Sexual Dysfunction in Men Improved With Saw Palmetto

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Sexual Dysfunction in Men Improved With Saw

Palmetto

PR Newswire

LONDON, June 11, 2012

LONDON

,

June 11, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

A natural treatment made from Saw Palmetto berries can have a significant

effect in reducing sexual dysfunction in men with prostate problems, a new

clinical trial has found.

A male libido study carried out by Swiss-based herbal specialists A. Vogel is the

first using extracts from Saw Palmetto berries to show improvement not only

on the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) but also the erectile and

ejaculatory problems it often causes.

The treatment, marketed in the UK by A. Vogel's Bioforce arm under the brand

name Prostasan, was given to 82 patients, most of them aged between 50 and

70.

During the eight week-trial in

Switzerland

they took one 320mg capsule of Saw

Palmetto extract daily.

At the end of the trial the 18.8 per cent suffering severe BPH symptoms had

dropped to only 4.3 percent, while overall 66 percent reported enhanced

erectile function and libido.

Practising urologist, Dr Eugen Riedi, who organised the trial, says results clearly

showed Prostasan significantly improved not only BPH but also all areas of

sexual dysfunction.

"That is a critical factor when it is considered one of the side-effects of

frequently prescribed medication is that it may actually worsen sexual function

with consequent loss of libido to a quite marked degree," he adds.

"Though Prostasan equals synthetics for efficacy it has none of their side-

effects, and furthermore is readily available over the counter at UK pharmacies

and health food stores without the need for a prescription."

Notes to Editors

Clinical trial

Eugen Riedi, Andreas Suter, Reinhard Saller, Michael Heinrich; Improving BPH

symptoms and sexual dysfunction with saw palmetto preparation, Phytotherapy

Research 2012; doi: 10.1002/ptr.4696. Published in

http://www.wileyonlinelibrary.com

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

BPH is one of the most common health problems in men over 50 years of age.

Many men with BPH do not realise their urinary symptoms are due to an

enlarged prostate.

A.Vogel has a simple online prostate check to help men assess their symptoms

- go to http://www.avogel.co.uk/prostate-check

Symptoms of prostate enlargement should always be checked by a doctor to

ensure that the problem is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) and not

something more serious.

Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules

Traditional herbal medicinal product for use in the relief of urinary discomfort in

men with a confirmed diagnosis of enlarged prostate (BPH), exclusively based

upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy.

A.Vogel Prostasan Saw Palmetto cost £13.40 for 30 capsules and £34.25 for 90

capsules and is available from Boots, all good health food stores and selected

pharmacies. Before using Prostasan you must have been told by your doctor

that you have an enlarged prostate (BPH). Always read the leaflet.