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  • yeahyeahyeah
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2011
    • 1818

    Spex uses Saw palmetto

    Got this in my inbox:

    Hi,



    Hopefully you have found the information i have sent you so far

    of use. If so you will also find this article useful too.



    Serenoa repens is the medical name for the herb saw palmetto. The

    deep red fruit of this small palm grows wild in warm climates

    such as those found in the Southeastern United States.



    The liposerolic extract of the fruit of Saw Palmetto is the most

    popular herbal supplement for the promotion of prostate health in

    Europe.



    Research has shown that the herb Saw Palmetto has the same

    effects as finasteride in treating patients with benign prostate

    enlargement. In fact, the herb is very popular and common in

    Germany and is available as an over-the-counter medication. There

    are many research and studies in Germany that confirm the

    effectiveness of Saw Palmetto in treating patients with prostatic

    disease.



    Studies have shown that saw palmetto is an effective

    anti-androgen. It acts in a similar way that propecia does.

    Firstly it lowers levels of DHT in the body by Blocking 5

    alpha-reductase. Secondly Saw Palmetto block receptor sites on

    cell membranes required for cells to absorb DHT.



    Although no studies have been carried out on saw palmetto and its

    relation to hair growth. Studies have been performed on the use of Saw

    palmetto in the treatment of benign prostatic disease which

    similar to Androgenetic Alopecia also depends on the production

    of dihydrotestosterone(DHT).



    All of the studies that have been

    performed to date show that Saw palmetto is an effective

    anti-androgen and has shown conclusively to be effective in the

    treatment of benign prostate disease.



    More and more people around the globe are starting to use Saw

    palmetto in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasma and in

    the treatment of Androgenetic alopecia.



    One may assume from this that since Saw palmetto is an effective

    antiandrogen and is used in the treatment of prostatic disease

    then it may also be effective in the treatment of Androgenetic

    alopecia.



    Some studies have shown that saw palmetto may have the same

    effect as the drug finasteride in treating hair loss and prostate

    enlargement diseases. It has been suggested that both hair loss

    and prostate disease are related to the hormone DHT

    (Dihydrotestosterone) which is formed when the enzyme 5-alpha

    reductase interacts with the male hormone testosterone.



    Saw Palmetto and Beta-sitosterol Study - Natural Treatment for

    Male Pattern Baldness 7/3/02 - Healthnotes Newswire—Those with

    male pattern baldness may increase hair growth by taking a

    preparation containing saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and

    beta-sitosterol (a compound found in many edible plants),

    according to a new study in The Journal of Alternative and

    Complementary Medicine (2002;8:143–52).





    In the new study, 19 men between the ages of 23 and 64 years with

    mild to moderate hair loss were given either a placebo or a

    supplement containing 400 mg of a standardized extract of saw

    palmetto and 100 mg of beta-sitosterol per day. After about five

    months, hair growth in 60% of the men taking the herbal

    combination had improved compared with their initial evaluation.



    In contrast, only 11% of those receiving the placebo improved.

    Although the number of men in the study was small and the results

    were not statistically significant (which means the improvement

    may have occurred by chance alone), the findings are encouraging

    for millions of men (and possibly women) with male pattern hair

    loss and offers a relatively safe alternative for those who want

    to take a natural approach to treat this condition.



    Larger studies are needed to confirm the benefit of saw palmetto and

    beta-sitosterol, as reported in this preliminary study. In

    addition, women of childbearing age should not use saw palmetto

    without medical supervision because it has not been proven to be

    safe during pregnancy and lactation.



    I personally add saw palmetto into my regime for keeping my hair,

    It's a cheap natural extract which everyone who is serious about

    investing in time and money in restoring their hair should go with



    Hope you found this useful and helpful,

    as always will be here to help you and you're hair loss



    warmly,
    Spex
    Then why does he use fin?
  • Spex
    Dr Representative
    • Nov 2008
    • 4289

    #2
    Maybe i know....

    This copy/paste above is a newsletter you will have recieved from me automatically. This newsletter informs people of various treatments that are either proven and beneficial treatments.

    No harm in taking SP as yet another line of defence IN THEORY. However it is no substitute for finasteride. Its an alternative for guys who can't take finasteride yet not proven to be as successful. I take it along side fin, why ?

    Why not!

    Spex
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    I am not a doctor or medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions expressed are my own unless stated otherwise. Always consult with your own family doctor prior to embarking on any form of hair loss treatment or surgery.

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    • yeahyeahyeah
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2011
      • 1818

      #3
      Originally posted by Spex
      Maybe i know....

      This copy/paste above is a newsletter you will have recieved from me automatically. This newsletter informs people of various treatments that are either proven and beneficial treatments.

      No harm in taking SP as yet another line of defence IN THEORY. However it is no substitute for finasteride. Its an alternative for guys who can't take finasteride yet not proven to be as successful. I take it along side fin, why ?

      Why not!

      Spex
      Doesn't it do exactly the same thing as fin?

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      • gutted
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2011
        • 1398

        #4
        Originally posted by yeahyeahyeah
        Doesn't it do exactly the same thing as fin?
        it does much, much better things than fin depending on what brand and dosage you take.

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        • yeahyeahyeah
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2011
          • 1818

          #5
          Originally posted by gutted
          it does much, much better things than fin depending on what brand and dosage you take.
          Can you elaborate?

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          • Davey Jones
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2012
            • 356

            #6
            Originally posted by yeahyeahyeah
            Can you elaborate?
            I was looking at vitamins at the store yesterday, and I saw one that said, "Men's Health." The first ingredient was Saw Palmetto. I didn't really look over the bottle too hard, but maybe the "Men's Health" thing means it's good for stuff us dudes have that chicks don't. Prostates and penises and whatnot.

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            • yeahyeahyeah
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2011
              • 1818

              #7
              Originally posted by Davey Jones
              I was looking at vitamins at the store yesterday, and I saw one that said, "Men's Health." The first ingredient was Saw Palmetto. I didn't really look over the bottle too hard, but maybe the "Men's Health" thing means it's good for stuff us dudes have that chicks don't. Prostates and penises and whatnot.
              This is sarcasm right?

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              • Davey Jones
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2012
                • 356

                #8
                Originally posted by yeahyeahyeah
                This is sarcasm right?
                Well, maybe the penises thing. But I would guess the rest is true. If it's the first ingredient in a men's health supplement, I'd say it's probably good for (or at least people think it's good for) things that are specific to men. Prostate health, hormone levels specific to men, etc.

                EDIT: Judging by this, it's probably only the "at least people think it's good for" thing. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0927161656.htm. There is a lot of contradictory evidence. Doesn't seem to be harmful though, so there's no reason not to take it.

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                • gutted
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2011
                  • 1398

                  #9
                  Originally posted by yeahyeahyeah
                  Can you elaborate?
                  people have been assuming it primarily works through dht inhibition when thats not the case it works via other mechanisms too.

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                  • splitting hairs
                    Member
                    • Jul 2009
                    • 33

                    #10
                    Saw palmetto is a weak anti androgen. I took it for three years and still lost hair. I have been on Finasteride for four years now and my hairloss has halted.

                    Same story with my brother.

                    If you want to take it, add it to Finasteride.

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                    • yeahyeahyeah
                      Senior Member
                      • Nov 2011
                      • 1818

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Davey Jones
                      I was looking at vitamins at the store yesterday, and I saw one that said, "Men's Health." The first ingredient was Saw Palmetto. I didn't really look over the bottle too hard, but maybe the "Men's Health" thing means it's good for stuff us dudes have that chicks don't. Prostates and penises and whatnot.






                      I think you are right, both have saw palmetto extract.

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                      • 25 going on 65
                        Senior Member
                        • Sep 2010
                        • 1476

                        #12
                        Originally posted by splitting hairs
                        Saw palmetto is a weak anti androgen. I took it for three years and still lost hair. I have been on Finasteride for four years now and my hairloss has halted.

                        Same story with my brother.

                        If you want to take it, add it to Finasteride.
                        Yeah i would strongly warn against taking saw palmetto as a fin substitute or as a stand alone treatment. It's been tried many times and it just isn't able to maintain hair.

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