Saw Palmetto
Natural approach for Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
🌿 About Saw Palmetto
Berries from this palm tree block the conversion of testosterone into DHT, the hormone responsible for prostate enlargement and male pattern baldness.
✅ Key Benefits
📋 How to Use Saw Palmetto
Take 320mg of standardized extract daily.
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
Hormone modifier. May interfere with oral contraceptives or HRT.
☠️ Overdose & Toxicity Risks
⚠️ What happens if taken in excess:
Generally very safe. High doses (>960mg/day) may cause nausea, headache, dizziness, and diarrhea. Rarely, liver injury has been reported with excessive use. May interfere with hormone-sensitive conditions and contraceptive effectiveness at very high doses. Can increase bleeding risk in surgery.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📢 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new supplement. Sources are linked for verification.
📚 Clinical Research & Sources
- Efficacy of Serenoa repens for lower urinary tract symptoms: a clinical review — Novara G et al Int Braz J Urol (SBU) (2016)[PubMed ↗]
- Saw Palmetto — NCCIH — National Institutes of Health NCCIH (NIH) (2020)[NIH ↗]
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