What are the Benefits of Nettles?
Stinging Nettles are most often used for reducing discomfort and inflammation. Whether that pain is in muscles and joints, or caused by a disease such as gout, Nettles have been shown to reduce that discomfort naturally. Nettles have also been shown to reduce an enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase, which makes it a common ingredient in natural supplements that are used to fight hair loss. 5-alpha reductase has been shown to combine with testosterone and create a hormone known as DHT, which has been linked to both hair loss and prostate cancer. Nettles are a great complement to Saw Palmetto, and combined the two make a powerful natural force for stopping hair loss. Nettles are also often used with urinary problems, especially with regards to an enlarged prostate. For this as well, most supplements combine Nettles with Saw Palmetto, as the two combined work well to reduce the amount of DHT the body creates.
