Saw palmetto is a palm tree that grows up to 10 feet tall mainly in Southern America (Florida). It is said that the extract of its ripe fruit has medicinal properties and health benefits.
Saw palmetto is available as a supplement from your local health food shop.
What are the health benefits of saw palmetto?
It is said that saw palmetto can have the following benefits:
- Reduces inflammation in the body.
- Reduces loss of hair and baldness in men.
- For men it can improve prostate health.
- Reduce complications after prostate surgery.
- It is also known to increase testosterone levels in men.
- It can help with sexual dysfunction and improve sex drive.
- Helps the urinary tract function properly.
- It can help with infertility.
- It can also help with sleeping issues.
- It can aid in digestion.
- Improve sperm count.
- Help with migraines.
- It can help with diabetes.
In what forms is Saw Palmetto available to purchase?
It is available as a tea, in capsules, softgel, powder, tablets and a liquid extract,
What are the side effects of taking saw palmetto?
Some side effects can be:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache and dizziness
- Constipation or diarrhoea
Who should avoid taking saw palmetto?
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid saw palmetto.
- Women taking birth control tablets.
- Any individual taking an anticoagulant medication
- Women taking HRT
Can saw palmetto be taken by itself?
It is advised that saw palmetto is taken with food.
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