Enlargement of the prostate (‘Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Hypertrophy - BPH’), is a common condition which causes the prostate to press on the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder through the prostate and out through the penis). This can interfere with the urine’s exit from the bladder, causing frequent urination (especially at night), weak urine flow, painful urination and difficulty emptying the bladder.

Depending upon its severity it can also have a negative effect upon sexual desire and performance. Research confirms that Saw Palmetto works by altering levels of the various hormones (possibly including a form of testosterone) that cause prostate cells to multiply excessively thereby causing the prostate to swell.

The herb may also have an anti-inflammatory action and may boost the immune system’s ability to kill bacteria - properties both useful for the treatment of urinary tract and prostate infections.

Named after its saw-toothed stems, Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree that grows wild in southern USA.

It has a lifespan of 700 years and a long history of use to match: Originally used by Native Americans to treat urinary tract disorders, today Saw Palmetto is used mainly to relieve the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate gland.

In an international study of 1,000 men with moderate BPH, two thirds benefited from taking either a prescription drug (Proscar) or Saw Palmetto for six months.

There is much scientific documentation outlining the effectiveness of the herb in treating irritable bladder and urinary problems in men with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement of the prostate gland.

BPH results in a swelling of the prostate gland that obstructs the urethra. This causes painful urination, reduced urine flow, difficulty starting or stopping the flow, dribbling after urination and more frequent night time urination.

In addition to causing pain and embarrassment, BPH can lead to serious kidney problems if undiagnosed and left untreated. It is a common problem in men over the age of 40. Estimates are that 50-60% of all men will develop BPH in their lifetimes.

Those using the herb had fewer problems with side effects linked with the drug(such as reduced libido and impotence

Enlargement of the prostate (‘Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Hypertrophy - BPH’), is a common condition which causes the prostate to press on the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder through the prostate and out through the penis). This can interfere with the urine’s exit from the bladder, causing frequent urination (especially at night), weak urine flow, painful urination and difficulty emptying the bladder.

Depending upon its severity it can also have a negative effect upon sexual desire and performance. Research confirms that Saw Palmetto works by altering levels of the various hormones (possibly including a form of testosterone) that cause prostate cells to multiply excessively thereby causing the prostate to swell. The herb may also have an anti-inflammatory action and may boost the immune system’s ability to kill bacteria - properties both useful for the treatment of urinary tract and prostate infections.

Named after its saw-toothed stems, Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree that grows wild in southern USA. It has a lifespan of 700 years and a long history of use to match: Originally used by Native Americans to treat urinary tract disorders, today Saw Palmetto is used mainly to relieve the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate gland.

In an international study of 1,000 men with moderate BPH, two thirds benefited from taking either a prescription drug (Proscar) or Saw Palmetto for six months. Those using the herb had fewer problems with side effects linked with the drug(such as reduced libido and impotence.

Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree that grows in coastal areas of the American southeast, parts of Africa, and southern Europe. Saw Palmetto is now used to help relieve the symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia, a non cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland this is a common ailment and affects many men usually over the age of forty. The symptoms are usually trouble starting or maintaining a urine flow and the need to urinate is more frequent even through the night.

Saw Palmetto contains a variety of fatty acids which are high in phytosterols; these fatty acids control the conversion of testosterone and stop it binding to the prostate cells. Natural-Ingredients.co.uk offer Saw Palmetto as a 1000mg capsule.

Saw Palmetto ext 20:1 50 mg Providing 1000mg whole herb equivalent, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate.