The extract of serenoa produced from brown berries of the plant saw palmetto, which grows mainly in the southeastern US.
The saw palmetto has been used for centuries to treat prostate problems.
According to a report in 1993 in Germany, 90% of patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia administered natural healing substances and 50% of Germans urologists prefer administering herbal extracts against synthetic pharmaceuticals. Of all the herbs, the saw palmetto is the one most widely used.
The data on the effectiveness of saw palmetto is impressive. Research results have shown that the natural healing substance derived from the herb has a 90% success rate in the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia, in terms of improving the flow of urine, the proper emptying of the bladder, the feeling of pain and discomfort urination and reduce nocturnal enuresis.
All benefits occurred within thirty days of receipt of the herb.
It is not yet clear how the action of saw palmetto. studies show that the plant extract preclude the enzyme that promotes the production of dihydrotestosterone (which causes swelling of the gland).
The beneficial effects of saw palmetto is cumulative and therefore long-term use provides more improvement of the patient.
Components
Extract of the herb Sao Palmetto (Saw Palmetto) 320mg, equivalent to 3.4g of dried fruit Saw palmetto berries, a gelatin capsule
Adults: 1 capsule daily after meals. Unchewed swallowed with some water.