Ingredient

Saw Palmetto Fruit Extract

Serenoa repens lipidosterolic extract is a natural ingredient used to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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MFDS ingredient code M249438

What does it do?

Serenoa repens lipidosterolic extract is a natural extract obtained from the fruit of the Serenoa repens plant, which is a type of palm. It is primarily used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This ingredient is included in urogenital medications to support prostate health.

This ingredient regulates the action of male hormones within the prostate, inhibiting excessive proliferation of prostate tissue. This helps improve urine flow and reduce urinary discomfort.

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Good to know

Unlike synthetic drugs, Serenoa repens lipidosterolic extract is a natural plant extract with relatively fewer side effects. It is characterized by regulating the action of hormones rather than directly altering hormone levels, unlike other prostate treatment ingredients.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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