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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
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