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An advanced blend of minerals & herbs that can help a proactive approach to prostate health. Saw palmetto supports normal prostate function and healthy urinary flow. It contains Zinc which is required for normal reproductive function.

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Saw palmetto is not indicated for advanced BPH with severe urinary retention. It should not be used without frst ruling out prostate cancer.

Saw Palmetto exerts anti-estrogenic activity, increases urinary fow rate; decreases residual urine; decreases painful urination; decreases nocturia; anti-infammatory activities by following possible mechanisms: Inhibits action of 5α-reductase, which catalyzes the metabolism of testosterone to DHT, due to the free fatty acid content of the fruit’s lipophilic extracts. Inhibits receptor binding of androgens. Inhibits noncompetitively human α 1-adrenoreceptors. Inhibits both the cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways in vitro Inhibits growth factors in vitro Binds selectively to and increases apoptotic index for prostate cells

Saw palmetto might decrease the efects of estrogen in the body. Taking saw palmetto along with birth control pills might decrease the efectiveness of birth control pills.

Rare case of GI disturbance has been reported. Ingestion on an empty stomach may cause nausea. Hypertension was reported in 3.1% taking saw palmetto extract.

Saw palmetto might slow blood clotting. There is some concern that it might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using saw palmetto at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Safety and efectiveness of Saw palmetto in pediatric population have not been established.