SAW PALMETTO EXTRACT: Saw Palmetto Berries come from a small palm tree which grows in the southeastern U.S. It has been used by Native Americans and researched in Europe and Japan, where it is widely consumed.

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement (especially for men), take 1 softgel daily with meals.

Saw Palmetto - commonly known as the Prostate Herb. Saw Palmetto Extract has proven to be effective and safe in treating the symptoms of the benign (non cancerous) enlargement of the prostate known as benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Enlarged prostate or BPH affects more than half of men over age 50. When the prostate is enlarged it can press on the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder through the prostate and out the penis. Resulting symptoms include frequent urination (especially at night), week urine flow, painful urination, and difficulty emptying the bladder completely. Saw palmetto relieves the symptoms of BPH in various ways. Most importantly by altering levels of various hormones that cause prostate cells to multiply. Saw palmetto may also curb inflammation and reduce tissue swelling.

Studies have found that saw palmetto produces fewer side effects (such as impotence) and quicker results than the conventional prostate drug finasteride (Proscar) and saw palmetto took only about 30 days to become effective, compared with at least six months for the prescription medication.

A 1994 study by Baeckman of 305 men revealed 88% improved urinary flow rates, residual urine volume and prostate size after 90 days of treatment. The dosage was 160 mg standardized softgels twice daily.

In an international study of 1,000 men with moderate BPH, two-thirds benefited from taking either a prescription prostate drug (Proscar) or saw palmetto for six months. Those using the herb had fewer problems with side effects associated with the drug, such as reduced libido and impotence. However, the conventional medication significantly reduced the size of the prostate, whereas the effects of saw palmetto was much less dramatic, particularly in men who had very large prostates. The study authors concluded the herb may be most appropriate when the gland is only slightly or moderately enlarged.

Some more speculative benefits include boosting the immune system's ability to kill bacteria, which suggests that it may be a potential treatment for prostate or urinary tract infections. Also, because saw palmetto affects levels of cancer-promoting hormones, scientists are also investigating its possible role in preventing prostate cancer.

The above 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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