Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss

Can you grow herbs in your garden? Men who have crossed their 40's have health related problems especially related to prostate glands, and the enlargement of prostate glands is a common condition where they need to pass urine quite frequently though the quantity of urine passed out is less. It has been scientifically proved that this problem arises due to DHT which is a substance that is produced due to the reaction of enzymes on testosterone a male hormone.

DHT causes enlargement of the prostate tissues to enlarge which leads to cancer of the prostate glands if not checked in the initial stages. The lesser DHT in your body the lesser are the chances of prostate glands enlargement and lesser the side effects of this DHT.

There are many drugs that are available in the market to control DHT in your body. But then these drugs have some or the other side effect associated with their use. Saw Palmetto is a naturally found herb that is grown in the southern part of United States and all around the world. This herb is not so expensive and you can buy this in the crushed form or extract form. This herb has been in use since ancient times and has gained wide publicity for its therapeutic uses particularly in the U.S. Homeopaths recommend the use of this herb extensively all over the world for those males who are experiencing enlargement of the prostate glands. Men who have used this herb have shown noticeable change in their hair growth and have found re-growth of scalp hair and some have found a considerable reduction in the loss of hair while taking this herb for their prostate gland problem.

Science has shown that due to the reduction of DHT the hair follicles open up and give way to new hair growth. The drug companies that manufacture drugs to help cure prostate gland enlargement have shown no relationship between the use of Saw Palmetto and hair loss prevention. But studies have shown a considerable change in the hair growth as a side effect after the use of this herb for preventing further enlargement of prostate glands. But then even if the side effects of using this herb is prevention of hair loss and stimulating hair follicle then there is no harm in using this herb as it blocks the DHT level in the body. The extract form of this herb is found to be too concentrated and for this reason people take less of this herb. But you can always use around 300-600 milligrams daily mixed with some fatty acids. You can always buy this herb from your local health food store or can even buy this herb on the internet and this product carries specification about the usage of this herb.

Provillus an oral supplement for the prevention of hair loss as well as stimulating dead hair follicle uses this natural ingredient in its preparation, there are no side effects associated with this medication.