鋸棕櫚(Saw Palmetto)對攝護腺的治療

鋸葉棕提取物是從兩個品種的蒲葵，鋸椰子和箬石楠之一進行處理。這是跨過美國南部和歐洲的地區生長。  

在歐洲鋸棕櫚早已用在治療前列腺疾病，其中包括前列腺增生，前列腺炎（通常是細菌感染前列腺）和前列腺癌。

鋸棕櫚是常見的，在許多地區是相對的便宜，但這卻不能用於大規模的研究。然而，許多小型研究研究出鋸棕櫚能有效的治療攝護腺疾病。 

良性前列腺增生（BPH）/前列腺肥大通常在40歲以上，賀爾蒙會產生平衡失調，而雄性激素水平升高，這是睾酮的衍生物稱為“雙氫”刺激細胞生長在前列腺的增加。將所得的前列腺肥大干擾與尿道的正常運作。  

許多研究已經表明鋸棕櫚可以降低前列腺大小，減少炎症，減輕前列腺炎，改善性功能。

歐洲科學家證明，鋸棕櫚提取物可降低前列腺雙氫睾酮的水平。這是更廣泛的研究處方藥。

德國研究發現，服用160毫克鋸棕櫚提取物，每天兩次有73%的患者可減少夜間排尿和改善尿流，160毫克，每日兩次採取鋸棕櫚提取物，發現為有效治療BPH的非那雄胺（保列治），而且並無副作用。

現在已經有超過20個研究顯示鋸棕櫚能有效的治療前列腺疾病。

雖然醫生和研究人員認為，鋸棕櫚漿果提取物是前列腺問題的一個非常強大的治療者，科學家們也開始把注意力集中在鋸棕櫚漿果提取物與其他的癒合草藥，以提高治療前列腺疾病。

對前列腺疾病的自然療法，鋸棕櫚提取物是最成功的治療前列腺的一個，然而，其它補充劑諸如臀果木提取物，蕁麻提取物和番茄紅素也顯示出具有對前列腺的好處。

相關資訊

Saw Palmetto extract is processed from one of two varieties of the fan palm, Serenoa repens and Sabal Serrulata.  Both grow wild across the southern United States and parts of Europe.  

Saw Palmetto has been used for years in Europe for the treatment of Prostate Disease which includes Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostatitis (usually a bacterial infection of the prostate) and Prostate Cancer.

The popularity of Saw Palmetto can be in large part be attributed to word of mouth.  That fact that Saw Palmetto grows wild and is common is many parts of the world makes is relatively inexpensive to produce.  This is good for the consumer but does not provide a profit incentive for a large scale scientific study. However, many small studies have been completed with excellent results for the treatment of prostate disease. 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)/ Enlarged Prostate  appears to stem from age-related changes in the hormone balance that usually begins after the age of 40. Testosterone levels in the blood decrease, while other hormone levels rise; the net effect is the increase of a testosterone derivative called "dihydrotestosterone" that stimulates cell growth in the prostate-1. The resulting enlarged Prostate interferers with the proper functioning of the Urethra.  

Does Saw Palmetto Work? 

Many studies have been completed which showed Saw Palmetto can reduce prostate size, reduce inflammation, relieve prostatitis and improve sexual function.2

European scientists proved that Saw Palmetto Extract lowers dihydrotestosterone level in the prostate. Which is also what more widely studied prescription drugs such as finasteride do. -3

A German 3 year-study found that taking 160 mg of saw palmetto extract twice daily reduced nighttime urination in 73% of patients and improved urinary flow rates.4 In a double-blind trial, 160 mg of saw palmetto extract taken twice daily was found to treat BPH as effectively as finasteride (Proscar) without side effects.3

There has been more than 20 studies in recent years which show Saw Palmetto to be effective in the treatment of Prostate Disease.

YES, Saw Palmetto works. 

 While doctors and researchers agree that saw palmetto berry extract is a very powerful healer of prostate problems, scientists have began to focus their attention on combining saw palmetto berry extract with other powerful healing herbs to  enhance treatment of Prostate Disease.

For the natural treatment of Prostate Disease, Saw Palmetto Extract is one of the most documented for the successful treatment of the Prostate, however other supplements such as pygeum extract, nettle extract and lycopene have also shown to have benefits for the prostate.

Prostate Disease can be complex and have multiple contributing factors aggravating  the condition.   Be sure to work with you doctor to properly diagnosis your condition and to take appropriate action for a healthy prostate. To get the best treatment for your prostate you must be able to ask good questions and supply meaningful answers. Take charge, educate yourself to improve your health and quality of your life. 

參考文獻

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