Natural Factors HerbalFactors Saw Palmetto 500 mg contains 500 mg of a 4:1 saw palmetto berry extract per capsule. Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve the urologic symptoms (e.g. weak urine flow, incomplete voiding, frequent daytime and night time urination) associated with mild to moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
What is saw palmetto?
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a low, shrubby fan palm native to the sandy coastal lands of the southeastern United States, especially Florida. It gets its name from the saw-toothed stalks of its leaves. The palm bears dark, olive-sized berries that ripen in late summer, and these are the part used in herbal products. The fruit is naturally oily, which is why extracts are graded by their fatty acid content.
Key features
500 mg saw palmetto fruit extract per capsule
4:1 extract with 25% fatty acids
90 capsules
Non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free
Why a 4:1 extract?
Four parts of berry go into every one part of extract, so each 500 mg capsule represents 2000 mg of fruit. Stating the fatty acid level at 25% tells you what the extract contains instead of leaving it to the natural variation of the crop.
Supplement Facts
Serving size 1 capsule
Servings Size :90
Servings
Amount/Serving
%DV
Saw palmetto powder (Serenoa repens) (berry)
500 mg
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* Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients :Gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), silica, vegetable
grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
Dosage: 1 capsule 3 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take with food to minimize gastric disturbance.
Cautions: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use to exclude a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Keep out of the reach of children.
I have started using saw palmetto to help prevent hair loss. Its effect on hair relies on the same mechanism as its action on the prostate: the inhibition of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. The conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a chemical reaction that contributes to prostate enlargement and associated symptoms. Saw palmetto generally reduces systemic DHT levels by about 20% to 30%. You simply need to be patient and take it for at least 3 to 6 months to see the benefits. I am only in my first month.
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Michael Byrne
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Lynne Desnoyers
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Good product
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Joanne W.
Good for a guy's prostate
My husband is 73 and has been on prostate support for many years and hasn't had a problem. There are other products that contain many more beneficial ingredients and I think these are better for men with problems but this product is good for men going into their 50s, 60s etc to help them keep their prostates healthy.
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Rena T.
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I love being a customer of Vita Save in Burnaby BC They are always pleasant, & helpful. Service is very quick, good products, which they wrap very well, so there's no damage to the goods. thanks so much. I can stay well. Rena Tillotson And they keep my business private.
