There are a lot of commercials about saw palmetto on TV these days. ‘Is it really good for prostate health?’ I was curious about what kind of ingredients it is made of, so I gathered information. Let’s learn about the benefits, side effects, dosage of saw palmetto, and see if it works for men and women too.
Saw Palmetto – Benefits – Recommended – Octacosanol
Saw Palmetto Benefits Recommended Octacosanol
index
· What is Saw Palmetto?
Recommendations on how to select products
· Saw palmetto efficacy
· Saw Palmetto Intake
Saw palmetto side effects
These days, there are many advertisements for saw palmetto that claim to be helpful for prostate health, urination, and sexual function. Saw palmetto information is a collection of well-known ingredients and efficacy on the Internet, and please do not use it for medical treatment purposes. You may be familiar with it as a dietary supplement.
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What is Saw Palmetto?
Saw palmetto (Saw plametto) is the fruit of the saw palm tree belonging to the palm family (palmaceae), not a brand name, and has characteristics that grow well in harsh environments. Saw palmetto fruit has long been used for various diseases such as male urinary problems, cleansers, and tonics, and it is said that Native Americans used it as a medicine even in Florida, USA, where the fruit originated. In Europe, it is used as a raw material for medicines and is still used for prostate enlargement.
· Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Saw palmetto fruit extract recognized as a functional raw material for health functional food related to prostate health
Looking at the content of lauric acid (lauric acid)
Saw palmetto products with 75-115 mg lauric acid are allowed
※ Fruit extract contains abundant fatty acids and sterols. Supra loric acid is one of a variety of lipotropic active ingredients.
· Saw Palmetto Ingredients
Loric Acid (Typical Ingredient) Lipase Tannin
Caprylic Palmitic Acid Carotenoids
oleic acid beta-sitosterol stigmasterol
Cycloartenol Luphenol Lufenone
※ In addition, saw palmetto contains several fatty acids and sterols.
Recommendations on how to choose a saw palmetto product
You need to look at the lauric acid content, not the total product content of saw palmetto, and it seems that many brands put zinc, octacosanol, and vitamins together for synergy.
All True Formula Vianos contain loric acid and octacosanol
Fenugreek Saw Palmetto
Now Foods Saw Palmetto Octacosanol
Mangi Lee Saw Palmetto Power-Up Premium
True Formula Vianos Women’s product tailored to women’s menopause, contains sophoricoside and gamma-linolenic acid, and does not contain loric acid in women’s products
Saw palmetto may also help women with DHT levels such as polycystic ovary syndrome or hair loss, but in female menopause, products like Vianos Woman, Inositol, and Evening Primrose Oil seem to be more helpful for menopausal health.
Saw Palmetto – Recommended
Saw Palmetto Benefits
Saw palmetto is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis, but data on its efficacy are lacking. In some clinical trials, there were cases where there was no difference before and after intake. It is hoped that you take it as a food supplement that helps your health, and representative information is known to improve prostate enlargement and help with urinary tract symptoms. Commonly known benefits include:
Urination improvement (enuresis, residual urine, etc.) Prostatic hyperplasia Testosterone level
Improvement of sexual function Hair loss Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Thyroid Disease Immunity Inflammation and Anti-Inflammation
According to one study, the effect of saw palmetto extract was similar to finasteride (Propecia), which is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and hair loss. (DHT level reduction study)
Saw Palmetto – Benefits
Improvement of urinary tract with enlarged prostate
Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include feeling of residual urine after urinating, pain, and difficulty holding urine. In addition, if left untreated, cystitis and urinary stones may occur. Among the extracts of saw palmetto, it shows the ability to inhibit the enzyme responsible for the production of DHT, so it is known to be effective in urination pain and interruption of urine.
Find information about urinary stones
Efficacy to prevent hair loss
Likewise, high levels of DHT in the body can cause hair loss, and it is known that saw palmetto extract helps prevent hair loss by blocking the formation of DHT.
Information about effective methods for hair loss
Regulate male hormone levels
It may help regulate levels of the male hormone (testosterone). It has been shown to preserve testosterone levels, which affect several things, including sexual function and mood.
Maca Sexually Supplemental Information
Saw Palmetto Intake
Saw Palmetto 1000mg, 600mg These products may contain other unwanted nutrients. Take a look at the content of lauric acid, which is the key ingredient, and consume it according to the recommended amount of the product. Octacosanol, zinc, and vitamins are sometimes added to aid absorption or synergize.
· Functional indicator component
The content of saw palmetto lauric acid (lauric acid) is 320 mg per day for Westerners
May be taken in divided doses of 160mg twice daily.
According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the content of saw palmetto lauric acid (lauric acid) is 115mg per day
· Dosage time and method
Take according to the manufacturer’s intake standard, loric acid content
The intake time is not set. If you feel a burden on your stomach, please take it after a meal.
Saw Palmetto – How much to eat – How to take it
Saw Palmetto Side Effects
Saw palmetto is known to be safe for most people, and although significant side effects have not been reported, it is known to have some side effects when consumed in excess. For long-term use, it is recommended to seek the help of a medical professional.
Saw Palmetto – Side Effects
– Diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, stomach upset
– Children, pregnant and breastfeeding women should take caution due to hormone levels.
– Beware of interactions such as warfarin and aspirin (which may interfere with hemostasis)
– Caution for patients with underlying diseases
– For prostate cancer patients, consult and check up with a specialist before intake
– Caution when using oral contraceptives
– Caution for use in case of allergy or unusual constitution