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Features
HISTORY
Saw Palmetto is a small shrub native to the Southeastern
United States. Native Americans used the berries as both a
food and a remedy. Saw Palmetto was official in the National
Formulary from 1926-1950 and was also found in the 23rd
edition of the United States Dispensatory. Whereas it fell out
of favor in the United States, physicians in Europe continued to
utilize this invaluable herb. In Germany today, it's one of the top
ten herbals prescribed by physicians.
A RELEVANT HERBAL FOR MEN
Saw Palmetto has been the focus of numerous clinical studies
that have pointed toward its effectiveness in supporting
proper function of the prostate. This is especially relevant for
men over the age of 50, to help maintain normal function of
the prostate.
One of the first double-blind studies of Saw Palmetto involved
110 patients. A significant number of subjects showed
normalization in urinary and prostate health. The extract was
well tolerated. An open trial with 505 subjects demonstrated
similar results. After 90 days of treatment, 88% of the patients
felt the therapy was effective.
Another large double-blind, randomized international study
followed 1,098 men for 6 months. Saw Palmetto supported
urinary flow rate and improved quality of life. The study
suggested that Saw Palmetto is effective in promoting prostate
health. Additionally, 6 % of the men in the Saw Palmetto group
felt their sexual function had improved.
A recent meta-analysis of 18 randomized trials concluded that
Saw Palmetto supports urinary and prostate health, along with
exerting a positive effect on sexual function.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
The mechanism of action of Saw Palmetto is not yet fully
understood. As with most herbals, Saw Palmetto's
effectiveness is probably the result of several differing actions.
Possible explanations include inhibition of 5-alpha reductase,
anti-estrogenic activity in prostate tissue, prostate volume
reduction, and alpha 1- adrenergic receptor antagonism.
DOSAGE
1 liquid Phyto-Cap, 2 times daily
DURATION OF USE
4-6 months
BEST TAKEN
Between meals, with water
ALCOHOL FREE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF:
Saw Palmetto Berry, Supercritical CO2
Extract (Serenoa repens) : 376 mg
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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