For middle-aged men, there are two conditions that can often strike fear into them: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Baldness. BPH, characterized by the inability to initiate urination and to maintain flow once it has started, is seen in 80 percent of males over 80 years of age (2) but can show up as early as your mid-40's. Medications can increase obstructive urinary symptoms and include tricyclic antidepressants, diuretics, antihistamines and decongestants (1) .
When talking about baldness, an estimated $900 million is spent each year on efforts to regrow hair. Fortunately, treatments for both of these ailments can be solved with one supplement: Saw Palmetto.
The recognition of Saw Palmetto for BPH came in from a study where it achieved the same results as a popular BPH drug, Proscar, in lowering a prostate androgen levels. The saw palmetto was given in a 160-mg fat-soluble extract (standardized to contain 85 to 95 fatty acids and sterols) (4).
As a supplement for baldness, saw palmetto showed a 60 percent improvement rate in hair growth, versus an 11% placebo improvement, when taken as 200 mg standardized saw palmetto with 50 mg beta sitosterol (4).
This scrubby palm grows from South Carolina to Florida and produces a ripe berry. Once known as Sabal, and later Serenoa, it was used in conventional medicine from 1906 to 1950 as a mild diuretic before it fell into oblivion in the U.S. after World War II. Today, studies carried out on over 2,000 patients in Germany reveal the effectiveness of standardized Saw Palmetto extract supporting a healthy prostate especially in middle age and elderly men. Mason's Saw Palmetto 160mg Softgels Standardized Herbal Extract is standardized to 85-95% Free Fatty Acids
Recommended Dosage: Adults take one capsule, two times daily as a dietary supplement, preferably with meals.
Cautions: No serious or significant adverse reactions or drug interactions have been reported to date with the use of Saw Palmetto. Only rare reports of mild upset stomach. If you are taking any prescription medicine or if you are pregnant or nursing a child, consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this product.
Side Effects: No serious or significant adverse reactions or drug interactions have been reported to date with the use of Saw Palmetto. Only rare reports of mild upset stomach.
