Introducing Nature's Sunshine Saw Palmetto Concentrate !

Saw palmetto supports glandular weakness and is most well-known for supporting prostate health. 

Saw palmetto contains a compound used by the body to manufacture cortisone. Cortisone is an adrenal hormone that helps regulate the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium and proteins. It is used primarily to support glandular tissues (especially the prostate gland) and to maintain optimal balance in hormone levels. 

Scientific research validates its use for supporting prostate health. It also contains polysaccharides that may have immune-boosting properties. Each softgel capsule provides a minimum of 85 percent fatty acids and phytosterols, including beta-sitosterol. These fatty acids are the most sought-after components in saw palmetto.

Often an herb is either referred to as a "female" or a "male" herb. Such is the case with saw palmetto. Whether it be saw palmetto or Korean ginseng (Panax) known as "male" herbs, or dong quai and black cohosh, known as "female" herbs, these herbs, and others in this category, are equally effective in treating a female's or a male's condition when appropriate. 

Even though saw palmetto is best known these days for its ability to shrink an enlarged prostate gland in men, a century ago, this same herb was best known as a folk approach to breast enlargement. Some naturopath physicians and herbalists still continue to recommend it for this purpose.

Benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia (BPH) is considered to be caused by testosterone accumulating in the prostate. The testosterone is then converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which causes the cells to multiply too quickly and leads to enlargement of the  rostate. It is postulated that saw palmetto extract prevents testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone.

Points of Interest:

1. Saw palmetto has been used traditionally in North American herbal medicines for over 200 years. Its primary use has been in treating disorders of the urinary tract.1 • Tones and strengthens the male reproductive system.
2. Helps to relieve symptoms associated with benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH), or enlargement of the prostate, such as excessive or  painful urination.
3. Scientists have postulated that the mechanism by which saw palmetto helps alleviate symptoms of BPH is by inhibiting the production of  dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a form of testosterone that contributes to the enlargement of the prostate.
4. May enhance sexual functioning and sexual desire.
5. May increase male fertility.
6. Provides an apparent estrogenic action, which may explain the herb's folk use for stimulating breast enlargement.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product os not intended to diagnose, treat,cure ot prevent any disease.