Herbs Botanicals Oral

Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto is a palm plant used for men's health, particularly prostate health.

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4 forms
Oral

About Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto is a palm plant primarily used for men's health, particularly in relation to prostate health and urinary function. It is derived from the berries of the Serenoa repens plant and is commonly used in herbal supplements.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
121

At a glance

Approval status

supplement

Compare All Forms

4 forms

Compare supplement forms of Saw Palmetto by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Saw Palmetto
  • Label category: Natural (Fruit)
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Saw Palmetto Berry Extract
  • Label category: natural
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Saw Palmetto Oil Extract
  • Label category: natural
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Saw Palmetto Powder — — — View →

Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Palmetto, Serenoa

Type: Botanicals

Category for Botanicals ingredients

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Saw Palmetto forms:

Prostate Health Hair Loss Prevention Support for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Hair Loss Treatment Prostate Health Support

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Saw Palmetto forms:

Headache How serious: Mild Headaches How serious: Mild Gastrointestinal Distress How serious: low Gastrointestinal issues How serious: medium Gastrointestinal disturbances How serious: medium

What does the research say?

Numerous studies have investigated the efficacy of Saw Palmetto in treating BPH, with mixed results. Some clinical trials suggest it may help reduce urinary symptoms associated with BPH, while others show limited effectiveness. Further research is needed to establish its benefits conclusively.