Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss

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Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss:

How does Your Herb Garden Grow?
Saw Palmetto is an herb widely grown in the southern portions of the United States and, in fact, around the world. It is readily available and not an expensive herb to buy – either in crushed berry or extract form. Saw Palmetto has been widely used throughout the world for hundreds of years and, recently, is receiving good publicity in the U.S. Homeopathic physicians consistently prescribe it for male patients experiencing prostate enlargement, and many patients experience definite improvement and relief.An interesting side effect of Saw Palmetto has also been noted. Some male patients report that they have experienced noticeable and permanent regrowth of scalp hair or a solid reduction in the rate of hair loss while taking Saw Palmetto for prostate problems. This has led to a bit of research which seems to conclude that inhibiting or blocking DHT production affects the entire body. In the scalp area, the reduction of DHT seems to allow hair follicles to re-open and engage in new hair growth. Evidence also shows that DHT reduction may also maintain the health of productive follicles.What little research there is seems to be skewed dependent upon who is funding the study. Obviously, drug companies that have developed and marketed other drugs for prostate and hair problems state that there is no evidence to suggest the efficacy of Saw Palmetto. Ancient healers and homeopathic practitioners, however, say otherwise. Studies conducted by proponents of Saw Palmetto report solid effectiveness.Because it appears that some men have experienced the side effect of Saw Palmetto, it is certainly worth a try. You can buy the herb in crushed berry or in extract form. The extract form is far more concentrated, so, obviously less is taken. A general rule of dosage is 300-600 milligrams daily, mixed with some fatty acids. Any health food store, whether physical or on the Internet carries this product in the recommended dosages and combinations with fatty acids.

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