How do capsules of Prostaphytol work? The polyphenols from the pomegranate dock onto the inner walls of the prostate where they activate their anti-inflammatory effects become active. When the prostate returns to a normal size range, you will feel relief from many of the symptoms you are experiencing. This includes: constant urge to urinate, painful urination and other prostate related complaints. A common issue can be naturally solved by polyphenols. In many cases, the anti-inflammatory effect of the polyphenols is noticeable after just a few days. Within a few weeks, some men report returning to normal urination.