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,
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> 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:
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> http://www.springboard4health.com/notebook/herbs_saw_palmetto.html
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> Beta-Sitosterol has a cortisol regulating (lowering) effect.
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> It also resportedly is a diuretic and especially good at encouraging the kidneys to remove sodium and chloride.
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> 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
poster:Larry Hoover
thread:742007
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