Saw palmetto is an extract derived from the purple berries of the saw palmetto fan palm, turned into oil and oil powders.

The advantages of using Saw Palmetto oils and oil powders include:

• contains lipophilic bioactive ingredients which allows it to assimilate well into the skin
• acts as an inhibitor of the reduction of testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). (Excess DHT is responsible for benign prostatic hyperplasia, the noncancerous but painful enlargement of the prostate)
• applied topically, saw palmetto can provide effective treatments for ailments of the prostate and throat
• may reduce inflammation
• may help prevent hair loss
• may enhance urinary tract function
• can aid in clearing oily acne-prone skin

Saw palmetto oil and oil powder can also act as a substitute for artificial or less healthy alternatives. Saw palmetto provides gluten-free natural, healthy fats for food products, cosmetic, health, and sports industries.

Many people use saw palmetto oil in tablet or capsule form to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate.