Taking herbal supplements that contain extract of saw palmetto may contribute to a healthy prostate and urinary tract, the UK Daily Mail reports.
The newspaper states that mature men often begin to experience , which palmetto extract may either treat or lower the risk for.
Saw palmetto is the most common herbal treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy, or prostate enlargement, in the U.S., according to the Mayo Clinic. The health resource notes that the trees history as a health supplement dates back to its use as an antiseptic by the Seminoles.
As part of a healthy diet and regular medical checkups, taking saw palmetto extract may decrease prostate inflammation and improve urinary flow in older men or those with .
It may also prevent urinary incontinence caused by prostatic hypertrophy, states the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Studies have determined that approximately 320 milligrams of palmetto extract may be effective in reducing prostate inflammation. The Mayo Clinic concludes that taking the herbal supplement can contribute to urinary health and wellness while causing few side effects.