Prostate, Blackmores, 60 Caps
42,94 AUD
Gentle support for men's everyday wellbeing.
Looking after your health as the years go by? Did you know saw palmetto berries come from a hardy palm native to the south-eastern United States? It may help support healthy prostate function in men.
Prostate from Blackmores comes in a pack of 60 Caps.
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a small palm native to the south-eastern United States. Its berries were traditionally used by Native American peoples as a food and tonic, and today the berry extract is a popular herbal supplement. Men often use it to support urinary comfort and prostate health as they get older, and it is also used in hair care products. Saw palmetto is normally taken as a lipid-rich berry extract in capsule form.
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Benefits & common uses
Benefits
- Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support prostate health
- May help support normal urinary flow and comfort in men
- Traditionally used to help reduce the frequency of night-time urination
- Helps support male urinary tract health
- Traditionally used to support healthy hair growth cycles in men
- May help support hormone balance within the normal range
What people commonly use it for
- Needing to go to the toilet often at night (Some clinical studies suggest benefit. Larger reviews are mixed)
- Weak or slow urinary flow in older men (Some clinical studies suggest it may help, but results vary)
- General prostate wellbeing with age (Traditional use)
- Thinning hair or hair shedding (Early research suggests a possible benefit for hair density)
- Oily skin and scalp (Early research only)
Suggested to use alongside
- Zinc: Essential mineral for men's health
- Pumpkin seed oil: Traditional pairing for prostate comfort
- Lycopene: Antioxidant nutrient often combined in men's formulas
The science behind it
Saw palmetto berries are rich in fatty acids such as lauric, oleic and myristic acid, along with plant sterols including beta-sitosterol. Most extracts are made with supercritical CO2 or hexane, which pulls out the fat-soluble components. Many are standardised to 85 to 95 per cent fatty acids and sterols.
The leading theory is that these compounds may gently inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT has an influence on prostate tissue and on hair follicles. Saw palmetto may also have a mild effect on inflammatory pathways and on hormone receptors in the tissue.
Human results are mixed. A 2012 Cochrane review of 32 trials did not find a clear benefit over placebo for urinary symptoms, while some other trials, particularly with standardised lipid extracts, have reported improvements in night-time urination and flow. Differences in extract type, dose and trial length probably explain part of the variation.
- Choose a standardised lipid extract for the best-studied form.
- Take with a meal to improve absorption of the fats.
- Allow 8 to 12 weeks before judging results.
See the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health summary for more.
Product details & ingredients
- Pack size: 60 Caps
- Form: Capsules
INGREDIENTS
Active Ingredients: Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) extract equiv. to dry fruit 1.6 g (1600 mg) (standardised to contain fatty acids 144 mg), Urtica dioica (nettle) extract equiv. to dry root 1.13 g (1130 mg), Lycopene 2.5 mg (from Lycopersicon esculentum (tomato) extract soft fruit conc. 41.7 mg equiv. to fresh fruit 14.6 g),
7.5 mg) 20.8 mg, d-alpha-Tocopherol (vitamin E 75 IU) 50.3 mg.
Allergen Contains: Soybean| Sulphites
Allergen Free From: Artificial Preservatives| Gluten| Milk| Wheat
DIRECTIONS
Adults - Take 2 capsules once a day, or as professionally prescribed. Take with food.Storage Instructions
Store below 30°c in a dry place away from direct sunlightRecyclable Packaging?: Yes
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Supplier ref: Blackmores Prostate Health Formula 60 Capsules
Common questions
What is saw palmetto good for?
Traditionally it is used to support prostate and urinary health in men. It is also found in some hair care formulas.
How long does saw palmetto take to work?
Most studies run for at least 8 to 12 weeks, so it is best to give it a few months of regular use before deciding.
Can women take saw palmetto?
It is sometimes used by women for hair and skin concerns, though research is limited. Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Does saw palmetto lower testosterone?
It may gently reduce the conversion of testosterone to DHT, but it does not appear to lower overall testosterone in studies.
When should I take saw palmetto?
With a meal, as the fat-soluble components absorb better with food. Morning or evening is fine.
Does saw palmetto help with hair loss?
A few small studies suggest it may support hair density, but evidence is early. Results are modest and take months.
Safety
Not suitable for pregnancy, breastfeeding or children. Speak to your healthcare professional before use, particularly if you take blood thinning or hormone-based medicines, or are planning surgery. Men with urinary symptoms should have them assessed by a doctor first.
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