other · for prostate symptoms
Rye Grass Pollen Extract (Cernilton)
Proposed to relax the muscle at the bladder neck. The mechanism is not firmly established.
Say that in clinical terms
Proposed to relax the bladder neck/urethral smooth muscle and have mild anti-inflammatory, anti-androgenic effects on the prostate; mechanism not firmly established.
How strong is the research?
Evidence evidence
Only one studyLow-quality evidence
1 paper read, 1 supporting.
Tested as: Cernilton (standardized rye grass/Secale cereale pollen extract, brand Cernitin), typically 126 mg two to three times daily (252-378 mg/day).
Who was studied: Men with an enlarged prostate causing symptoms.
How much to take
252–378 mg