Typical dose
160-320 mg of standardized extract daily
Rating
0.0/5
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Saw Palmetto is derived from the fruit of the Serenoa repens plant, a small palm native to the southeastern United States. It is commonly used in dietary supplements aimed at supporting men's health, particularly for conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss. The extract is believed to work by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 160-320 mg of standardized extract daily
- Suggested range
- 160-320 mg daily
Potential benefits
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Things to watch for
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Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
- Appetite & Craving Control Metabolic & hormones
- Body Composition & Stubborn Weight Metabolic & hormones
- Thyroid & Metabolic Rate Metabolic & hormones
- Reproductive Hormone Balance Metabolic & hormones
- Blood Sugar Stability Metabolic & hormones
- Post-Meal Glucose Spikes Metabolic & hormones
- Menstrual Comfort & PMS Metabolic & hormones
- Perimenopause & Menopause Support Metabolic & hormones
- Topical Firming & Body Tone Metabolic & hormones
- Thinning Hair & Volume Loss Beauty & appearance
- Hair Shedding & Breakage Beauty & appearance
- Acne & Blemish-Prone Skin Beauty & appearance
- Dry Skin & Barrier Hydration Beauty & appearance
- Dark Spots & Uneven Tone Beauty & appearance
- Fine Lines & Skin Elasticity Beauty & appearance
- Nail Splitting & Peeling Beauty & appearance
- Scalp Itch & Flaking Beauty & appearance
- Facial Radiance & Smooth Texture Beauty & appearance
- Men's Health
Other forms of Saw Palmetto
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Physical properties
Saw Palmetto fruit is typically dark purple to black, with a fleshy texture. The extract is often presented in oil or capsule form, and is soluble in alcohol and oils but not in water.
How it’s made
Saw Palmetto extract is produced by harvesting the ripe berries of the Serenoa repens plant, followed by drying and extracting the active compounds using solvents or oils.