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Usage
Saw Palmetto is
especially helpful to men
suffering from prostate gland
problems. Its use is currently
focused on Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BPH). Saw Palmetto
relieves symptoms of BPH, such as
urinary frequency and urgency,
excessive nighttime urination, or
delayed urination. (Please note
that BPH can only be diagnosed by
a physician.) According to the
structure/function claim
documentation prepared by Don
Brown, there are also a growing
number of herbalists/naturopaths
recommending Saw Palmetto for
acne vulgaris.
History
During the
first half of the 20th century
Saw Palmetto was used in
conventional medicine as a
diuretic and as treatment for
cystitis and prostate
enlargement. It was contained in
the official compendia, the
National Foundary until 1950. The
deletion of Saw Palmetto was due
to lack of use.
In 1960 researchers
began to examine the chemical
composition and found an oil
containing sistosterols.
Sistosterols and specifically
B-Sitosterol has shown weak
estrogenic activity.
Additional
Information
Saw Palmetto berries are able
to inhibit 5-alpha-reductase.
Thus, reducing the production
suspected culprit
dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which
is a more active form of
testosterone. Saw Palmetto
extracts have been shown to block
the binding of DHT to prostate
tissue and have anti-inflammatory
properties that make it one of
the most effective treatments for
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(BPH).
Usage
Warnings
Not recommended for use by
pregnant or lactating women.
*This
statement has not been evaluated
by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is
not intended to diagnose, treat,
prevent or cure any disease.
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