saw palmetto an anti-androgen???

[littlechris]

just wodering how many of you guys take saw palmetto for its prostate benefits.  ive been taking half a gram every morning to keep my prostate healthy as i am on testosterone.  but was doing some reading tht it is an anti-androgen, thats why it works so well for the prostate. any natural athletes that are using saw palmetto may want to take a closer at this supplement as it may be hurting ones gains. im not 100% sure but thats what i have been reading.

-LC

[Savatage]

I'm not aware of any studies that show saw palmetto's efficacy in regards to anti-e properties. Solid overall supp for prostate health

[littlechris]

no not anti-ESTROGEN, anti-ANDROGEN. saw palmetto will LOWER ones testosterone levels!

-lc

[DK II]

no not anti-ESTROGEN, anti-ANDROGEN. saw palmetto will LOWER ones testosterone levels!

-lc

proof?

It prevents DHT convertion i think. That is all.

[Savatage]

no not anti-ESTROGEN, anti-ANDROGEN. saw palmetto will LOWER ones testosterone levels!

-lc

I haven't heard it for either anti-e or anti-a.  Can you post a link to the article or source you read?

[littlechris]

heres 1 article of many done on google.com with the search words  "saw palmetto anti androgen".


http://www.wrc.net/wrcnet_content/herbalresources/materiamedica/materiamedica.aspx?mmid=25


-LC