Also known as: Serenoa repens
Latest evidence update: 2026-02-19
Recommended: 320mg daily (liposterolic extract)
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When combined with standard prostate medications, saw palmetto may provide additional improvements in urinary symptoms and flow rate compared to medication alone
Saw palmetto alone shows minimal to no meaningful improvement in urinary symptoms or flow rate compared to placebo in high-quality studies
Saw palmetto is well-tolerated with a safety profile similar to placebo and does not negatively affect sexual function
Saw palmetto combined with other nutrients or probiotics may help prevent bacterial prostate infections and reduce related symptoms
Saw palmetto may reduce inflammation markers in prostate tissue and reduce daytime urinary frequency in women with bladder symptoms