Oliprost: highly titrated liposterolic extract of Serenoa repens to support normal prostate function and male urinary tract well-being
Oliprost is a food supplement in softgel capsules based on liposterolic extract of Serenoa repens, formulated to support normal prostate function and male urinary tract well-being.
The formulation contains 320 mg of extract per softgel capsule, titrated to 85–95% free fatty acids (FFA).
The product is positioned within the field of male urological well-being and represents a nutraceutical solution for companies interested in formulations based on standardized plant extracts.
Prostate well-being and male urinary disorders
The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system located below the bladder and surrounding the urethra. As men age, it may increase in size, leading to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous condition that may be associated with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Among the most common symptoms are increased urinary frequency, the need to urinate during the night, difficulty starting urination, a weak or intermittent urine stream, and the sensation of incomplete bladder emptying. These symptoms may have different causes and require medical evaluation to determine the most appropriate management approach.
Serenoa repens: characteristics of the liposterolic extract
Serenoa repens, also known as saw palmetto or American dwarf palm, is a plant whose fruits are used to obtain liposterolic extracts rich in fatty acids and other lipophilic components.
Oliprost contains an extract from Serenoa repens fruits titrated to 85–95% free fatty acids. Standardization makes it possible to define the content of this fraction of the raw material, contributing to the qualitative characterization of the formulation.
Serenoa repens is traditionally used to support normal prostate function and male urinary tract well-being. Its use forms part of an approach aimed at maintaining well-being, without replacing diagnosis or treatments prescribed by a physician.
The role of Serenoa repens in prostate function
Serenoa repens is one of the best-known and most extensively studied plant extracts in the field of male prostate well-being. Its fruits contain a lipophilic fraction rich in fatty acids, which is associated with the scientific interest in this plant.
Research has investigated several possible mechanisms of action of Serenoa repens extracts, including their interaction with androgen metabolism and with certain processes involved in prostate physiology. In particular, experimental studies have examined the interaction of specific extracts with 5α-reductase, an enzyme involved in the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
In this context, Oliprost stands out for its 320 mg of liposterolic extract of Serenoa repens per softgel capsule, titrated to 85–95% free fatty acids. The high degree of standardization of the lipid fraction represents a distinguishing feature of the formulation, designed to support normal prostate function and male urinary tract well-being.
Scientific evidence on Serenoa repens
Serenoa repens has been the subject of numerous studies investigating its potential role in supporting male prostate and urinary function. Research has focused particularly on liposterolic extracts, which are rich in fatty acids, and on their composition and standardization characteristics.
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2018 in BJU International analyzed 27 studies involving a total of 5,800 participants and focusing on a specific hexanic extract of Serenoa repens. The results highlighted improvements in certain urinary parameters, including nocturnal urinary frequency and maximum urinary flow, together with a favorable tolerability profile.
This evidence confirms the scientific interest in liposterolic extracts of Serenoa repens and the importance of considering the specific characteristics of different preparations. Oliprost fits within this field with a formulation containing 320 mg of liposterolic extract per softgel capsule, titrated to 85–95% free fatty acids, designed to support normal prostate function and male urinary tract well-being.
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References
- Vela-Navarrete R, Alcaraz A, Rodríguez-Antolín A, et al. Efficacy and safety of a hexanic extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon®) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH): systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational studies. BJU Int. 2018;122(6):1049–1065. DOI: 10.1111/bju.14362.
- European Association of Urology. EAU Guidelines on the Management of Non-neurogenic Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. 2026 edition, chapter “Disease Management – Plant extracts”.
