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February 09, 2006

Saw Palmetto Supplement Doesn't Help Enlarged Prostate

Millions of older American men use the herbal supplement saw palmetto to treat an enlarged prostate, but a new study concludes the product doesn't work.

A few smaller studies had suggested the extract might be of limited benefit to men with enlarged prostate, clinically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). (Forbes.com)

Posted by news editor at 11:22 PM