Scientific Effect
Saw Palmetto extracts are known as contributers to prostate health. It may reduce cancer risk by decreasing inflammation.
Clinical Study
Effects of hexanic extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon® 160 mg) on inflammation biomarkers in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Results
"These results showed for the first time at clinical level the anti-inflammatory properties of Hexanic Extract of Serenoa repens"
Study Citation
Latil, A., Pétrissans, M. T., Rouquet, J., Robert, G., & de la Taille, A. (2015). Effects of hexanic extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon® 160 mg) on inflammation biomarkers in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The Prostate, 75(16), 1857-1867.
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This was the first trial with saw palmetto to show improvement in BPH symptoms and SDys as well.
Results
"Improving BPH symptoms and sexual dysfunctions with a saw palmetto preparation? Results from a pilot trial."
Study Citation
Suter, A., Saller, R., Riedi, E., & Heinrich, M. (2013). Improving BPH symptoms and sexual dysfunctions with a saw palmetto preparation? Results from a pilot trial. Phytotherapy research, 27(2), 218-226.
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The prostate-specific concerns score of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate improved in the Saw Palmetto group
Results
"Saw Palmetto for Symptom Management During Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer."
Study Citation
Wyatt, G. K., Sikorskii, A., Safikhani, A., McVary, K. T., & Herman, J. (2016). Saw palmetto for symptom management during radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Journal of pain and symptom management, 51(6), 1046-1054.
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