In recognition of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Awareness Week, Valensa International has announced the debut of “Saw Palmetto: Safe and Effective Herb for Prostate and Men’s Urinary Health” on the American Botanical Council’s HerbTV channel.
More than 42 million US men experience lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as frequent urges, weak flow and interrupted sleep from night-time trips to the bathroom.
These issues can quietly erode confidence, energy and daily performance, forcing many men to limit their water intake or avoid activities just to cope.
Current options, which include pharmaceuticals with side effects or generic saw palmetto with inconsistent results, leave a major unmet need.
A milestone clinical study led by Dr Bilal Chughtai has confirmed that USPlus, a pure lipidosterolic extract that meets US pharmacopeial standards, delivers consistent safety and efficacy.
This finding aligns with global experts who have emphasised the need for pharmacopeial compliance in saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) extract.
With sales projected to more than double to $358.5m by 2033, the men’s urinary health category is poised for growth — but only if consumer trust is restored.
“USPlus is uniquely positioned to lead that growth,” said Umasudhan Palaniswamy, CEO of Valensa.
“It is the only saw palmetto extract that has been independently verified by the US Pharmacopeia (USP), with proven efficacy at 320 mg/day for men’s urinary health.
Unlike diluted or adulterated products, USPlus delivers what men need: improved urinary flow, reduced frequency and urgency without any negative sexual side effects from sustainably sourced Florida berries.”
Benefits of Valensa’s USPlus Lipidosterolic Extract include the following:
- The extract meets the USP monograph with 85-95% fatty acids
- It is clinically effective at 320 mg/day, validated by milestone urology studies
- One hundred per cent of men experienced improved urinary performance and quality of life, including sleep, in a 12-week clinical study
- It is sustainably sourced, with full traceability and environmental responsibility.
By pairing the ABC HerbTV video with the latest urology-led science, Valensa is reframing saw palmetto as a validated men’s health solution, unlocking performance, confidence and quality of life for millions of men.