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Has anyone here used or heard of using Saw Pallmetto to aid in prostate health while on Test...or any other gear for that matter. I use it all the time on or off. I am only 22 and I don't think I have Prostate trouble, but I figure it is good prevention. Also the bottle says it contains
"Active Sterols"......what does this mean? Thanks for your opinions!!
Iguess this did not deserve a answere....O well I guess I will Just keep wondering what "Active Sterols" are............................................... .................................................. ........................................
a) it takes time for questions to be answered.
b) this is posted in the wrong forum this is the workout forum
To answer your question I did a search on Saw palmetto and this is a couple things I found.
Research
Need for research There has been little research into saw palmetto, despite its potential as a treatment for enlarged prostate gland, and its anabolic action. With the probable presence of steroidal constituents, and an apparent oestrogenic action, saw palmetto is a plant that could have significant hormonal actions. It needs to be researched in depth.
Traditional & Current Uses
Anabolic action Saw palmetto is a tonic and is one of the few Western remedies that is considered to be anabolic - it strengthens and builds body tissues and encourages weight gain. Fruit pulp or tincture is given to those suffering from wasting illnesses and for general debility and failure to thrive.
Hormonal disorders Although it is generally considered to be a man's herb, given its probable oestrogenic action saw palmetto is also a useful herbal remedy for women. It is prescribed for impotence, reduced or absent sex drive and testicular atrophy in men, and in women it has been given to stimulate breast enlargement.
Urinary remedy Saw palmetto has been nicknamed the "plant catheter". This is because it has the ability to strengthen the neck of the bladder, and to reduce enlarged prostate glands. It is used chiefly as a diuretic to improve urine flow, and as a urinary antiseptic in cystitis. It combines well with horsetail and hydrangea in the treatment of prostate infection.
Saw palmetto's benefit for men is to minimize aromitization of test to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is the primary hormone that causes both prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
Thanks alot Big D. That was great info on Saw P. I still wonder if any other Body Builders use it though......I have taken it for a while and I guess it is that I have been. Wonder if I need to stop for a while or go on and off with it?