TLDR Saw Palmetto is a safe and effective natural remedy for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) was highlighted for its beneficial effects on human health, particularly in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Evidence indicated that S. repens could stimulate apoptosis in cancer cells, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase, and block dihydrotestosterone (DHT) from interacting with its receptor, similar to synthetic drugs used for BPH. The plant was well-tolerated with few reported side effects, making it an effective and safe natural remedy for BPH treatment.
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