Saw Palmetto users

[krishna]

I have years of experience with this herb, as well as an extensive knowledge base from tons of research. There is some conflicting information on the drug and how it works, and exactly what parts of the body it works on, mostly because most research has been limited to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). I was wondering if any of you who have used it have experienced any of the following:

NEGATIVES
decreased or loss of libido
losing muscle hardness (getting softer)
decreased vascularity

POSITIVES
less frequent urination
less restricted urination
decreased hair loss

Another interesting and relatively new claim of this herb is that it has antiestrogen effects. One of the ways it might work though indicates that it may lead to increased sensitivitly to gyno. I know this seems contradictory.
Have any of you experienced increased or decreased sensitivity to gyno while taking it? K for replies.

 

[tical]

I forgot what other thread I posted this question in, but can it be used in conjunction with any type of AAS like nandrolones, etc?

 

[blut wump]

NEGATIVES
decreased or loss of libido - maybe
losing muscle hardness (getting softer) - no
decreased vascularity - hard to be sure at my BF but I reckon not

POSITIVES
less frequent urination - yes at night, still pee like a racehorse through the day
less restricted urination - no problems
decreased hair loss - no problems

I also recall reading about possible gyno. I haven't noticed any increased sensitivity or other symptoms.

I usually take two or three 450mg capsules ED - "Good N'Natural" brand.

 

[concordsize]

no to all bro.

 

[krishna]

no to all bro.

What made you start taking it?

 

[concordsize]

basically prostate health.

 

[snagglepuss]

no to all bro.

ditto.

 

[krishna]

I forgot what other thread I posted this question in, but can it be used in conjunction with any type of AAS like nandrolones, etc?

It's 5ar inhibition is minimal so I don't think it would be too harmful to use with any gear. It may not help with a lot of gear, but I don't think it would be harmful. It seems to have other mechanisms which provide benefits besides 5ar inhibition.

 

[krishna]

ditto.

Well did you guys have any negative symptoms before you started using it?

 

[concordsize]

no not me,,, basically i always use it for preventative reasons involving the prostate.

 

[Steve The Bluesman]

I have years of experience with this herb, as well as an extensive knowledge base from tons of research. There is some conflicting information on the drug and how it works, and exactly what parts of the body it works on, mostly because most research has been limited to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). I was wondering if any of you who have used it have experienced any of the following:

NEGATIVES
decreased or loss of libido
losing muscle hardness (getting softer)
decreased vascularity

POSITIVES
less frequent urination
less restricted urination
decreased hair loss

Another interesting and relatively new claim of this herb is that it has antiestrogen effects. One of the ways it might work though indicates that it may lead to increased sensitivitly to gyno. I know this seems contradictory.
Have any of you experienced increased or decreased sensitivity to gyno while taking it? K for replies.

I have been taking SP for the past few years @ 360mg/day - I like the preventative help to the prostate and the help for MPB...I have not noticed and libido, muscular, or vascularity issues. No gyno issues at all - and I am in the middle of an 11 week cycle.

I wish I pissed less often. I drink so much water that I go every 20 minutes.

Just to see what happens, I am going to stop taking it for a couple of month when my cycle ends, just to see if there are any changes.


Bluesman

 

[thelion2005]

no to all bro.

The same here.
I take it "just in case" it is doing me some preventative good.

 

[krishna]

I have been taking SP for the past few years @ 360mg/day - I like the preventative help to the prostate and the help for MPB...I have not noticed and libido, muscular, or vascularity issues. No gyno issues at all - and I am in the middle of an 11 week cycle.

I wish I pissed less often. I drink so much water that I go every 20 minutes.

Just to see what happens, I am going to stop taking it for a couple of month when my cycle ends, just to see if there are any changes.


Bluesman

I stopped taking it a few weeks before my current cycle to get the extra muscle hardening benefits from my own added DHT, and man once I got on cycle, my prostate swelled and I started shedding (TE I think). Now I'm back on the Saw Palmetto and I pee freely and haven't had to get up 3-4 times a night to go. I'm still on too. I definitely have to give the herb props in the department at least. Sadly for me, it seems to lower my libido.

 

[blut wump]

I started mine as a precautionary measure when I did a 1-AD cycle. I'd also read that frequent night-time urination was one thing it might help with so I kept suplementing with the herb and I'm pretty sure it has helped.

Has it helped with your hair or is that too much to hope for while still on?

What dosage are you using?

Did someone mention something about K for replies?

 

[krishna]

I started mine as a precautionary measure when I did a 1-AD cycle. I'd also read that frequent night-time urination was one thing it might help with so I kept suplementing with the herb and I'm pretty sure it has helped.

Has it helped with your hair or is that too much to hope for while still on?

What dosage are you using?

Did someone mention something about K for replies?

I took it with test and never lost any hair. I didn't take it before or during my current tren/test cycle and started shedding from a mild case of TE. I hopped back on the saw palmetto, and it seems to have helped. I'm doing 320mg of extract a day, 80% fatty acids/sterols. K to you brutha!