Saw Palmetto

[ds53]

Does any one use Saw Palmetto for prostrate protection? Any Pro's or Con's about it. Is there any other alternatives?

[Jupiter2]

I have used it and long term I've discovered that it seems to have some estrogenic properties and as a result side effects. The sides began to diminish when I discontinued the supplement but reappered when I began my TRT. There are alternatives that I am looking into... lycopene, and more recently selenium which may be the best of them all.

But if you are adamant on saw palmetto you shouldn't have a problem if you will be using an estrogen blocker like Anastrozole while on your TRT.

[ds53]

Thanks for the input Jupiter 2! I have been using saw palmetto since I was in my 30's and my psa's come back 1.2 every time. But I have also noticed that when I am supplementing with Saw that I seem to have more of a problem with ED and a lot less ejaculate than with out. Please let me know if you find something better or get more info. There is a lot of contradicting info on the net about it, but my dr still recommends it.

[n00bs]

Stinging nettle root this the way to go along with Zinc..