SUPPORTIVE BENEFITS OF Serenoa repens and Urtica dioica
For more than two decades, Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) and Stinging Nettle Root (Urtica dioica) have been two of the most widely studied herbs in international research focused on supporting the stability of prostate tissue. Scientific analyses have centered on their ability to help regulate cell proliferation, rather than simply assessing short-term symptom relief.
Thanks to their safety profile and multi-directional mechanisms of action, these two ingredients are considered by many research groups as notable options in the field of prostate-supporting herbal therapeutics.
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
Saw Palmetto has been studied primarily for its effects on hormone metabolism and the signaling pathways that regulate the cell cycle. Research shows that this extract can inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which is involved in converting testosterone into DHT, thereby reducing the signals that stimulate excessive cell growth. In addition, Saw Palmetto has been evaluated for its ability to modulate androgen receptor activity and support the balance of mild inflammatory signaling within prostate tissue.
A systematic review in the Cochrane Database (2016) summarizing data from more than 30 clinical trials found that Saw Palmetto extract can reduce the activity of 5-alpha-reductase, contributing to stabilizing the cell-proliferation process.
A study published in the Journal of Urology showed that Saw Palmetto may decrease the activation of androgen receptors in prostate tissue, helping regulate abnormal cell growth responses.
Research by Bent and colleagues, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, indicated that Saw Palmetto helps modulate certain low-grade inflammatory signals — a factor that supports maintaining a more stable cellular environment.
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Stinging Nettle has been studied as a complementary ingredient, focusing on regulating free hormones, supporting receptor-level activity, and helping maintain oxidative–reductive balance. The root extract contains various lignans and compounds that can interact with sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG), thereby contributing to the control of free hormone levels associated with prostate cell activity.
Research by Lichius and Muth (1997) found that Stinging Nettle can interact with hormone-binding globulin, helping support the regulation of free hormone levels in circulation.
A study published in Planta Medica analyzed the lignans in Stinging Nettle and showed that they may influence receptors involved in cell-cycle control, helping support the stabilization of prostate cell growth rates.
Work by Hryb and colleagues demonstrated that Stinging Nettle affects the transport of hormones into cells — a key factor in maintaining proper biological activation levels.
In-vitro experiments by Chrubasik and colleagues reported that Stinging Nettle extract helps maintain oxidative–reductive balance, a factor closely related to the process of cell proliferation.
Based on the published research data regarding the supportive mechanisms of Saw Palmetto and Stinging Nettle for maintaining prostate tissue stability, Neygold Plus was developed to build upon these scientific foundations.
The product formula combines these two key herbal ingredients with additional supportive compounds to create a multi-mechanism support system — including the regulation of enzymes involved in hormone metabolism, actions on receptors that control the cell cycle, and the maintenance of a balanced micro-environment within prostate tissue.
This approach allows Neygold Plus to align with modern research trends: supporting the prostate through comprehensive influence on essential biological factors, rather than focusing on a single mechanism.