You might need saw palmetto if . . .

• You are male
• You want to support prostate health
• You want to support healthy testosterone levels

Benefits of Saw Palmetto

• Anti-inflammatory
• Improves urinary flow
• Decreases activity of 5-alpha reductase — an enzyme responsible for converting testosterone

Common ways to use Saw Palmetto

You can find saw palmetto in dried bulk, teas, capsules, powders, extracts, and even herbal tinctures.

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Safety Concerns

Drug Interaction: If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your health care provider before adding new herbs to your diet.

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: Mainstream sources strongly caution against using saw palmetto during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. There are historical uses that suggest women freely ate saw palmetto and even believed it to help support breastfeeding. Since saw palmetto is so helpful to males, very few studies have been on females. Many herbalists also advise against using saw palmetto while pregnant or breastfeeding since so little is known.

Other Concerns: There is concern that saw palmetto may cause problems with the formation of male genitalia in young males or even cause birth defects. This is a theoretical risk based on how saw palmetto reacts with hormones and hormone receptors.

Select Studies About Saw Palmetto

Spotlight on Saw Palmetto: What the Science Says | NCCIH

Saw Palmetto is a favorite when it comes to male health. It has known positive effects on the prostate, urinary health, and testosterone.

Fatty Acid and Phytosterol Content of Commercial Saw Palmetto Supplements - PMC

It has been found that the fatty acids in Saw Palmetto have been linked to helping block the 5α-reductase. This helps keep the prostate healthy and helps to stop the growth of BPH

Saw Palmetto: Usefulness and Safety | NCCIH

Saw Palmetto has many uses, and it has not been shown to interact with medications.