Effect of Increasing Doses of Saw Palmetto Extract on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Randomized Trial (CAMUS)
Barry MJ, Meleth S, Lee JY, Kreder KJ, Avins AL, Nickel JC, Roehrborn CG, Crawford ED, Foster HE, Kaplan SA, McCullough A, Andriole GL, Naslund MJ, Williams OD, Kusek JW, Meyers CM, Betz JM, Cantor A, McVary KT
Published in JAMA
Key Findings
Saw palmetto extract escalated up to 320 mg three times daily did not reduce lower urinary tract symptoms more than placebo over 72 weeks.
Conclusions
High-dose saw palmetto provides no benefit over placebo for BPH symptoms.
Limitations
Single extract preparation; symptom-score endpoints.
Supplements Studied
Saw palmetto extract escalated up to 320 mg three times daily did not reduce lower urinary tract symptoms more than placebo over 72 weeks.
Outcomes Measured
Saw palmetto did not reduce lower urinary tract symptoms more than placebo.
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