Higher Nature Saw Palmetto & Pygeum Bark

Advantages: works really fast and doesnt have side effects
Disadvantages: none as i am aware

...My husband has had problems with his "waterworks" for many years and had an op years to increase the flow and force and all was well. Until last year in June he suffered a severe kidney and bladder infection and was admitted to hospital and was very poorly. Whilst in hospital they did lots of tests and confirmed he had an enlarged prostrate and retained urine in his bladder. The consultant basically said come back when you cannot pass urine and we will operate.Well my husband has a disability that has yet to be identified and cannot have a g.a. so we wer rather worried. I investigated the drugs available on prescription for prostrate problems and didnt like the side effects especially possible impotence! No thanx. So i investigated on the net and came acroos saw palmetto info. i read all available and convinced my husband to try it... Read review

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Advantages: no side effects, compatible with other treatments, non-invasive treatment
Disadvantages: takes time to kick in, will NOT cure the condition

...= = Health Sense Prostate Formula = = After the visit to the urologist, I was scared because he was also a surgeon and said that he could 'fix' my enlarged prostate by cutting it down to size - literally ! I was already on medication (alpha blockers) but the prostate needed something else and I decided to opt for herbal supplements. I also knew that the herbs Saw palmetto, African Pygeum and Korean Ginseng were recomended by some doctors as helping to reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. I started taking Health Sense Prostate Formula and after about six weeks, I noticed a definite improvement. Saw Palmetto is well known for relieving the symptoms of frequency and urgency in urination. Korean Ginseng helps reduce swelling and is regarded by some as a way of promoting good general urinary health. The African plum... Read review

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Advantages: obvious really
Disadvantages: hard to obtain

...impotence. Yohimbine also inhibits monamine oxidase (MAO), this is an enzyme in that is responsible for breaking down substances known as monamines, these include noradrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. MAO inhibitors (MAOI) have been used to treat depression, however, they and yohimbine have the side effect that a dangerous condition where the body temperature rises quickly (malignant hyperthermia) when foods containing tyramines (e.g. cheese, chocolate, beer) are eaten. It has often been used in combination with ginseng and saw palmetto, and is usually taken three times a day. The bark has also been smoked as a hallucinogen and has been used in traditional medicine to treat angina and hypertension.... Read review

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