PRICE: $12.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per vegi-capsule) Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs now offers a very high quality Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa repens). Saw Palmetto promotes healthy urine flow and helps maintain normal prostate cell function, and is widely used in Europe and Asia for this purpose. Native American Indians tradionally utilized Saw Palmetto for the treatment of a variety of urinary and reproductive tract problems. This Saw Palmetto Extract is standardized to a minimum of 80% Fatty Acids, and this shipment actually contains 84.6% Fatty Acids! Click on this link: Saw Palmetto Extract COA, to view the Certificate of Analysis of this particular batch. These vegetable-derived capsules (both Kosher and Halal certified) are filled by hand with a manual machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure Saw Palmetto Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still pack their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive. Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment. Today, Saw Palmetto is mainly used for the treatment of conditions associated with BPH (nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland). Recent clinical research appears to have proven that Saw Palmetto Extract is beneficial in BPH. It is reported that Saw Palmetto inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT -  the agent thought to be responsible for the enlargement of the prostate. In addition, Saw Palmetto Extract inhibits the binding of DHT to receptors, thus blocking its action. It has also been shown to have an inhibitory effect both on androgen and estrogen nuclear receptors. This is accomplished without interfering with testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, or luteinizing hormone levels. Most importantly, Saw Palmetto does not effect PSA levels and so, does not mask the ability of PSA tests to detect cancer. It has been postulated that Saw Palmetto's affect on DHT may additionally help reduce male pattern hair loss, and Saw Palmetto has also been used for general bodily health and to combat coughs and colds. References: Mayo Clinic Article on Saw Palmetto Use of Saw Palmetto to Treat Prostate Problems Saw Palmetto is Not Toxic Caution: Barlowe's Saw Palmetto Extract uses only the finest quality Saw Palmetto Standardized Extract from the most trusted suppliers. It is generally safe, but it is potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. If side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: Take one (1/2 gram) capsule either once or twice a day.  Results and usage amounts may vary based on body type and weight. Saw Palmetto Extract 80% Standardized PRICE: $12.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per vegi-capsule)