What is Saw Palmetto Extract?
Saw Palmetto is a palm tree native to the West Indies and the East coast of North America. Native Americans and early settlers used the berries to treat problems with the reproductive system, genitals, and urinary tract.
There is a lot of research and documentation that supports the benefits of Saw Palmetto relating to the prostate and urinary tract. Nearly 50% of men over 50 will experience benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement of the prostate, and 15% of those will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Saw Palmetto may be as effective as prescription medication in treating BPH. Two recent clinical trials showed that men with enlarged prostates taking Saw Palmetto extract saw a 45% reduction in nightime urination and urine flow rate increased by 50%.
According to an analysis paper published by the Journal of the American Medical Association men who were given Saw Palmetto were twice as likely to report improvement in symptoms than those given a placebo.
Our standardized Saw Palmetto contains 160mg of berry extract in 240 count softgels. The plant portion used is the berry, and the active constituents are free fatty acids and sterols are standardized to 85-95%.
Saw Palmetto Benefits and Uses
» Can support healthy prostate function
» May be beneficial for both sexes in supporting healthy hormonal balance
» Practitioners have used saw palmetto for hair loss
» May increase libido
» Can support healthy immune function
» May improve body strength
Saw Palmetto Dosage
Recommended dosage ranges from 160 – 320 mgs of the standardized herb; take 1 softgel, two times daily with a meal.
Cautions using Saw Palmetto
• If you have a hormone dependent illness, prostate problems, or are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care practitioner prior to using this product.
