Saw palmetto is a type of palm native to the southeastern United States. The deep purple berries of the palm are used in supplements to improve prostate health, balance hormone levels, decrease inflammation, and improve urinary function.

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Saw Palmetto and Urinary Tract Function

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Saw palmetto may improve urinary tract function and could aid in treating urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). This condition causes an enlargement of the prostate gland and results in decreased urine flow.

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Saw palmetto is also recommended to treat weakening urinary organs in older adults or women after menopause because it strengthens the urinary organs and has been suggested as a natural remedy for kidney stones.

 

Other Benefits of Saw Palmetto

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• Prostate Health: Research suggests that saw palmetto may support prostate health and help to prevent BPH and prostate cancer.

• Testosterone Levels: Saw palmetto helps preserve testosterone levels by decreasing 5α-R — an enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

• Inflammation: Saw palmetto contains the antioxidants epicatechin and methyl gallate, which prevent damage to cells, decrease inflammation, and protect against chronic disease.

• Hair Loss: Saw palmetto is often used to balance hormone levels and combat hair loss.

 

One Saw Palmetto softgel made by Nature's Herbalmax delivers 250mg of pure saw palmetto extract to give your bladder and prostate the support they need.