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Millions of men use Serenoa Repens to treat symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia). It is often suggested as a suitable alternative to prescription drugs like Proscar (finasteride) and scientific evidence does support its use.



What is Serenoa Repens?

Serenoa Repens is a palm type tree that can be found in southeastern USA. The fruit is used for its medicinal benefits. In Europe, it is used extensively to treat enlarged prostate. It is also approved by the German Commission E.

Serenoa Repens contains many active ingredients such as fatty acids, flavonoids and plant sterols. It is believed that the active ingredients are the oils found in the fruit. It is suggested that the active ingredients (one or more) blocks the conversion of the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and thus, reduce prostate enlargement. However, experts are not exactly sure of the exact action it has on the prostate glands. It also seems to help treat male pattern baldness as one clinical trials showed.

This supplement also seems to have anti-inflammatory benefits. However, taking this herb does not seem to lower serum PSA (prostate-specific antigen), a marker of prostate cancer.

Can women use this herb?

There is very little good scientific information on using this herb in women. In theory, it is useable in women (who are not pregnant or nursing).

I've heard that this herb can cure my acne condition. Is that true?

One growing use of this supplement to help clear up acne conditions in both men and women.

Too much testosterone and DHT (dihydrotestosterone) can create acne problems. And don't forget that women also make testosterone (although in a smaller quantity than in men).

Clinical studies will need to be done to verify this claim although there are many anecdotal reports for using it to treat acne conditions.

Serenoa Repens - Benefits and Traditional Uses :------

  • acne
  • aphrodisiac / libido enhancer
  • asthma
  • bladder infection (cystitis)
  • breast enlargement
  • breast reduction
  • colds
  • cough
  • enhance sexual performance
  • enhance sperm production
  • enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia / BPH)
  • erectile dysfunction (impotence)
  • excessive hair growth (hirsutism)
  • hair loss in males (androgenetic alopecia)
  • inflammation of the bladder
  • migraine headache
  • muscle spasm
  • ovarian cysts
  • performance enhancement
  • polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • prostate cancer
  • prostatitis
  • sedative
  • vaginal or uterine disorder

A Breakthrough in the Relief of Overactive Bladder and Urinary Incontinence:- By William Faloon

A common and frustrating complaint we at Life Extension hear is how to stop urinary incontinence. Our frustration has been that despite aggressive research, we could not identify a safe solution to this problem that plagues so many aging women (and men to a lesser extent). Even more numerous are inquiries we receive from people seeking relief from frequent daytime and nighttime urinary urges. In a breakthrough discovered by Japanese scientists, a natural plant extract combination has been shown to reduce incontinent episodes by up to 79%,1daytime urination by up to 39%,2 and nighttime urination by up to 68%.3This article will discuss the research findings on maturing women who found significant relief after taking this novel supplement for only six to eight weeks. Additionally, this article will discuss more limited data obtained when men suffering from nighttime urinary urgencies were given this same plant extract Urinary frequency becomes more common with advancing age, with nearly half of people over 60 reporting to suffer from nocturia (two or more episodes of urination during the night).

Urinary incontinence is defined as an involuntary loss of urine. It represents a major social and hygiene problem in the aging population. About 48% of women and 17% of men over age 70 suffer urinary incontinence.4Overactive bladder affects one in six adults over age 40, and is defined as having an urgent need to empty the bladder during the day-night, along with incontinence. Those afflicted with an overactive bladder have to go to the bathroom frequently, leak urine into their clothes, and report feeling depressed, stressed, and sleep-deprived.