2011.
[6] National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements — Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know.
[7] National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements — Iodine: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.
[8] U.S. Food and Drug Administration — Dietary Supplement Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations, 21 CFR Part 111.
Media Contact
Kevin Moore, Product Head
Prostadine
Lakeland, FL
Phone: 1-800-390-6035
Email: contact@prostadine-product.com
Website: getprostadine.com
Disclaimer: Prostadine is a dietary supplement. It is not a drug and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, urinary tract infections or any other disease or medical condition, and it is not a substitute for medical evaluation, prostate cancer screening or prescribed treatment. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Information in this release about individual ingredients does not constitute clinical evaluation of the complete Prostadine formula. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any dietary supplement.
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