Saw Palmetto

Overview

Saw Palmetto, dwarf palm, is a shrub found throughout the Carribean and in parts or the southern United Sates. An extract is made from the berries for use in treating prostate problems. Saw Palmetto blocks the action of an enzyme, 5-alpha-reductase, that converts testosterone to a more potent form called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the liver.
DHT is believed to be the pri ...