Question 1

is it safe to take saw palmetto with another medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the other medication.

Question 2

what is saw palmetto?

Accepted Answer

Nutraceutical: Comes from palm trees is sold in health food stores often helps prostate symptoms.

Question 3

is saw palmetto safe to take?

Accepted Answer

FYI: The Journal of the American Medical Association reported on a double-blind study that eleven North American clinics conducted on 369 men. The study found that saw palmetto fruit extract failed to reduce urinary tract symptoms more than placebo.

Question 4

what does saw palmetto do for men?

Accepted Answer

Herb for prostate: There is some suggestion that taking this herb might improve prostatic obstruction in middle aged and older men.  The research data is very thin and the evidence shows it is unlikely.  Also there is no regulation in this area so you cannot be sure that the contents of the bottle match the hype on the label.

Question 5

what are the benefits of saw palmetto?

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Not much: For a long time it was believed that saw palmetto helped ease the urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate (bph).  But  the most recent data, which includes pooled data from many trials (cochrane review) shows that saw palmetto just doesn't do much good.  If a man has obstructive urinary symptoms, he is probably better off taking tamsulosin (flomax) or rapaflo (silodosin).

Question 6

how is saw palmetto when person has a foley?

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Okay: This won't hurt. In many observational studies, this was thought to help with urine blockage. However, in a very large randomized trial funded by the nih it was shown to be no better than placebo. Consider an alpha-blocker such as doxazosin or tamsulosin instead. These are prescriptions with minimal side effects.

Question 7

is saw palmetto good for men or women or both?

Accepted Answer

Here is ...: Saw palmetto has been used, studied, and touted for its minor anti-testosterone effect with indirect exaggeration of estrogen effect, and anti-inflammatory effect so to "shrink" prostate, treat acne, baldness... Some users swear by but who knows if those claimers are real users. Clinical experience in investigating these claimed effects is still scanty and inconclusive. So, you decide if money ...

Question 8

saw palmetto, what is the considered best strength?

Accepted Answer

Unclear ...: "Too" many brands of saw palmetto herbal preparations around tout their wonderful health effect to the prostate, but its "real" touted benefits have failed to stand the test of scientific randomized, double-blinded clinical study. As to its "best" strength, it remains unknown/unclear. So, in use, if you will, use it in moderation and see.

Question 9

is saw palmetto safe for younger men in their early twenties?

Accepted Answer

Yes but why?: What symptoms are you having that make you think you need to take saw palmetto? Saw palmetto has traditionally been used for enlarged prostate in older men. Studies have shown it to be ineffective at treating urinary problems in this group. Saw palmetto is safe for you to take but i would not waste my money on it. I would advise seeing your md.

Question 10

how long does saw palmetto stay in your system after stopping taking it?

Accepted Answer

: Since supplements like this are not investigated by government agencies like the FDA, most physicians cannot or will not answer this question. Your pharmacist may have some information on this matter.

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