These figures do not include the rest of the world. And you must remember, the acceptance of Saw Palmetto as a first treatment for BPH by American doctors is still very low compared to places like Europe where the very first recommended treatment for BPH by licensed physicians is the administration of Serenoa as a first step in treatment.

Furthermore, most patients for clinical use of the Palmetto plant and berries are still held by European firms even though the Saw Palmetto plant is commonly grown in the south eastern part of the United States.

You can find more about their findings here. As well as additional information on the entire Natural Remedy industry.

Saw Palmetto sales grew 3% according to a recent study by SPINS FDM powered by Nielsen. This accounted for over six million dollars in total USA revenues of the all natural herb.

 

SymphonyIRI, a Chicago-based market research firm, determined herb supplement sales in the mainstream market channel (e.g., food stores, drug stores, and mass-market retail outlets) as being $379,286,600 for 2011, an increase of 6.9% over the previous year. SymphonyIRI’s figure includes grocery stores, drugstores, and mass-market retailers, but it does not include Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, other large warehouse buying clubs, or convenience stores.
SPINS, a Schaumburg, Illinois-based market research firm, found sales of botanical dietary supplements in the natural and health foods channel to be $251,212,449, an increase of 9% over 2011 sales in this channel. SPINS’ figure does not include sales from the natural foods store Whole Foods Market.
The 5 top-selling herbal supplements of 2011 in the health and natural foods channel, according to SPINS, were flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum), grass (wheat and barley; Triticum aestivum and Hordeum vulgare), turmeric (Curcuma longa), aloe (Aloe vera), and milk thistle (Silybum marianum). The top-selling herbal singles of 2011 in the food, drug, and mass-market channel, according to SymphonyIRI, were cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), soy (Glycine max), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), garlic (Allium sativum), and ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) leaf extract. Natural foods channel rankings may include some combination herbal products, as SPINS codes sales by primary ingredient.
In the natural channel, total calculated sales for herbal supplements in 2011, according to SPINS, were $251,212,449, representing a whopping 9.0% growth over 2010 sales (Table 5). (SPINS calculated a negative growth of -0.6% in 2010. Nearly one-third of the decline seen between 2009-2010 in the natural channel was due to the decline of açaí fruit-based DS in this market channel.)

Here is the full link to the selected quotes above.  http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/issue95/hg95-mktrpt.html

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If you are suffering from acne you should check out Saw Palmetto Acne?  It has been shown in studies that the growth of acne can be related to hormones—such as the excess or lack of a certain hormone, and hormonal changes in the body. This is why adolescence is a common time for many to develop acne, as their hormones rapidly change inside them.

Beneath the surface of the skin are small sebaceous glands, which secrete an oily fluid called sebum. An excess of sebum production can lead to clogged pores and acne. The sebaceous glands that secrete sebum are sensitive to the hormone testosterone (specifically the androgen DHT, which is converted from testosterone) which causes the glands to be over-stimulated and produce and excess amount of sebum… thus a much higher risk of acne. Saw Palmetto Acne.

Because acne can be caused by biological hormones, topical treatments may not always be effective in ridding a person of their acne problem. It may treat surface acne for a time, however the root of the problem will still remain. A topical treatment might reduce the size of a pimple, but if the body is still producing enough testosterone to over stimulate the sebaceous glands and cause an excess of sebum, the acne will keep returning.

Saw Palmetto extract is the extract, or liquid, that comes from the fruit, which is actually the little red berries, from the Serenoa Repens plant. The plant and especially its berries are rich in phytosterols and fatty acids. The plant’s extract extract has been used in a variety of different medicines—traditional, alternative, and eclectic—for several years. Saw palmetto is most commonly used as an alternative medicine treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is a benign enlargement of the prostate gland most often found in elderly men. However, it is also used as a possible treatment for a variety of diseases as well as more minor problems such as the treatment of ACNE and other blemishes from pimples on the face and body.

Is Saw Palmetto an Acne Cure?

The intake of saw palmetto extract has been suggested to treat and cure facial and body acne. The correlation between taking saw palmetto and the lessening of acne has never been officially concluded using medical research, however some studies suggest that saw palmetto’s involvement in certain hormone blocking may be the key to understanding the possible “cure” of acne saw palmetto provides.

But as full disclosure, it has still never been clinically proven without a shadow of a doubt that Repens does in fact cure ACNE.  And it is most likely that any scientific data either supporting or dismissing the claim will most likely come from Europe where Pametto is most often used and studied.

A certain amount of testosterone in both men and women is converted to the androgen dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. DHT has been linked to a variety of conditions in men and women, such as male pattern baldness, skin problems, enlarged prostates, and acne. DHT specifically reacts poorly with sebaceous glands that produce sebum, which can clog pores and cause acne.

Saw palmetto inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT, thus supposedly limiting the adverse affect DHT has on the sebaceous glands—reducing the amount of sebum produced and, in theory, reducing the amount of acne.

In theory, saw palmetto can effectively help reduce the amount of hormonal acne on a person’s skin. However, it’s important to note that saw palmetto would only show a reduction in hormonal acne… that is, if a person’s acne is not caused by their sebaceous glands reacting to DHT, saw palmetto acne may have absolutely no effect at all.

Should you use saw palmetto to treat acne?

If you believe that the majority of your acne may be caused by hormonal problems, specifically related to testosterone and DHT, then you may decide to give saw palmetto a chance.

There have been few side effects associated with saw palmetto use. A common side effect reported is gastrointestinal discomfort or problems, which might be lessened by reducing the amount of saw palmetto taken, or taking the extract in conjunction with food. Another possible side effect is adverse effects on sex hormones, as saw palmetto does inhibit the production of DHT. If you are using any drugs which have a saw palmetto-like effect, you should not use saw palmetto. Because saw palmetto is an herbal drug, each “batch” may not contain the same precise amount of chemical combinations.

One concern that some have shown regarding saw palmetto is the chemical Beta-sitosterol, which is present in saw palmetto extract. This chemical is similar to cholesterol. High levels of this sitosterol in the blood has been linked to increased severity of heart disease in men who have suffered previous heart attacks.

Some men who have taken saw palmetto have reported the development of extra fatty tissue on their chest (“breasts”) after taking more than 320mg of saw palmetto per day. When the saw palmetto intake was reduced to below 320mg or stopped entirely, this side effect disappeared. There have not been any major female-specific side effects from saw palmetto reported, however some women report having to take an excessive dose to experience any reduction in their acne from the saw palmetto acne extract.

Overall, giving saw palmetto “a try” should not be harmful as long as you recognize the risks of consuming any herbal or alternative drug to treat acne. Consulting a physician before deciding to consume saw palmetto extract would also be recommended, especially if you are taking any other medication which may or may not react with the saw palmetto acne extract.

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Studies conducted by both public and private agencies as well as pharmaceutical companies have concluded that Serenoa Repens does indeed have many benefits.  Combined with being a 100% natural alternative medicine, and the stage has been set for even more research, as well as patents being conducted and created worldwide.  Although the USA is slow to understand the positive effects the plant that is grown there actually has. 

The main benefit of the Palmetto plant, or more correctly, the extract taken from the plant’s berries, is different medications are being created that primarily are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or better known as its acronym BPH, is a disorder that effects the urination in older men. If you are over the age of 40 and find you are urinating much slower than normal, then you are most likely suffering from BPH.

Although BPH is not usually life threatening, it can be quite uncomfortable as well as plain annoying to those who suffer from it. It is believed that Adenomatous Prostatic Growth starts when a man reaches 30 years of age. It is estimated that by the time a man reaches 50 that 50% of all men will experience signs of BPH. By the time we reach 80 years old, over 75% of all men will have suffered from the symptoms of BPH.

Some of the symptoms of BPH include urinating often, slow urination, needing to wait a period of time before urinating, urinating during sleep whether waking or not, interrupted urination that starts and stops for no visual reasons, straining or pushing your stomach muscles hard in order to urinate, leakage or dribbling at the end of urination often after placing the penis back into your undergarments. A few other more disturbing signs include problems ejaculating, bladder pain and Dysuria (painful urination).
One of the problems with BPH is that it is not usually painful. That means many people will leave it untreated thinking that there will not be any negative side effects. This is a very bad assumption. Left untreated BPH can lead to urinary tract infections as well as bladder stones. And BPH is a progressive disease, so the longer it is left untreated, the worse it will get.

 Why is Saw Palmetto mixed with Pygeum?

Saw Palmetto combined with Pygeum is often taken to alleviate the diseases’ conditions. The latest Cochrane Database review. (2009) concluded that,
 

“The evidence suggests that Serenoa repens provides mild to moderate improvement in urinary symptoms and flow measures. Serenoa repens produced similar improvement in urinary symptoms and flow compared to finasteride and is associated with fewer adverse treatment events.”

 
There have been suggestions that Palmetto can also be used for other things such as male baldness, female breast enlargement as well as a dieting aid. At this point in time there simply hasn’t been enough documented research to substantiate those claims. So for now, I’d stress taking Saw Palmetto for BPH.

And as always, be safe using any medication whether they are all natural or not. And if you do experience any complications due to taking either saw palmetto or pygeum, consult you doctor right away!

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If you need to know where to buy Saw Palmetto, the easiest place would most likely be Amazon. Since if you are reading this you are already online. So you can just go through this Saw Palmetto link and find exactly what you need.

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If you don’t want to wait until Amazon delivers, then just go to your local pharmacy or GNC store and see if they carry Saw Palmetto. Saw Palmetto is an over the counter natural remedy. So there is no FDA approval or laws governing or banning the sale of Saw Palmetto or Saw Palmetto extract in the United States.

This can be seen as both a positive or a negative. It is a financial positive due to the fact you don’t need a prescription to obtain Saw Palmetto. Furthermore, you also do not need to been seen by a doctor. A further financial savings. So you don’t incur any health fees or need to use your insurance card to purchase Saw Palmetto products.

The negative of all of this is that the quality of Saw Palmetto can differ from product to product with no governmental regulation. Again, this makes the product cheaper because a pharmaceutical company doesn’t need to invest in clinical testing and trials to have the product approved. This is a positive as far as price. But that also means that there are no conclusive studies of the particular brand of Saw Palmetto you are buying.

But don’t let that stop you from trying Saw Palmetto or Saw Palmetto extract. Saw Palmetto side effects are far and few between. And when there are side effects, they are often mild and non life threatening. If you want to know more about the specifics of Saw Palmetto side effects, check out this article.

And as always when ever you are purchasing anything you will ingest, make sure the packaging is properly sealed and hasn’t been tampered with. And be sure to read all instructions, warnings and dosage information. And if you should have any sort of negative reaction to the product you are taking, stop immediately and consult a doctor immediately.  Now you know where to buy saw palmetto!

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One of the most widely accepted herbal plants and prepared as tea is saw palmetto. While the saw palmetto tea is considered a tonic drink in itself, other manufacturers in the natural/organic pharmaceutical business make herbal teas with saw palmetto.

 What is  Saw Palmetto Tea?

Saw palmetto is a palm like low-lying shrub that grows in the continents of Europe, Africa and along the coasts of southeastern North America. Its fruits are around the size of olives, which turn purple black when ripe, and form clusters. It is the saw palmetto berry extracts that contain herbal benefits and used for medicinal treatments, among those is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The medical benefits of saw palmetto in BPH for some people have been backed up by research.

Herbal Teas with saw palmetto Natural/organic manufacturers mix herbal teas with saw palmetto for the drink to provide additional rejuvenating effects than saw palmetto alone. Whilst saw palmetto is known to relieve symptoms of BPH, data have been inconclusive as to Serenoa Repens tea’s ability to shrink the prostate’s size, and since most of its components are insoluble in water. Nonetheless, it’s better to put more weight on the combined health benefits of herbal teas with saw palmetto. Since there are hundreds of herbal plants, manufacturers may differ in the usage of herbal teas with saw palmetto.

Happy Man Tea, available in www.mountainroseherbs.com is a decoction of various well-known herbal plants including saw palmetto intended to improve men’s general health. The herbal plants used in this tea are all organic such as eleuthero root, dandelion root, nettle root, marshmallow root, burdock root, hawthorn berry, saw palmetto berry, fennel seed, oatstraw, as well as a pinch of stevia.

Male Energy Tea with Black Cumin Seed is an energizing tea made with a blend of herbs like ginseng, yohimbe, ginkgo, black (cumin seed), green tea, damiana, echinacea, mint, rose hips, and saw palmetto. Available at www.herbalremedies.com.

The featured herbal teas with saw palmetto are just some of the products that are a combination of saw palmetto and herbs. However, herbs also have medicinal values and although the possibility of having an overdose is thin, the FDA warns that these combinations may lead to internal bleeding. Hence, consulting a physician is advised prior to the use of  saw palmetto tea.

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Once a man gets passed the age of 40, he really needs to begin to be extra cautious when it comes to the health of their prostates which is why some doctors recommend Saw palmetto and pygeum.  A reduction in the production of the hormone testosterone and a rise in the hormone byproduct, dihydrotestosterone coupled with the degeneration of cells brought by aging often cause benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. 

The FDA’s accepted prescription drugs for both diseases are Terazosin HCL and finasteride.  Both drugs are effective in combating both ailments, but are usually accompanied with side effects like dizziness, impotence and loss of sexual desire unlike Saw palmetto Pygeum.

Three herbs have been supported by scientific research in the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Saw palmetto is a herb with a long tradition of maintaining a healthy prostate. 

Men with BPH reported improved urination after taking saw palmetto supplements for at least six weeks.  Pygeum also provide similar benefits as the drugs mentioned earlier minus their side effects. 

The efficacy of saw palmetto and pygeum extract for BPH has been documented in European medical journals.  Furthermore, Saw Palmetto is usually the first medication prescribed by physicians in Europe to begin treatment of BPH.

The combination of both Saw Palmetto and Pygeum is often recommended as an inexpensive, effective, and safe herbal treatment for BPH in alternative medicine worldwide.

Both of these extracts contain essential oils that actively shrink a prostate’s size over time, and several people who have taken the supplement reported a significant improvement in their urinary flow.

What is Serenoa Repens and Pygeum Extract?

Most manufacturers today have blended saw palmetto and pygeum extract to make a more potent combination for the treatment of symptomatic BPH without complications brought on by other man made drugs.

Since the middle of the 1980′s, not less than 10 studies, including double-blinded studies, have confirmed the effectiveness of the extract in helping to alleviate the symptoms of BPH.

Not only is the combination effective in treating symptomatic BPH, a 1991 Italian study also indicated the value of pygeum in giving relief to urinary problems associated with BPH, as well as increasing sexual desires rather than decreasing it.

Some extract products include a formulation of 85% fatty acids and plant sterols in a 320mg saw palmetto extract and 100mg of pygeum extract, with Vitamin D3 and 15mg zinc. Vitamin D3, zinc and selenium are vitamins that help restore sexual functions and prevent prostate cancer.

Consumers must be warned though that the FDA does not yet recognize saw palmetto or pygeum extract supplements as drugs. The American Urological Association with 9,500 members also fears that saw palmetto might mask symptoms of prostate cancer by treating its symptoms.

Invasive prostate cancer may not show evident symptoms until it has grown into a higher stage of cancer. For safety measures, medical advice must be sought first prior to taking Serenoa Repens and pygeum extract to assuage any possibility of prostate cancer. If cancer is not present, both Saw Palmetto and pygeum may be taken to treat BPH.

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