ASSOCIAZIONE DI SERENOA REPENS, URTICA DIOICA E PINUS PINASTER. SICUREZZA ED EFFICACIA NEL TRATTAMENTO DEI SINTOMI DEL BASSO TRATTO URINARIO. STUDIO PROSPETTICO SU 320 PAZIENTI

INTRODUCTION. Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) has been employed for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) for several years. Its mechanism of action is believed to be due to antiandrogenic, antiproliferative and antinflammatory properties. An association of Serenoa with the nettle “Utica dioica” showing antiproliferative activity and the pine “Pinus pinaster” derivative, showing antinflammatory action, has been proposed in recent years. Such an action is hoped to act not only by reducing LUTS but also by preventing the development of prostate cancer. MATHERIAL AND METHODS. During the years 2007 and 2008, 320 patients suffering from LUTS were treated with an association of Seren…