The health of the prostate is crucial for every man. Symptoms like frequent urination, getting up often during the night to empty the bladder, or dribbling after urination could indicate possible prostate stress.*
Sometimes, the male hormone testosterone may break down into too much dihydrotestosterone (DHT), leading to prostate irritation. Saw palmetto extract is known to help manage the enzyme 5alpha-reductase that converts testosterone to DHT.*
Saw palmetto is a popular supplement for supporting prostate health. A common dose is 320 mg per day (2 capsules) for 4 to 6 weeks and may be continued indefinitely if needed.*
Both men and women convert testosterone to DHT. DHT influences skin and hair follicles significantly in both sexes. Excess DHT can cause hair to grow where it’s not wanted (e.g., facial hair on women of any age and ear hair on aging men) and promotes receding hairlines or hair thinning. DHT can also contribute to mild, hormone-related skin acne. Acne beginning at puberty, during menstruation, or later in life may be related to DHT and might respond to saw palmetto supplements.*