Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto

Infrequently, cramping and nausea. No other side effects are reported.


Saw palmetto treats only the symptoms of BPH. Men over 50 should have their prostate examined by a physician on a regular basis. Due to a lack of safety data and potential hormonal activity, saw palmetto is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
  Yes No No Info
Pregnancy Yes Yes No
Lactation No No Yes
None
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No No No
Yes Cardiovascular/Circulatory system
Yes Hepatic (Liver) System
Yes Immune System
Yes Musculoskeletal System
Yes Nervous System
Yes Skin/Connective Tissue System
Yes Reproductive System
No Digestive/Urinary/Kidney System
No Respiratory System
No Visual System
No Cholesterol/Lipid Metabolism
No Sugar/Carbohydrate Metabolism
Yes Antioxidant Protection
Yes Infection Resistance
Yes Mood/Mental Functions
Yes Stress Tolerance
No Performance/Endurance/Energy
No Allergies/Inflammation
No Optimal Nutrition
Yes Men's Health
No Women's Health
Yes Elder Health
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