Saw Palmetto

Brand

Nature's Way

Size

60 Softgels

Common Uses

Prostate problems, urinary tract infection, decreased urine flow, painful urination, BPH, testicular atrophy, impotence, increase breast size.

Suggested Dosage

Take 1 softgel twice daily, preferably with food. Best results obtained with continuous use.

Health Information

Saw Palmetto is the fruit of a small shrub in the palm family native to the south eastern United States. During the first half of this century, Saw Palmetto was often used in conventional medicine, mostly as a mild diuretic or as therapy for chronic cystitis. It was also considered beneficial in reducing enlargement of the prostate, skin eruption, and male pattern baldness. It has been said that this herb can increase the breast size of small breasted women. Clinical trials with Saw Palmetto show it decreases symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), especially reducing the urge to urinate during the night. 50% of men more than 50 years of age may develop BPH. Pressure of the enlarged prostate on the bladder may cause many of these men to waken four or five times a night with the urge to urinate. Components of fat-soluble extracts of the fruit reduce prostate size and inhibit inflammation. A double-blind French clinical trial involving 110 BPH patients, published in 1984, reported that Saw palmetto reduced the number of times a patient had to urinate at night by more than 45% and increased urinary flow rate by more than 50%. Painful or difficult urination was significantly reduced in the treatment group as compared to the placebo group. More than 2,000 patients have now been evaluated in clinical trials. German health authorities allow saw palmetto fruit preparations for difficulty of urination in early stages of BPH.

Ingredients

Each 1 Softgel contains Saw Palmetto extract (berry) 160mg, providing 85-95% fatty acids. Other ingredients: Olive oil, Gelatin (softgel), Glycerin, Water

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of Children.