Natural Saw Palmetto Extract Serenoa Repens Raw Material With Free Fatty Acids

Product Name: Saw Palmetto Extract

Botanical Source: Serenoa repens
Part Used: Fruit
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Active Ingredient: Fatty acids

What is Saw Palmetto Extract?

Saw Palmetto with scientific name Serenoa repens is a rare plant of the palm family mainly distributed in the southeastern United States. This tough plant can survive 500-700 years and features strong adaptability against drought and flood. Its natural growing areas range from South Carolina to southern Mississippi and Louisiana covering Florida coastal plains and the Gulf of Mexico.

Chemical Composition

Saw Palmetto includes digestible carbohydrates oils and various nutrients. Two-thirds of its lipid components are free fatty acids including capric acid caproic acid lauric acid palmitic acid and oleic acid. These natural constituents deliver nutritional value.

Pharmacological Activity

1. Cell Support Activity: In vitro research shows Saw Palmetto extract helps regulate cell growth status. It may modulate cell proliferation in a dose-related way. Studies also note it supports the proportion of certain immune cells in relevant models.

2. Support for Genitourinary Health: The extract helps maintain normal urinary system function and comfortable urination. It has long been used as a natural plant ingredient for mild urinary discomforts associated with benign conditions. It fits the rising demand for natural botanical materials for urinary wellness.

3. Natural Botanical Defense: Saw Palmetto has natural plant components that can interfere with the replication process of unwanted microorganisms.

4. Hair Health: Saw Palmetto helps maintain healthy hair growth. It may moderate factors linked to hair thinning to preserve hair density. Its lipophilic property supports absorption by hair follicles.

Types of Saw Palmetto Extracts Offered:

• Methyl Palmitoleate: Provides cellular protection and promotes growth.
• Oil of Palm: Known for its antioxidant, anticancer, and cholesterol-lowering benefits.
• Palm Wax: Utilized as an anticoagulant and glazing agent, suitable for various food products.