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Can saw palmetto help with enlarged prostate?

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saw paletto is a herbal medication that comes from a berry and it works by we think by preventing five Alpha redus activity which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone and dihydrotestosterone is actually involved in causing prostate growth now this is a supplement that's gone through rigorous clinical trials and ultimately the evidence was not so substantial in favor of it I still recommend it to patients because I find that some patients do see a true benefit and so it's a reasonable option to try if you're looking for something to help improve prostate symptoms now enlarged prostate s...

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  • Q: What is Saw Palmetto and how does it work?
    A: Saw Palmetto is a herbal medication that comes from a berry and it works by preventing 5-alpha reductase activity, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, and dihydrotestosterone is involved in causing prostate growth.
  • Q: What are the benefits of taking Saw Palmetto for enlarged prostate symptoms?
    A: Some patients do see a true benefit from taking Saw Palmetto, and it's a reasonable option to try if you're looking for something to help improve prostate symptoms such as difficulty emptying your bladder, having a weak stream, or having to go more often.
  • Q: What are some common symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
    A: Common symptoms of an enlarged prostate include difficulty emptying your bladder, having a weak stream, having to wait for your stream to start, having it stop and start, having to go more often, or waking up at night to pee.

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