What causes Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
It is thought that the most likely mechanisms include a
reduction in the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in
prostate tissue, inhibition of the binding ability of DHT to
androgen receptors in prostate cells, and the anti-estrogenic
action in prostate tissue. Not long ago a study was performed
to validate these theories. A study using 150 men who were
clinically diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and
complaints of prostatic symptoms demonstrated that the
long-term efficacy and tolerability of a standardized extract of
Saw Palmetto could act as a first-line medical therapy for
uncomplicated symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. The
natural treatment of this controllable form of pre cancerous
pathology is one that nature has offered us a treatment for,
and that science has validated.
What benefits does Saw Palmetto have on Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BHP)?
The botanical name for Saw Palmetto is Serenoa Repens, while
its genus / species name is Serenoa repens.
Its benefits can be traced back centuries where the aborigines
of Florida depended upon the berries as a staple food item
and was included in the Indian medicine mans array of healing
herbs. In 1898, Edwin Hale, M.D. described its medicinal value
for relief of prostate gland swelling in his book-Saw Palmetto.
Recently an extract derived from the Saw Palmetto berry has
been used to treat male genitourinary problems. It grows
naturally in the southeast United States, and has been used
as a folk remedy for this issue for hundreds of years. In recent
years science has confirmed that Saw Palmetto is an effective
herbal remedy in helping to treat the common symptoms
associated with and enlarged prostate gland. Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common occurrence in almost all men
over 50.
The prostate gland is a walnut shaped gland that surrounds
the urethra like a doughnut and produces the seminal fluid
that carries the sperm. When the prostate gland enlarges, it
tends to compress the urethra, narrowing its diameter and
creating symptoms such as restrictive urine flow. Other
annoying symptoms of an enlarged prostate are frequent and
sometimes painful urination, nighttime urination (nocturia),
difficulty in starting and stopping urination, and a feeling that
the bladder is not really empty.
If a man experiences symptoms, they should see a physician
who will likely do a simple PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood
test, an excellent screening test for prostate cancer. With the
prevalence of prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society
recommends that this test be performed annually for any man
over 40. And in addition to this, many natural and allopathic
physicians will recommend that use of Saw Palmetto because
it has been shown in clinical studies to have beneficial effects
in reducing the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Saw Palmetto Extract can be standardized to 85-86% fatty
acids and biologically active sterols. These are believed to be
the active components in Saw Palmetto that may nutritionally
support healthy prostate and urinary function. Extract usually
contains oleic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid and palmitic acid,
plant sterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol and
cycloartenol), free fatty alcohols and monoglycerides.
SAW PALMETTO SIDE EFFECTS
What side effects does saw palmetto have? Is it safe? Drs
Gordon AE and Shaughnessy AF at Harrisburg Family Practice
Residency Herrisburg, Pennsylvania, commented that saw
palmetto is an herbal product used in the treatment of
symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Studies
have demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing symptoms
associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Saw palmetto
appears to be as effective as finasteride, with a better
tolerance. There is no known drug interactions with saw
palmetto and the side effects reported are minor and rare. [1]
Wilt T and co-workers at General Internal Medicine,
Minneapolis, have also done a systematic review on the
effects of serenoa repens in the treatment of irritative lower
urinary tract symptoms consistent with BPH. Totally, they have
reviewed 21 randomized trials, lasting 4-48 weeks. They
concluded that the side effects ue to Serenoa repens were
mild and infrequent. However, the long term effectiveness,
safety and ability to prevent BPH complications are unknown.
[3]
In a study of 155 men with clinically diagnosed BPH, the
efficacy and tolerability of Permixon 160 mg (twice daily for 2
years) were assessed. Permixon is the lipidosterolic extract of
Serenoa repens. At the end of the study and at each
evaluation, maximum urinary flow improved significantly.
Prostate size decreased. Sexual function remained stable
during the first year of treatment and improved significantly
during the second year. 10 adverse events were reported in
nine patients, but none related to treatment (?). The
researchers claimed that these data demonstrate the
long-term efficacy and tolerability of Permixon. [2]
THIS ARTICLE IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. IF YOU HAVE
URINATION OR OTHER HEALTH PROBLEM, YOU SHOULD CONSULT
WITH YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. ALL RIGHT RESERVED 2005
zhion inc. NO PART OF THIS ARTICLE TRANSFERRED TO OTHER
WEBSITES OR OTHER TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS ARE ALLOWED.
REFERENCE [1] Saw Palmetto for Prostate Disorders, Am Fam Physician
2003 Mar 15;67(6):1281-3.[2] Pytel YA et al Long-term clinical and
biologic effects of the lipidosterolic extract of serenoa repens in
patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. Adv. Ther.
2002 Nov-Dec; 19(6):297-306. [3] Serenoa repens for benign prostatic
hyperplasia, Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(3): CD001423.
It is thought that the most likely mechanisms include a
reduction in the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in
prostate tissue, inhibition of the binding ability of DHT to
androgen receptors in prostate cells, and the anti-estrogenic
action in prostate tissue. Not long ago a study was performed
to validate these theories. A study using 150 men who were
clinically diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and
complaints of prostatic symptoms demonstrated that the
long-term efficacy and tolerability of a standardized extract of
Saw Palmetto could act as a first-line medical therapy for
uncomplicated symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. The
natural treatment of this controllable form of pre cancerous
pathology is one that nature has offered us a treatment for,
and that science has validated.
What benefits does Saw Palmetto have on Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BHP)?
The botanical name for Saw Palmetto is Serenoa Repens, while
its genus / species name is Serenoa repens.
Its benefits can be traced back centuries where the aborigines
of Florida depended upon the berries as a staple food item
and was included in the Indian medicine mans array of healing
herbs. In 1898, Edwin Hale, M.D. described its medicinal value
for relief of prostate gland swelling in his book-Saw Palmetto.
Recently an extract derived from the Saw Palmetto berry has
been used to treat male genitourinary problems. It grows
naturally in the southeast United States, and has been used
as a folk remedy for this issue for hundreds of years. In recent
years science has confirmed that Saw Palmetto is an effective
herbal remedy in helping to treat the common symptoms
associated with and enlarged prostate gland. Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common occurrence in almost all men
over 50.
The prostate gland is a walnut shaped gland that surrounds
the urethra like a doughnut and produces the seminal fluid
that carries the sperm. When the prostate gland enlarges, it
tends to compress the urethra, narrowing its diameter and
creating symptoms such as restrictive urine flow. Other
annoying symptoms of an enlarged prostate are frequent and
sometimes painful urination, nighttime urination (nocturia),
difficulty in starting and stopping urination, and a feeling that
the bladder is not really empty.
If a man experiences symptoms, they should see a physician
who will likely do a simple PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood
test, an excellent screening test for prostate cancer. With the
prevalence of prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society
recommends that this test be performed annually for any man
over 40. And in addition to this, many natural and allopathic
physicians will recommend that use of Saw Palmetto because
it has been shown in clinical studies to have beneficial effects
in reducing the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Saw Palmetto Extract can be standardized to 85-86% fatty
acids and biologically active sterols. These are believed to be
the active components in Saw Palmetto that may nutritionally
support healthy prostate and urinary function. Extract usually
contains oleic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid and palmitic acid,
plant sterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol and
cycloartenol), free fatty alcohols and monoglycerides.
SAW PALMETTO SIDE EFFECTS
What side effects does saw palmetto have? Is it safe? Drs
Gordon AE and Shaughnessy AF at Harrisburg Family Practice
Residency Herrisburg, Pennsylvania, commented that saw
palmetto is an herbal product used in the treatment of
symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Studies
have demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing symptoms
associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Saw palmetto
appears to be as effective as finasteride, with a better
tolerance. There is no known drug interactions with saw
palmetto and the side effects reported are minor and rare. [1]
Wilt T and co-workers at General Internal Medicine,
Minneapolis, have also done a systematic review on the
effects of serenoa repens in the treatment of irritative lower
urinary tract symptoms consistent with BPH. Totally, they have
reviewed 21 randomized trials, lasting 4-48 weeks. They
concluded that the side effects ue to Serenoa repens were
mild and infrequent. However, the long term effectiveness,
safety and ability to prevent BPH complications are unknown.
[3]
In a study of 155 men with clinically diagnosed BPH, the
efficacy and tolerability of Permixon 160 mg (twice daily for 2
years) were assessed. Permixon is the lipidosterolic extract of
Serenoa repens. At the end of the study and at each
evaluation, maximum urinary flow improved significantly.
Prostate size decreased. Sexual function remained stable
during the first year of treatment and improved significantly
during the second year. 10 adverse events were reported in
nine patients, but none related to treatment (?). The
researchers claimed that these data demonstrate the
long-term efficacy and tolerability of Permixon. [2]
THIS ARTICLE IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. IF YOU HAVE
URINATION OR OTHER HEALTH PROBLEM, YOU SHOULD CONSULT
WITH YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. ALL RIGHT RESERVED 2005
zhion inc. NO PART OF THIS ARTICLE TRANSFERRED TO OTHER
WEBSITES OR OTHER TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS ARE ALLOWED.
REFERENCE [1] Saw Palmetto for Prostate Disorders, Am Fam Physician
2003 Mar 15;67(6):1281-3.[2] Pytel YA et al Long-term clinical and
biologic effects of the lipidosterolic extract of serenoa repens in
patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. Adv. Ther.
2002 Nov-Dec; 19(6):297-306. [3] Serenoa repens for benign prostatic
hyperplasia, Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(3): CD001423.
| Saw Palmetto Side Effects and Health Benefits Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) zhion@zhion.com July19 2008 |
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