In recognition of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Awareness Week, a part of National Prostate Awareness Month, Valensa International published a video called “Saw Palmetto: a Safe and Effective Herb for Prostate and Men’s Urinary Health,” on the American Botanical Council‘s HerbTV YouTube Channel.

More than 42 million men in the U.S. experience lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as frequent urges, weak flow, and interrupted sleep. Current options, such as pharmaceuticals with side effects or generic, inconsistent saw palmetto products, leave a major unmet need.

USPlus, Valensa’s saw palmetto extract, meets USP standards for purity in lipidosterolic extracts, in alignment with calls from global experts emphasizing the need for pharmacopeial compliance in saw palmetto extract.

“USPlus is uniquely positioned to lead that growth,” said Umasudhan Palaniswamy, CEO of Valensa. “It is the only saw palmetto extract independently verified by the U.S. Pharmacopeia, with proven efficacy at 320 mg per day for men’s urinary health. Unlike diluted or adulterated products, USPlus delivers what men need: improved urinary flow and reduced frequency and urgency without any negative sexual side effects, from sustainably-sourced Florida berries extracted with clean CO2 technology.”

Valensa’s USPlus meets the USP monograph at 85-95% fatty acids. In a 12-week study, all participants taking the supplement reported improved urinary performance and quality of life measures.