The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 74· Chapter 08

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

A small palm native to the southeastern United States. The berries have been used by Native Americans for centuries and are now one of the most popular supplements for men's health.

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Active compounds
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In our products
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Clinical citations
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Vitality & Libido
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)

Serenoa repensBotanical illustration

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

No.01

Fatty Acids

Why this matters

  • 01Supports healthy DHT balance*
  • 02Promotes prostate health*
No.02

Phytosterols

Why this matters

  • 01Supports urinary function*
  • 02Promotes hormonal balance*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

§ 2Receipts

What the research shows.

Cochrane systematic review of 32 RCTs (n=5,666) evaluating Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Standard-dose saw palmetto (320 mg/day) showed mild improvements in urinary symptom scores and nocturia versus placebo, though effects were modest and variable across trials.Tacklind et al., Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012
Double-blind RCT comparing saw palmetto extract (320 mg/day) to finasteride (5 mg/day) for 6 months in 1,098 men with BPH. Both treatments produced comparable improvements in IPSS urinary symptom scores and peak urinary flow rate, but saw palmetto had significantly fewer sexual side effects, supporting its role as a 5-alpha reductase modulator.Carraro et al., Prostate, 1996

§ 3Where it lives

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