Hi, I'm Dr Sam Robbins.
Today I’m going to talk about one of the most popular supplements used for prostate
health and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Saw Palmetto Extract.
If you’re currently taking his ingredient or are thinking about using it - make sure
you watch this video because there could be some major side-effects from it.
Additionally, at the end of today’s video I’ll share with you another youtube video
I’ve done about the exact causes AND solutions for shrinking your prostate and improving
urinary flow, which ultimately can help you avoid prostate cancer - being the #1 cancer
that affects men.
Remember, this is a hormonal problem and thus, it CAN be fixed … IF you know what to do,
which is you’ll discover today.
History Of Saw Palmetto I first heard about and started using Saw
Palmetto in the late 1980’s. I did so because I read about studies on how it helped increase
testosterone levels, decrease estrogens (the female hormone) and DHT (the balding hormone).
The side benefit was that it would be good at also preventing hair loss and prostate
health (BPH)… So, it was a win/win solution for us guys.
I wanted to use it for improving my hormones, building more muscle and so forth. And I wanted
to give it to my dad to help with his prostate enlargement.
And there were lots of studies about Saw Palmetto at that time, primarily based on an Italian
prescription version of it called, Permixon™.
The good news was that you didn’t need a prescription, nor go to Italy to get Permixon™.
It was available in the US at half the price, as it’s original herbal extract of Saw Palmetto
Berry Extract (Serenoa repens)
And the good news is that Permixon and thus, Saw Palmetto Extract (if you get the correct
form and dosage) does work. It helps with prostate enlargement and improving your hormones.
In fact, we did blood tests initially on myself, my 2 brothers and my dad. ALL of us showed
improvements in our testosterone levels, while a decrease in DHT and Estrogen. Plus, my dad’s
PSA (prostate score) was also improved.
This was all great.
Except, one main issue … ALL of us also had LOWER libido.
Which on paper, didn’t make sense since your testosterone levels improved and the
negative hormones decreased.
Well, initially the sex drive did improve for the first week or two, but then it slowly
decreased over time.
Another negative side-effect was the decrease in “drive” for life. It was subtle, but
I wasn’t as driven, as energetic, as passionate.
It’s hard to explain… I just felt a little more “blah”. I had less “fire”.
My brother’s eventually stopped taking it because they also felt a slow decline in their
libido. Whatever positives they may have gotten, wasn’t enough to justify continued use.
But, my dad and I still continued using Saw Palmetto extract.
Now, I didn’t talk about “sex” or “libido” with my dad. But I do remember after a few
months he said he reduced the dosage because he said he “didn’t feel good on it”.
As he put it, “I don’t feel as manly”.
I got the point, I didn’t ask for details.
And eventually, he just stopped taking it as well.
Now, I was young, so my hormones were still very good. So it didn’t affect me as much.
However, I remember I once ran out and I forgot to buy more and about a week later my libido
just shot up and I finally realized it was the Saw Palmetto.
Of course, not everyone feels the drop in sex drive from it. But, there are many complaints
about this for sure. So, I wanted to share it with you because it is subtle and over
time, it gets worse and worse.
Similar to taking Proscar or Propecia … there are many guys who have lowered sex drive,
but there are also lots of men who don’t seem to complain about it.
All I can say is if you want to improve your prostate health, you can give Saw Palmetto
a try and see how you feel. But be honest with yourself. Pay attention to how you feel
and look.
Also, if you do try it, make sure it’s the EXTRACT version at 85-95% extract. It should
be 160 mgs per 1 softgel and the minimum dosage is 2 pills and thus, 320 mgs daily.
Do NOT get the “powder” or “root” or “berry” versions, which typically come
in a capsule, NOT a soft gel caplet. These “powdered” versions are essentially dead,
there’s no active ingredients and it’s a waste of money. It might have a higher mg
dose, but it won’t work.
A Better Solution
It’s too bad that Saw Palmetto does have this nasty side-effect, similar to Propecia/Proscar
for many guys - just not as bad.
But don’t worry, there’s always other solutions to a problem.
I have another video I want you to watch and that’s entitled, “The REAL Cause & Cure
For Prostate Cancer”.
It’s important for all guys at any age because cancer cells begin to grow 10, 20 and 30 years
BEFORE you get the cancer. So you need to get proactive about it, take action now and
watch the next video so you can help avoid getting this deadly disease.
Just scroll down to the description area below and click the link…
Don’t forget to leave your questions or comments below and let me know what you learned
or liked about today’s video.
Thanks for listening and have a happy and healthy day.