Saw Palmetto - Naturally reverse enlarged prostate while improving male health

Saw Palmetto - Naturally reverse enlarged prostate while improving male health


(NaturalNews) Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a palm plant that has
been used by native Americans and other cultures for centuries to treat
various urinary and reproductive issues. The active ingredients come
from the fruit of the plant's brown-black colored berries.

As effective as Proscar at treating BHP

A
large percentage of men over the age of 40 and nine out of ten men over
60 have less than perfect prostate health. Most common is a condition
known as BHP or benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is the medical term
for an enlarged prostate. Although the condition is not cancerous, it
can cause trouble urinating because the enlarged prostate presses on the
urethra. Saw palmetto is the number one herbal treatment for reversing
BHP.

Numerous clinical trials have been conducted in Europe
comparing saw palmetto to the most prescribed drug for BHP, Proscar. A
critique of 24 of these European trials was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in November of 1998. Almost 3,000 men in total participated, using either saw palmetto, Proscar or a placebo.

The
journal found that groups consuming the saw palmetto had a 28 percent
improvement in urinary tract symptoms, a 24 percent improvement in peak
urine flow and 43 percent improvement in general urine flow. The
outcomes were similar to the groups taking Proscar and superior to the
placebo groups.

Other sources have come to the same conclusions
regarding saw palmetto and Proscar. Dr. Allen E. Shaughnessy and Dr.
Andrea E. Gordon analyzed 21 prior clinical studies in a March 2003
issue of American Family Physician. They concluded that saw
palmetto was as effective as Proscar at treating enlarged prostates. In
addition, they commented on the fact that the plant-based remedy is less
expensive than its pharmaceutical counterpart.

Scientists aren't sure precisely how Saw Palmetto
improves BHP, but they suspect that its active substances may inhibit
5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme which converts testosterone to
dihydrotestosterone. Dihydrotestosterone is a fundamental component
involved in the onset and advancement of BHP.

While
Saw Palmetto can be very effective in treating BHP and improving
prostate health in general, there are other nutrients to consider. Each
of these essential vitamins and minerals can improve prostate health and
help prevent prostate cancer:

- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K2
- Vitamin E
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Selenium

More benefits

Saw
Palmetto may also be effective in increasing testosterone levels,
improving sexual energy and promoting hair growth. Its effectiveness in
inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase may also be responsible for its usefulness
in preventing baldness, a form of hair loss called androgenic alopecia.
Saw Palmetto may also aid in muscle growth as it contains fatty acids
that aid protein in building and strengthening muscle tissues.

Its
active ingredients include fatty acids, plant sterols, and flavonoids,
all of which are chemicals that are effective in preventing cancer,
reducing inflammation and strengthening the immune system. This
versatile herb has also been shown to be effective in treating sore
throat, asthma, colds, coughs, irritated mucous membranes, chronic
bronchitis and migraines and can be used as an antiseptic and an
expectorant.

Side effects

Saw Palmetto extract is
considered very safe and related to very few side effects or allergic
reactions. Gastrointestinal side effects are among the most common;
however, they may be reduced by ingesting the supplement along with
food.

Tips for buying Saw Palmetto

Many herbal
supplements contain no active ingredients at all, which is why it's
always important to purchase reputable brands. Also, be sure that the
manufacturer uses the super critical carbon dioxide method to extract
the active ingredients out of the berries. Other more harsh methods may
diminish these beneficial substances.

Source:-
http://www.naturalnews.com/038581_Saw_Palmetto_enlarged_prostate_BHP.html