Overview: Saw Palmetto (Jarrow) Each softgel 160 mg, an extract of the berry along with 50 mg of phytosterols and 160 mg of pumpkin seed oil. There are only empirical data (observations) showing effects of pumpkin oil as an antioxidant an against fever. So far, no clinical data but it seems pretty safe used as directed. It is commonly used for irritable bladder or prostate complaints and basically helps with the effects that an enlarged prostate may cause. Suggested use is 1 softgel twice per day with meals.

Saw Palmetto (Serona repens) A significant amount of clinical data suggests that this species of saw palmetto (S. repens) has good effect at reducing an enlarged prostate. The prostate gland surrounds men's bladders and when it enlarges, can cause constriction and difficulty in urinating. This problem arises due to difficulties in metabolizing testosterone. Several controlled studies have shown that supplementation with extracts of the berries resulted in significant improvement (such as reduced urinary frequency and prostate size). Note that the S. officinalis often found in stores is the wrong species. Make sure to get a definitive diagnosis of an enlarged prostate.

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