Introduction to the Main Components and Functions of Plant Saw Palmetto Extract

Apr 22, 2024

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Saw palmetto extract is mainly extracted from the dried fruits of the plant Saw Palmetto. The extracted products have many uses, such as being used in medical, health care, cosmetics and other industries. Next, Pincredit will share with you the main ingredients and functions of plant saw palmetto extract.

 

Saw palmetto extract fatty acids

 

Introduction to the Main Ingredients of Saw Palmetto Extract

 

The active ingredients of saw palmetto extract are mainly fatty acids, including saturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, capric acid, caproic acid, lauric acid, palmitic acid, and unsaturated fatty acids.

 

Saw palmetto extract fatty acids

 

Introduction to the Main Functions of Saw Palmetto Extract

 

Saw palmetto extract has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, constricts blood vessels, treats hair loss, impotence, frequent urination and urgency, inflammation of the genitourinary system, and anti-tumor effects.

 

For example, saw palmetto is also known as the finasteride of the plant world and can be used to treat hair loss. The mechanism of androgenetic alopecia is that testosterone and type II 5α-reductase in the body are metabolized to generate DHT. The hair follicles are susceptible to DHT attack and cause atrophy. Will lose hair. The pharmacological effect of saw palmetto is achieved by blocking male hormones and preventing DHT from damaging hair follicles. In addition, because saw palmetto is naturally lipophilic, it can be quickly absorbed by hair follicles.

 

Saw palmetto extract has the effect of activating immunity. During the process of use, three types of immune antibodies will be produced on the mucosa of the human urinary tract. Continuous use can usually achieve the effect of improving immunity and prevent the recurrence of certain diseases. Clinically, if patients suffer from prostatic hyperplasia, prostatic hypertrophy, impotence, kidney disease, poor appetite, etc., they can use saw palmetto extract, which has certain health care and therapeutic value.

 

Saw palmetto extract can effectively inhibit the activity of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, reduce the production of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins in patients, and thus play an anti-edema and anti-inflammatory role. It can also reduce the proliferation of prostate tissue by inhibiting the binding of androgen receptors in the patient's prostate tissue; it can block and antagonize adrenergic calcium, thereby improving the patient's bladder function and relieving spasm.

 

Xi'an Pincredit Bio-Tech Co.,Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and supplier of Saw Palmetto Extract.

 

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