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Saw Palmetto Prostate Benefits
Introduction for Saw Palmetto Prostate Benefits
Enough saw palmetto prostate benefits have been seen in research for men consider using this supplement for natural treatment of symptoms associated with benign prostate gland enlargement (called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens or Sabal serrulata) is a dwarf palm plant with berries native to the southeastern US which may have prostate benefits in improvement of urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement. Saw palmetto has some potential adverse effects that the healthcare provider should be aware of. The latest and strongest evidence based uses for Saw Palmetto are included below.
An overview of Saw Palmetto effectiveness and dosage:
Saw palmetto prostate benefits were seen in an overview by Neelima Dhingra and Deepak Bhagwat. The authors found that treatment with saw palmetto found that 160 mg of this agent taken 2 times per day for 1 to 3 months was shown to be beneficial over placebo for improving symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). S. repens is different than prescription medications for BPH in that it does not cause impotence, and has no effect on prostate size or the prostate-specific antigen test. (1)
Introduction for Saw Palmetto Prostate Benefits
