The berries of the saw palmetto plant have been used traditionally to enhance male urinary and reproductive health. Saw palmetto is a natural treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in men over 50. BPH can cause urinary problems and is a risk factor for prostate cancer.
Each Capsule Contains:
Saw palmetto powder (Serenoa repens) (Berry)|500 mg
Non-medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water) , silica , vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
1 capsule 3 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Take with food to minimize gastric disturbance.
Caution: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use to exclude a diagnosis of
prostate cancer.
Children: Not recommended for children
Wilt, Timothy J., et al. "Saw palmetto extracts for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review." Jama 280.18 (1998): 1604-1609.
http://www.sld.cu/galerias/pdf/sitios/mednat/saw_palmetto_extracts_for_treatment_of_benign_prostatic_hyperplasia.pdf
Marks, Leonard S., et al. "Effects of a saw palmetto herbal blend in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia." The Journal of urology 163.5 (2000): 1451-1456.
http://www.researchgate.net/publication/222512689_EFFECTS_OF_A_SAW_PALMETTO_HERBAL_BLEND_IN_MEN_WITH_SYMPTOMATIC_BENIGN_PROSTATIC_HYPERPLASIA/file/60b7d519628062f540.pdf
Gerber, G. S., et al. "Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms: effects on urodynamic parameters and voiding symptoms."Urology 51.6 (1998): 1003.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9609640