Descotes J, Rambeaud J, Deschaseaux P, and et al. Placebo-controlled evaluation of the efficacy and tolerability of Permixon in benign prostatic hyperplasia after exclusion of placebo responders. Clin Drug Invest 1995;9(5):291-297.

Iehle, C., Delos, S., Guirou, O., Tate, R., Raynaud, J. P., and Martin, P. M. Human prostatic steroid 5 alpha-reductase isoforms--a comparative study of selective inhibitors. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 1995;54(5-6):273-279. View abstract. Reece Smith H, Memon A, Smart C, and et al. The value of Permixon in benign prostatic hypertrophy. Brit J Urol 1986;58(1):36-40.Studies show that Saw Palmetto is also beneficial in reducing inflammation of the bladder in both men and women and can be especially useful in relieving the symptoms of interstitial cystitis. Urysiak-Czubatka I, Kmieć ML, Broniarczyk-Dyła G. Assessment of the usefulness of dihydrotestosterone in the diagnostics of patients with androgenetic alopecia. Postepy Dermatol Alergol. 2014;31(4):207-215. doi:10.5114/pdia.2014.40925 Comar OB and Di Rienzo A. Mepartricina versus Serenoa repens: studio sperimentale doppio cieco su 20 casi di iperplasia prostatica benigna. Riv Ital Biol Med 1986;6(2):122-125. Ryu YW, Lim SW, Kim JH, Ahn SH, Choi JD. Comparison of tamsulosin plus serenoa repens with tamsulosin in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in Korean men: 1-year randomized open label study. Urol Int. 2015;94(2):187-93. View abstract.

Boccafoschi C, Annoscia S. Confronto fra estratto di Serenoa repens e placebo mediate prova clinica controllata in pazienti con adenomatosi prostatica. Urologia 1983;50:1257-1268. Sokeland J and Albrecht J. Kombination aus Sabal und Urticaextrakt vs. finasterid bei BPH (Stad I bis II nach Alken). Urologe 1997;36 (4):327-333. Lapi, F., Gallo, E., Giocaliere, E., Vietri, M., Baronti, R., Pieraccini, G., Tafi, A., Menniti-Ippolito, F., Mugelli, A., Firenzuoli, F., and Vannacci, A. Acute liver damage due to Serenoa repens: a case report. Br.J.Clin.Pharmacol. 2010;69(5):558-560. View abstract. Generally speaking, Finasteride is the best choice for men suffering from male pattern baldness, and minoxidil the only choice for women suffering from female pattern baldness. But it’s important to remember that these treatments will not work for everyone and that, as with all medicines, they can come with side effects.

Weisser, H., Tunn, S., Behnke, B., and Krieg, M. Effects of the sabal serrulata extract IDS 89 and its subfractions on 5 alpha-reductase activity in human benign prostatic hyperplasia. Prostate 1996;28(5):300-306. View abstract. The brand suggests supplementing with saw palmetto may support prostate health in men, slow-down hair loss for men and women, boost testosterone levels and improve overall strength and well-being. Bertaccini, A., Giampaoli, M., Cividini, R., Gattoni, G. L., Sanseverino, R., Realfonso, T., Napodano, G., Fandella, A., Guidoni, E., Prezioso, D., Galasso, R., Cicalese, C., Scattoni, V., Armenio, A., Conti, G., Corinti, M., Spasciani, R., Liguori, G., Lampropoulou, N., and Martorana, G. Observational database serenoa repens (DOSSER): overview, analysis and results. A multicentric SIUrO (Italian Society of Oncological Urology) project. Arch.Ital.Urol.Androl 2012;84(3):117-122. View abstract. Mandressi A. Treatment of uncomplicated benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) by an extract of Serenoa repens: clinical results. J Endocrinol Invest 1987;10 (suppl 2):49. However, research is mixed. As such, it’s unclear whether saw palmetto is effective for any of these conditions. summary

Flamm, J., Kiesswetter, H., and Englisch, M. [An urodynamic study of patients with benign prostatic hypertrophy treated conservatively with phytotherapy or testosterone (author's transl)]. Wien.Klin.Wochenschr. 9-28-1979;91(18):622-627. View abstract. Therefore, more research is needed to determine whether this supplement aids urinary tract function in the general population, including in those with and without prostate issues. summary Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes an enlargement of the prostate gland and results in decreased urine flow. Saw palmetto is a natural extract that usually comes in tablet form. It is used in many forms of traditional herbal medicine, typically for problems with urinating. These days, saw palmetto is touted as a herbal cure for men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (a condition which causes problems urinating). Uses of saw palmetto Novara G, Giannarini G, Alcaraz A, et al. Efficacy and safety of hexanic lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon) in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur Urol Focus. 2016;2(5):553-561. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2016.04.002. View abstract.

NutraChamps recommends taking two capsules once or twice a day consistently to get the most out of the product. Mohanty NK, Jha RJ, and Dutt C. Randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial of Serenoa repens versus placebo in the management of patients with symptomatic grade I to grade II benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Indian J Urol 1999;16(1):26-31.