Description
Saw palmetto berries are one of the leading herbal supplements used to maintain men's health.
Testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a substance that induces prostate enlargement. Saw palmetto (Saw palmetto) reduces the enzymatic conversion of testosterone to DHT. Saw palmetto also has anti-inflammatory properties.
One of the most prescribed and studied substances is saw palmetto extract, derived from the berry of the saw palmetto plant. An overview of existing articles related to the use of saw palmetto extracts for benign prostatic hyperplasia was conducted. The articles were analyzed for their relevance, scientific value, and the size of the series evaluated. Several mechanisms of action are attributed to this extract, including antiandrogenic effect, an anti-inflammatory/anti-edematous effect, modulation of prolactin signaling, and an antiproliferative effect that is exerted by growth factor inhibition. Most published studies involving saw palmetto herbal therapy demonstrate significant improvement in urinary status and a favorable safety profile. The results of saw palmetto extract herbal therapy are promising.
