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Clinical dose: 160–320 mg
Why Saw Palmetto for Hormones
When it comes to hormones, Saw Palmetto is one of the most key nutrients to consider. Saw palmetto is the most studied herbal treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A 2012 Cochrane review (32 RCTs, 5666 men) found evidence for mild improvement in urinary symptoms, though the largest STEP and CAMUS trials (NEJM 2006, 2011) showed no significant benefit over placebo for LUTS at 320 mg/day. European Urology guidelines still include it as a phytotherapy option.
How much saw palmetto do you need
Research points to 160–320 mg as the effective range for saw palmetto. Standard dose is 320 mg/day of liposterolic extract (85–95% fatty acids). Some studies use 160 mg twice daily. Lower doses may provide some benefit, but most studies showing clear results used this range.
The evidence behind saw palmetto
Research supporting saw palmetto for hormones is rated as strong. Cochrane review of 32 trials (5,666 men); mixed results between earlier positive and later negative trials Learn more
