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Saw Palmetto

What is Saw Palmetto?

A berry extract used for prostate health, urinary symptoms, and as a natural DHT-blocker (for hair).

How Saw Palmetto works

Fatty acids and phytosterols appear to inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT), similar in direction to finasteride.

Benefits & uses

  • Supports prostate health (BPH symptoms)
  • Improves urinary flow
  • Natural DHT-blocker (hair support)

Common uses: BPH/prostate symptoms, urinary health, hair-loss (DHT) support.

Saw Palmetto dosage

Typical dose
320 mg daily (standardized to 85–95% fatty acids)

Saw Palmetto side effects

  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mild GI upset
  • Rare: headache

Warnings & monitoring

  • May add to bleeding risk with anticoagulants
  • Shares 5-AR mechanism with finasteride

Saw Palmetto interactions

  • with Blood Thinners

    Caution · mild

    Saw palmetto has mild antiplatelet properties. Combined with warfarin, aspirin, or other anticoagulants, it may increase bleeding risk, particularly relevant pre-surgery.

    Timing: Avoid high-dose saw palmetto if on anticoagulants; monitor for bleeding signs

Commonly stacked with

Beta-SitosterolPygeum

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