Name: Fatty Acids and Phytosterols
Type: Nutritional supplement
AKA: Saw Palmetto, Serenoa
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III. Chemical Profile ( IUPAC name)
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IV. History
Saw Palmetto has been used for centuries by Native Americans for urinary and reproductive health. It is commonly used today for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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V. Legal Information
Saw Palmetto is available over the counter as a dietary supplement.
Key US Federal Policies:
Saw Palmetto supplements are regulated by the FDA as dietary supplements. They must meet standards for labeling, purity, and safety.
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VI. Physical Effects
The active compounds in saw palmetto, including fatty acids and phytosterols, are believed to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is linked to prostate growth.
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VII. Psychological Effects
Saw Palmetto does not have psychoactive effects. It is primarily used to improve urinary and reproductive health.
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VIII. Culture
Saw Palmetto has a long history of use in herbal medicine, particularly for men's health.
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