Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto (Berry Good for the Prostate) extracted from the
dark purple berries of the American saw palmetto plant. Saw Palmetto claims as a
supplements benefits such as Shrinks the prostate, reduces symptoms of benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is an overgrowth of the cells in the prostate
gland, possibly due to changes in hormone levels that occur with age. Saw
palmetto help block conversion of testosterone to another form (DHT), which has
a stimulatory effect on prostate cells.
Benefits of Saw Palmetto
Today the product is mainly used for the treatment of conditions
associated with BPH (nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland). Several
factors are recognized as playing a major role in the development of BPH. First,
functioning testes and a critical level of androgens are essential to the
development of BPH. Second, a change in prostatic androgen metabolism occurs
that favors the accumulation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and third, an
increase in the ratio of plasma estrogens to androgens. Recent clinical research
appears to have proven that Saw Palmetto extract is beneficial in BPH. Other
popular uses of Saw Palmetto are in natural breast enlargement preparations such
as MegaBust breast enlargement formula ; Ameri-Breast enhancement formula or in
natural viagra or impotency type products such as Red Rooster Pills, a type of
herbal viagra. Recently an ever increasing number of companies are marketing Saw
Palmetto in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
Other Health Benefits Of Saw Palmetto
Recently an extract derived from the Saw Palmetto berry has been
used to treat male genitourinary problems. It grows naturally in the southeast
United States, and has been used as a folk remedy for this issue for hundreds of
years. In recent years science has confirmed that Saw Palmetto is an effective
herbal remedy in helping to treat the common symptoms associated with and
enlarged prostate gland. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common
occurrence in almost all men over 50.
The prostate gland is a walnut shaped gland that surrounds the urethra like a
doughnut and produces the seminal fluid that carries the sperm. When the
prostate gland enlarges, it tends to compress the urethra, narrowing its
diameter and creating symptoms such as restrictive urine flow. Other annoying
symptoms of an enlarged prostate are frequent and sometimes painful urination,
nighttime urination (nocturia), difficulty in starting and stopping urination,
and a feeling that the bladder is not really empty.
The Short listing of health benefits from Saw Palmetto are as follows:
· Mild diuretic
· Sedative
· Anti-inflammatory
· Antiseptic
· Increases breast size
· Improves sexual vigor
· Aphrodisiac
· Stimulates hair growth
· Used to treat colds & Flu, irritated mucous membranes and sore throat.
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