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Saw palmetto, also known as Serenoa repens is an herb intended both for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and for the treatment of androgenetic type of alopecia. See below for more information.
Saw Palmetto or Serenoa repens is an herb traditionally used for prostate health.
Properties and benefits
It is an herbal aid for treating the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia such as difficulty starting to urinate or the frequent need to urinate.
Specifically, this benefit is achieved by inhibiting the conversion of testosteroneto dihydrotestosterone.
In addition, based on the above mechanism, it is also recommended for the treatment of hair loss. Specifically, hereditary androgenetic alopecia.
Dosage
No recommended daily intake has been set. However, in dietary supplements you will find it in doses of 160-320 mg/day. It is recommended to be taken afterfood.
Precautions for use, interactions and side effects
Patients with a history of cholestasis should avoid taking saw palmetto. Do not take at the same time as anticoagulant or contraceptive treatment.
We recommend taking it away from caffeine as it may interfere with its absorption.
There are no studies on the safety of supplemental intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding and therefore it should be avoided.
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