Indications

160 mg capsule: Advanced blend of minerals and herbs for proactive prostate health. Supports normal prostate function and healthy urinary flow. Contains Zinc, essential for normal reproductive function.
500 mg capsule: Indicated in urination problems in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) stages I & II.

Composition

160 mg capsule: Saw Palmetto Oil 160 mg, Pygeum Bark Oil 17 mg, Korean Ginseng 3.3 mg, Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 33.1 mg, Copper Gluconate 2 mg.
500 mg capsule: Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) fruit 500 mg.

Pharmacology

160 mg capsule: Saw Palmetto shows anti-estrogenic and anti-inflammatory activity, increases urinary flow rate, decreases residual urine, painful urination, and nocturia. Mechanisms include inhibition of 5α-reductase, androgen receptor binding, α1-adrenoreceptor blockade, inhibition of cyclooxygenase/lipoxygenase pathways, growth factor inhibition, and induction of apoptosis in prostate cells.
500 mg capsule: Saw Palmetto fruit is widely used in BPH. Proposed mechanisms include 5α-reductase inhibition, estrogenic and androgen receptor effects, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Dosage & Administration

160 mg capsule: Adults only. 1–2 capsules daily or as advised by physician. Not established in pediatric use.
500 mg capsule: 1–2 g (2–4 capsules) daily in divided doses.

Interactions

160 mg capsule: May decrease estrogen effects; may reduce effectiveness of birth control pills.
500 mg capsule: Exerts estrogenic, androgenic, and α-adrenergic blocking effects; concomitant use of hormones or adrenergic drugs may require adjustment.

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