Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto is a species of palm tree, native to the warmer climates of the Southeastern United States. The ripe berry from this tree is used to make an extract - available in tablet, liquid, and tea form - consumed widely in the U.S. as an alternative herbal remedy to improve prostate health, prevent hair loss and balance hormone levels.
Benefits of Saw
Palmetto
Some encouraging potential benefits of Saw Palmetto include:
Enhanced urinary tract behavior. Urinary tract symptoms are common in older
men and include difficulty urinating or incontinence. Adding Zenesis Labs’ Saw
Palmetto to one’s diet/supplement regime may improve urinary
function and decrease inflammation of the prostate gland.
Decreasing prostate inflammation. For Men, adding Zenesis Labs’ Saw
Palmetto to one’s supplement regime may also decrease
inflammation of the prostate gland as Saw Palmetto contains antioxidants that
may prevent damage to cells. Saw Palmetto may also help improve symptoms
of benign prostate hyperplasia (“BPH”).
This condition causes the prostate gland to enlarge and decrease urine
flow.
Preventing hair loss.
Hair loss is a common condition and can be caused by several factors. Zenesis Labs’ Saw
Palmetto may be used to stabilize hormone levels and help stop
hair loss.
Side Effects
Side effects are very rare, although headache, nausea,
diarrhea, and dizziness have been reported. DO NOT self-treat for BPH with Saw Palmetto.
See your doctor for a proper diagnosis to rule out prostate cancer. Saw Palmetto
may affect the blood's ability to clot, and could interfere with blood-thinning
drugs, including Warfarin (Coumadin), Clopidogrel (Plavix) and Aspirin. Saw Palmetto may reduce the number of estrogen and
androgen receptors, and thus have hormone-like effects. It may make oral
contraceptives less effective, raising the risk of unplanned pregnancy.
Cautions and
Warnings
Do not exceed
recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing
mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition
should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. This
product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk,
soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and crustacean shellfish. Keep out
of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Store in
a cool, dry place.
These comments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
References for Further Reading
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318782
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saw-palmetto-benefits
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/saw-palmetto.html