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Most men struggle with enlarged prostate as they age. In fact, it\u2019s often mistaken as a normal part of aging.<\/p>\nMost men struggle with enlarged prostate as they age. In fact, it\u2019s often mistaken as a normal part of aging.<\/p>\n
Traditional medications are both ineffective and often cause serious side effects.<\/p>\n
A new study in the Journal of Current Medical Research, however, reveals some very hopeful news.<\/p>\n
Specifically, a common enlarged prostate supplement (available in most health food stores) was found to be more effective than medications without any side effects.<\/p>\n
Saw palmetto supplements are derived from the Serenoa repens plant found naturally in the Southeastern United States. The supplement is drawn from the fruit.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a popular natural health supplement and is traditionally used for treating everything from an enlarged prostate, urinary symptoms, hair loss, and lack of libido to a variety of inflammatory conditions.<\/p>\n
Given its popularity, the research team responsible for this study carried out a review of the existing literature on the effects of the supplement on an enlarged prostate and the urinary symptoms that normally accompany it.<\/p>\n
They found four systematic reviews with 10,601 subjects and seven randomized controlled trials with 2,042 subjects.<\/p>\n
They were especially interested in studies that assessed the efficacy of 320 milligrams of saw palmetto per day. Only studies on human adult males were included.<\/p>\n
They found that the supplement was indeed effective:<\/p>\n
2.\tIt improved the quality of life of men with enlarged prostates.<\/p>\n
3.\tWhen compared with a placebo (fake treatment), it improved urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate, including urinary flow, dribbling, and nighttime bathroom visits.<\/p>\n
4.\tIt had clear anti-inflammatory effects.<\/p>\n
5.\tIt was a safe treatment with no significant side effects, and definitely fewer side effects than tamsulosin and finasteride. Even at three times the recommended dose of 320 milligrams, it was still safe.<\/p>\n
6.\tIt worked better than tamsulosin and finasteride against hair loss.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
Interestingly, the authors did not find a single study which doubted the effectiveness or safety of saw palmetto. Unanimous backing for a treatment is rare in science, so this is definitely one to record.<\/p>\n