For enlarged prostate. Used in herbal medicine to relieve urologic symptoms associated with mild to moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as weak urine flow, incomplete voiding, frequent daytime and nighttime urination.

Each capsule contains: Organic Saw Palmetto fruit extract* (Serenoa repens) (9-12:1) 320 mg, equivalent to 2880 - 3840 mg berries; and not less than 85% fatty acids. *Certified by: Bio Suisse

Non-medicinal ingredients of the capsule: Gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol, iron oxide

Facts: Saw Palmetto has many names: sabal serulata, Saw Palmetto, serenoa repens.

The first inhabitants of America, the Mayas, already used its fruit (or berry). Traditionally, Saw Palmetto berries were used as a male reproductive system tonic: Saw Palmetto had a reputation for stimulating male hormone production (see pharmacology). Moreover, Saw Palmetto berries were used for every urinary problem and were considered to have breast-enhancing properties in women and to improve fertility.

The first European settlers considered its fruits as an emergency food because they keep very well when dried but are far from pleasing to the taste buds.

For the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia: (BPH) is a problem affecting men from the age of forty. At 50, 50% of men are affected and at 80, 95% of men have BPH symptoms and the other 5% have a latent form without symptoms. The main BPH symptoms are a reduction of urinary flow, a frequent sense of urgency to urinate, nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), an inability to completely empty the bladder and a residual urine volume of the bladder. BPH may cause an important decrease in the quality of life and may lead to serious complications like kidney infections and illnesses.

Contrary to popular belief, BPH is not a swelling (hypertrophy) but an increase in the number of cells (hyperplasia) in the prostate. Aside from surgery, no treatments can reduce the number of cells. However, the symptoms can be effectively treated and BPH progression can be reduced and even stopped.
The clinical picture of BPH contains many elements including tissue inflammation, an increase of the estrogen/testosterone ratio and spasms of the urinary sphincters. BPH is due in part to a transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that is 10 times more potent, by the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. DHT is so potent that is stimulates prostate cell division.

Precautions, contraindications and interactions: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use to exclude a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Avoid taking in case of allergy to any of the ingredients of the product.

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