Does Saw Palmetto help with urinary tract problems?
Since BPH or prostate enlargement has a direct effect on urinary flow, yes, use of saw palmetto will help with problems in this area. In Europe from 1983 to 1990 there were seven major studies of the effects of saw palmetto. In these studies 350 men were given saw palmetto extract for one to three months. In five of the seven studies the majority experienced less urgency to urinate, got up less often at night to go to the bathroom and had greater flow rates. In all of these studies the majority of the subjects reported fewer problems with sex drive and performance as well.
