scholarly journals Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part I.

Author(s):  
Stephen Bruce Strum

Given the extent of this global analysis, this report will be presented in three sections. Part I will introduce LUTS. What are the demographics of LUTS? What symptoms are assessed by LUTS and how do we quantify LUTS? Why would a non-prescription item be a valuable consideration in LUTS treatment versus other treatment options? What is basic information about Serenoa repens and what defines a standardized LSESr product? What are the published trials that have affected the acceptability of Serenoa repens in the treatment of LUTS? Finally, a major portion of Part I will discuss the four major reviews of Serenoa repens versus LUTS that have influenced how it is accepted in the USA, in Europe, and other parts of the world. Part I, therefore, lays the groundwork and is foundational for the important findings relating to LUTS and Serenoa repens that will be presented in Parts II and III.

Urology ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 1003-1007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn S Gerber ◽  
Gregory P Zagaja ◽  
Gregory T Bales ◽  
Gerald W Chodak ◽  
Barbara A Contreras

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-97
Author(s):  
N. G. Kulchenko ◽  
E. V. Yatsenko

The article discusses the effectiveness of herbal medicine in inflammatory diseases of the prostate. This literature review presents clinical studies of the successful use of herbal ingredients in the treatment of chronic prostatitis and relief of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Biological active substances of Urtica dioica, Cucurbita moschata, Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), and zinc are effective in the treatment of chronic prostatitis due to anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antiandrogenic and antioxidant action. Phytopreparations containing these substances can be recommended as the first line of correction of LUTS in chronic forgive categories III and IV; as a general tonic for men leading a sedentary lifestyle over the age of 35 years.


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