Prostate Health: Saw Palmetto for Prostate Health
According to Laurance Johnson, Ph.D., in his article, Natural Prostate Health, more than one half of men from the ages of 40 and 59 have enlarged prostates, and, although most will not develop clinically significant disease, one quarter of all 50 year old men have some cancerous cells in their prostate. The reason for this is that after age 40, men begin to undergo hormonal changes. Testosterone levels begin to decrease and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which stimulates cell growth, and estrogen, which reduces DHT elimination, begin to increase.
Despite its only recent spike in publicity, Saw Palmetto has long been used in the United States. The Native Americans in the Southeastern part of the country found it useful for a number of conditions including treating dysentery, genitourinary inflammation, and digestive problems as well as boosting the libido, which is an added benefit of taking Saw Palmetto for prostate health. It was also noted in the US Pharmacopoeia in the beginning of the twentieth century that Saw Palmetto is an effective remedy for enlargement of the prostate gland (BPH), urinary tract inflammation, cystitis (bladder inflammation), breast disorders, bronchitis, and laryngitis.
Saw Palmetto has recently become an increasingly popular herb for prostate health. It has been shown effective for use in treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and upon studying Saw Palmetto's effectiveness, The Mayo Clinic gave it an A grade, indicating that there is strong scientific evidence for this use.
But what exactly is Saw Palmetto and how does it promote prostate health?
Saw Palmetto is dietary supplement that is derived from the bluish-black berries of a fan palm tree that grows in the warm coastal climate of the Southeastern United States. These berries contain high-molecular-weight polysaccharides which are associated with having anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulant effects. The berries are dried and then made available for use as teas, capsules, tablets, tinctures, dried berries, and liposterolic extracts, which can be found in drug stores and health food stores across the country.
Saw Palmetto works by inhibiting the synthesis of DHT and lowering estrogen levels, thus promoting prostate health. According to Laurance Johnson, Ph.D., Saw Palmetto has been shown effective in nearly 90% of patients after only 4 - 6 weeks, a much higher rate of effectiveness than a noted prescription drug which was shown to work in fewer than 50% of patients after one year of use.
With prostate disorders not only effecting elderly men but a surprisingly large number of middle aged men as well, there needs to be an increased awareness of how to achieve and maintain prostate health. Saw Palmetto is one such answer and is a natural, effective alternative to costly prescription drugs. And who wouldn't want the added benefit of increased libido?
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