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K E Willetts¹, M S Clements, S Champion

¹Natural Therapies Unit, Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, Australia.

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This study found that Serenoa repens extract did not significantly improve benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms compared to placebo over 12 weeks. While some participants saw symptom relief, the extract showed no added benefit over placebo.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Pharmacology

Background:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men.
Effective and safe treatments for BPH symptoms are continually sought.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of Serenoa repens extract in managing BPH symptoms.
To compare Serenoa repens extract against a placebo in a randomized controlled trial.

Main Methods:

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial was conducted involving 100 men with BPH.
Participants received either 320 mg of Serenoa repens extract or placebo (paraffin oil) for 12 weeks.
Outcomes measured included the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), peak urinary flow rate, and the Rosen International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).

Main Results:

No statistically significant differences were observed between the Serenoa repens group and the placebo group for IPSS, peak urinary flow rate, or IIEF scores after 12 weeks.
All participants experienced some degree of symptom improvement over the study period.

Conclusions:

The Serenoa repens extract demonstrated no significant beneficial effect over placebo for the treatment of BPH symptoms in this 12-week trial.
Further research may be needed to explore potential long-term effects or different dosages.