Re: Clue: Saw Palemetto high in Beta-Sitosterol » sregan

Posted by Larry Hoover on March 21, 2007, at 12:11:56

In reply to Re: Clue: Saw Palemetto high in Beta-Sitosterol » Larry Hoover, posted by sregan on March 21, 2007, at 11:43:51

> Larry,
>
> I may have a clue as I have found I am sensitive to glucocorticoid changes. Saw Palemetto is high sitosterols especially Beta-Sitosterol according to:
>
> http://www.springboard4health.com/notebook/herbs_saw_palmetto.html
>
> Beta-Sitosterol has a cortisol regulating (lowering) effect.
>
> It also resportedly is a diuretic and especially good at encouraging the kidneys to remove sodium and chloride.
>
> Sooo..
> Anyone with adrenal fatigue/insufficiency taking Saw Palmetto could make them feel worse.
And the Pygeum is also high in beta-sitosterol. Double whammy.
Makes sense to me.
Maybe find a lowest tolerated dose?
Lar

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