Saw palmetto berries contain compounds that naturally support hormone metabolism. The fat-soluble extract is most helpful for symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia) and has also been used to treat prostatitis and urinary tract infections.
Each Capsule Contains:
Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa repens) (fruit)|160 mg
(Standardized to 85–95% free fatty acids, esters and sterols)
Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum)|160 mg
Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo) (seed)|120 mg
Tomato Extract (Lycopersicon esculentum) (fruit)|34 mg
(Standardized to 6% lycopene)
Non-medicinal ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, purified water, carob
Recommended Adult Dose: 1 softgel 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
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. Keep out of reach of 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
