Slowing Hair Loss with Saw Palmetto

There are several ailments that Saw Palmetto can be used to help with, such as:

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of the prostate)
Bladder disorders
Prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain (CP/CPPS)
and hair loss.

The most common use is for hair loss. Saw Palmetto is a natural treatment for a type of hair loss called androgenic alopecia, or male- and female-pattern baldness. This type of hair loss is typically the greatest at the top of the head or around the temples.

Saw Palmetto blocks 5-alpha-reductase from allowing the hormone testosterone from being converted to another hormone, dihydrotestosterone. Hair loss starts when the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp is too high. DHT binds itself to the hair follicles, decreasing the amount of nutrients they can extract from blood. The follicles gradually shrink and the hair growing from them becomes thinner. If nothing is done to treat this condition, the hair disappears completely.

To prevent and treat hair loss the first step is to decrease the level of DHT in your body. This can be done with prescription drugs or natural supplements.

There are prescription drugs designed to inhibit DHT, however some prescription drugs for treating hair loss have serious side effects.
Saw Palmetto is a herbal DHT inhibitor. It blocks the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme, which is responsible for converting testosterone into DHT and causing hair loss. Like most other herbal supplements, saw palmetto has potential side effects. The most common side effects associated with saw palmetto use are mild stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and bad breath.

Saw Palmetto is often mislabeled as a man�s herb but both men and women can take it. The only precaution we have found is that it is not recommend for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to possible hormonal activity it may cause. There are many benefits for men taking Saw Palmetto but it is also helpful for women. Traditionally considered a uterine tonic, Saw Palmetto has long been used for painful menstruation, and ovarian pain and inflammation.

Natural Supplement for Hair loss

Advecia is an all natural supplement that helps slow hair loss as well as promoting healthy follicles. Advecia uses a combination of ingredients to slow hair loss. Most of our customers notice an improvement within 6-12 months of using Advecia. It uses a combination of ingredients including Saw Palmetto to naturally aid in stopping hair loss.

A few additional ingredients in Advecia are:

Beta-sitosterol
L-Arginine
Grape seed extract

For a complete list of ingredients in Advecia Click Here.