So I picked up some Saw Palmetto...

**skelooth** · 02-06-2006, 12:47 AM

Has anyone ever used it with success before? Apparently only 50% of people who take it are "responders" and it could take months to kick in. I'd love to hear any one's experiences they may have had.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 02-06-2006, 03:01 AM

Isnt it for prostate health?? what are you suppose to feel?

Ruby Soho · 02-11-2006, 12:06 AM

If you get a good multivitamin, you shouldnt need to supplement with saw palmetto. NOW ADAM has the standard 160mg. Success with what? Prostate health? As a stand-alone its not going to prevent mpb, if that's what you're referring to.

SoMdHunter · 02-11-2006, 12:54 AM

GNC MegaMen multi-vitamins for those over 40 has Saw Palmetto with the rest of the pills. I've been on those multi's for over a year and have had no prostate problems yet. That is the only response I would think one would have. And unless someone really abused the crap out of PH or AAS, I don't think anyone younger than 40-45 would expect to have a prostate problem. But I'm no Dr. and the above is only my humble opinion. I'm certainly not trying to flame anyone here.

Trick D · 02-11-2006, 02:07 AM

it's suppose to be pretty good. Definitely when taking something that enlarges the prostate so Ph/AAS users use it to minmize the effects on their prostate. Isn't it the DHT that causes the prostate to enlarge for young adults?

striated_planet · 02-11-2006, 04:05 AM

Testosterone conversion to DHT by way of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase I believe is what causes the growth. Saw Palmetto, Proscar etc.. are inhibitors of the 5-AR enzyme

ersatz · 02-11-2006, 04:22 AM

DHT related prostate hypertrophy is highly over-exaggerated. The real cause is E2 binding to SHBG already bound to a receptor on the cell. As we age our T adn subsequently DHT levels drop and E2 levels increase. So why would we see an increase in bph cases as we age if DHT levels drop significantly. Because the real cause is estrogens.

**skelooth** · 02-11-2006, 04:37 AM

i started to take the saw palmetto because....

*complete embarassment*

i've been getting the 'dribbles' after peeing more frequently lately, and it's kinda gross. Any searching i did pretty much said saw palmetto could help be shrinking the prostate and giving me some more control.

DarkFalcon · 02-11-2006, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

i started to take the saw palmetto because....

*complete embarassment*

i've been getting the 'dribbles' after peeing more frequently lately, and it's kinda gross. Any searching i did pretty much said saw palmetto could help be shrinking the prostate and giving me some more control.

Yep, I told you to have some on hand during your cycle. Ph use will in those prone to it cause prostate swelling. I always have a problem but the Saw Palmetto clears it up in 2-3 days. I don't even need to take it every day. I just take it when I have a flare up. :4toilet:

**bubba g** · 02-11-2006, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Yep, I told you to have some on hand during your cycle. Ph use will in those prone to it cause prostate swelling. I always have a problem but the Saw Palmetto clears it up in 2-3 days. I don't even need to take it every day. I just take it when I have a flare up. :4toilet:

How can you tell it is swoolen??? what are the simptoms??

**skelooth** · 02-11-2006, 02:06 PM

symptoms of a swollen prostate can include:

Pain while urinating
Difficulting urinating
Leaky faucet after peeing
Lack of control holding your pee in
Waking up 50 million times at night to go pee

etc

02-06-2006, 12:47 AM	#1
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	So I picked up some Saw Palmetto... Has anyone ever used it with success before? Apparently only 50% of people who take it are "responders" and it could take months to kick in. I'd love to hear any one's experiences they may have had. __________________ R I P

02-11-2006, 12:54 AM	#4
SoMdHunter Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In my treestand Posts: 377 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	GNC MegaMen multi-vitamins for those over 40 has Saw Palmetto with the rest of the pills. I've been on those multi's for over a year and have had no prostate problems yet. That is the only response I would think one would have. And unless someone really abused the crap out of PH or AAS, I don't think anyone younger than 40-45 would expect to have a prostate problem. But I'm no Dr. and the above is only my humble opinion. I'm certainly not trying to flame anyone here. __________________ Vegetarian - ancient Indian term for bad hunter.

02-11-2006, 04:05 AM	#6
striated_planet Amateur Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Testosterone conversion to DHT by way of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase I believe is what causes the growth. Saw Palmetto, Proscar etc.. are inhibitors of the 5-AR enzyme __________________ Enter Discount Code "ironmass" for 10% off any order http://www.planetarynutrition.com

02-11-2006, 04:37 AM	#8
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	i started to take the saw palmetto because.... complete embarassment i've been getting the 'dribbles' after peeing more frequently lately, and it's kinda gross. Any searching i did pretty much said saw palmetto could help be shrinking the prostate and giving me some more control. __________________ R I P

02-11-2006, 02:06 PM	#11
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	symptoms of a swollen prostate can include: Pain while urinating Difficulting urinating Leaky faucet after peeing Lack of control holding your pee in Waking up 50 million times at night to go pee etc __________________ R I P

02-06-2006, 03:01 AM	#2
~~PROD1GY~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 386 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Isnt it for prostate health?? what are you suppose to feel?

02-11-2006, 12:06 AM	#3
Ruby Soho New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	If you get a good multivitamin, you shouldnt need to supplement with saw palmetto. NOW ADAM has the standard 160mg. Success with what? Prostate health? As a stand-alone its not going to prevent mpb, if that's what you're referring to.

02-11-2006, 04:22 AM	#7
ersatz Amateur Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	DHT related prostate hypertrophy is highly over-exaggerated. The real cause is E2 binding to SHBG already bound to a receptor on the cell. As we age our T adn subsequently DHT levels drop and E2 levels increase. So why would we see an increase in bph cases as we age if DHT levels drop significantly. Because the real cause is estrogens.

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