I have seen ads for Sawpalmetto and other herbal extracts for men’s prostate health. Are these of any value?
Unfortunately, most prostate extracts with the exception of Sawpalmetto have not been shown in clinical controlled trials to improve voiding issues very significantly for men. Sawpalmetto is the exception to this, which does seem to have some clinical improvement in urinary flow and the number of times you will get up at night. Though useful, Sawpalmetto may not be the best medication to take. A Urologist could offer other drug therapies which may be more beneficial.
