{"id":18627,"date":"2019-12-10T11:13:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T11:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=18627"},"modified":"2026-05-28T04:07:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T04:07:54","slug":"saw-palmetto-testosterone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/saw-palmetto-testosterone\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Saw Palmetto Boost Testosterone Levels?"},"content":{"rendered":"Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a dwarf palm tree that belongs to the family Arecaceae.\n\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nNative Americans traditionally utilized the berries of saw palmetto to treat diseases and ailments. Some research indicates that saw palmetto can help to manage aspects of male reproductive health, including prostate problems.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nResearch has shown that saw palmetto can slow down 5-alpha reductase. This enzyme converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). An androgen hormone that regulates the development of male characteristics.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe production of androgen hormones occurs in the testes, ovaries, and adrenal glands. These hormones are also responsible for the development of male characteristics in puberty.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nBy slowing down 5-alpha reductase, saw palmetto may reduce the effects of DHT as men get older.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn the United States alone, approximately 2.5 million men use saw palmetto extract for the treatment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/bph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"benign prostatic hyperplasia (opens in a new tab)\">benign prostatic hyperplasia<\/a> (BPH).\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn men, testosterone levels increase from puberty through adulthood. However, it starts to progressive decline from the age of 40 onwards, as levels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/estrogen-defeating-supplement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"estrogen (opens in a new tab)\">estrogen<\/a> increase. This phenomenon has led to the creation of the term \u201candropause\u201d to describe this decline in men.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nA decreased level of the sex hormone testosterone is essential, as it is responsible for the three cardinal sexual symptoms in men:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Reduced frequency of morning erections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Erectile dysfunction <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Decreased libido<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn order to address these symptoms, many men are prescribed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/testosterone-replacement-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"testosterone replacement therapy (opens in a new tab)\">testosterone replacement therapy<\/a> (TRT). The aim of TRT is to improve secondary sexual characteristics, sexual function and a sense of wellbeing. However, there are real concerns associated with the potential long-term safety of TRT.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nStudies have shown that there is an increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events. These events could range from angina to a heart attack [5].\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOther potential side effects of TRT include fluid retention, acne, sleep apnea, infertility and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/gynecomastia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gynecomastia (opens in a new tab)\">gynecomastia<\/a> (the development of breast tissue) [6]. In view of this, natural therapies and dietary supplements such as saw palmetto represent an interesting option for men suffering from low testosterone.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn this article, we discuss how saw palmetto can increase testosterone levels in men.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWe also discuss the safety and performance of saw palmetto concerning testosterone levels. Finally, we look at the applications of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/saw-palmetto-prostate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"saw palmetto (opens in a new tab)\">saw palmetto<\/a> in other diseases commonly affecting men.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-how-does-saw-palmetto-work\">How does Saw Palmetto work?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAlthough saw palmetto\u2019s mechanisms of actions are not yet fully understood, several hypotheses have been put forward by research groups around the world. There are six possible mechanisms of action elucidated. These are as follows:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Anti-androgenic activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Inhibition of 5\u03b1-reductase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Inhibition of prolactin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Anti-estrogenic activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Anti-inflammatory activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Anti-edema activity (reduced water retention)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe specific ingredients within the mediate these effects saw palmetto dietary supplements. These include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/flavonoids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"flavonoids (opens in a new tab)\">flavonoids<\/a>, polyisoprenoids, and saccharides.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto (Serenoa repens) also contains fatty acids (e.g., lauric acid, caprylic acid, and caproic acid), long-chain alcohols, and sterols. The purified extract of saw palmetto contains 85-90% fatty acids and sterols.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIt also contains an abundance of carotenoids, lipases, tannin, sugars, and fatty acids like caprylic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/beta-sitosterol-vs-saw-palmetto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beta-sitosterol<\/a>. These individual ingredients confer anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties upon the user.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn the normal male body, testosterone is produced by the testicles. This free testosterone is then converted to an active metabolite, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/dht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dihydrotestosterone (opens in a new tab)\">dihydrotestosterone<\/a> (DHT).\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis conversion is mediated by an enzyme known as 5\u03b1-reductase. Saw palmetto had been shown to inhibit this conversion, leading to a reduction in DHT. In that sense, saw palmetto is anti-androgenic.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nHowever, it does not reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/sarcopenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"testosterone levels (opens in a new tab)\">testosterone levels<\/a>, and in fact, does the exact opposite of that. As we shall see later, the anti-androgenic effects of saw palmetto (as regards DHT) are beneficial for diseases that affect men.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOne study in 1998 found that <a href=\"https:\/\/snip.ly\/5aof0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"saw palmetto extract (opens in a new tab)\">saw palmetto extract<\/a> resulted in a significant decrease in DHT and an increase in testosterone in men with a BPH [7]. Another randomized controlled trial in 2001 found that saw palmetto reduced DHT levels by 32% [8].\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-saw-palmetto-testosterone\">Saw Palmetto &amp; Testosterone<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe above figure demonstrates the relationship between saw palmetto and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/testosterone-and-prostate-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"testosterone (opens in a new tab)\">testosterone<\/a>. Regulating testosterone levels can impact several aspects of health. Although saw palmetto does not directly interact with testosterone; it inhibits a crucial enzyme in its metabolic pathway.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto directly inhibits 5\u03b1-reductase. 5\u03b1-reductase is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of testosterone into DHT. Because of this inhibition, there is a theoretically higher level of testosterone as less of it is converted into DHT.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":35965,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-saw-palmetto-libido\">Saw Palmetto &amp; Libido<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n5\u03b1-reductase inhibitors such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/finasteride-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"finasteride (opens in a new tab)\">finasteride<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/side-effects-dutasteride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dutasteride (opens in a new tab)\">dutasteride<\/a> are used today for the treatment of diseases that are borne out of an increased DHT level. These include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as well as pattern hair loss in men and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/saw-palmetto-for-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">women<\/a> (alopecia areata).\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAlthough 5\u03b1-reductase inhibitors represent the standard of care for these diseases, they are not without their side effects. These include:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Erectile dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/increase-libido\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Loss of libido<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Reduced ejaculation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/male-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Depression (opens in a new tab)\">Depression<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThese side effects can be devastating to men and their loved ones. Saw palmetto is a natural remedy that works in the same manner as these pharmaceutical 5\u03b1-reductase inhibitors. But without the side effects mentioned.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis herbal supplement can be used for the treatment of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-gland-function\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"enlarged prostate gland (opens in a new tab)\">enlarged prostate gland<\/a> or male pattern baldness, without causing a decrease in libido and erectile dysfunction.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-further-benefits-of-saw-palmetto\">Further benefits of Saw Palmetto<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto has a plethora of benefits that arise from its inhibition of 5\u03b1-reductase and improvement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/low-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"testosterone levels (opens in a new tab)\">testosterone levels<\/a>. The extensive list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/saw-palmetto-benefits-for-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of saw palmetto<\/a> is as follows [9]:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/male-pattern-baldness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Male pattern baldness (opens in a new tab)\">Male pattern baldness<\/a> and hair loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-enlargement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Prostate enlargement<\/a> (BPH), which results in lower urinary tract symptoms, such as frequent urination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Low metabolic rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/pcos-and-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Polycystic ovarian syndrome <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/low-sex-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Low libido<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Poor urinary flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto had been extensively studied for the past three decades by various research groups around the world. So far, no significant adverse effects have been reported from its use in clinical trials. In contrast, drugs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/finasteride-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"finasteride (opens in a new tab)\">finasteride<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/side-effects-dutasteride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dutasteride (opens in a new tab)\">dutasteride<\/a>, which are routinely prescribed to men, are associated with several side effects.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOne recent multi-centered open clinical study on 165 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, found that saw palmetto was extremely safe. The other findings of the study were as follows [10]:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Compared with baseline the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/ipss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">International Prostate Symptom Scores <\/a>improved after just 6 weeks of medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Compared with baseline, the Quality of Life scores improved after just 6 weeks of medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Compared with baseline, the urinary flow rate improved after 12 weeks of medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Only 1 case of mild stomach-ache occurred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>One systematic review found that saw palmetto produces similar improvement in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/lower-urinary-tract-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"urinary tract symptoms (opens in a new tab)\">urinary tract symptoms<\/a> and urinary flow to finasteride Proscar! Yet, saw palmetto was associated with fewer adverse treatment events [11].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Prostate cancer (opens in a new tab)\">Prostate cancer<\/a> is one of the cancers that exclusively affects men and can be clinically silent until it becomes extensive. Several studies have shown palmetto\u2019s promise in inhibiting the growth of prostate cancer cells. Indeed, saw palmetto extract inhibits cell growth and expression of cancer-inducing proteins. Saw palmetto extract has also been shown to induce the growth arrest and <a href=\"https:\/\/snip.ly\/8f13z8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"death of prostate cancer cells  (opens in a new tab)\">death of prostate cancer cells <\/a>[12, 13]. Taken together, these findings suggest that saw palmetto is extremely beneficial for prostate health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto is often used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/optimize-hormone-balance-naturally-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"balance hormone levels (opens in a new tab)\">balance hormone levels<\/a> and combat male pattern baldness. This is because saw palmetto also decreases the uptake of DHT by the hair follicles, and decreases the binding of DHT to androgenetic receptors. A small\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cms.galenos.com.tr\/Uploads\/Article_9957\/210-215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2014 study<\/a>\u00a0of 25 men showed positive results when men used topical saw palmetto and 10-percent trichogen as a treatment. The study showed an 11.9 percent hair count increase after 4 months.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOne recent study in 2018 substantiated these claims with the following landmark findings [14]:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Saw palmetto extract promoted hair regeneration by triggering follicle growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>This extract decreased the inflammation response in hair follicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Saw palmetto extract improved hair repair by activating specific signaling pathways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto is also useful for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"treatment of erectile dysfunction (opens in a new tab)\">treatment of erectile dysfunction<\/a>. One study in 2013 found that saw palmetto resulted in the following [15]:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Significant increase in the relaxant response in the corpus cavernosum (spongy penile tissue).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Increased activity of phosphodiesterase-5 in the corpus cavernosum tissues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Together, these mechanisms of action lead to a more potent release of nitric oxide in the tissues of the penis, as well as the increased filling of blood. Nitric oxide is important for the dilation of the blood vessels within the penis. The effects of saw palmetto are synergistic. One 2013 study found that saw palmetto not only improved symptoms of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/saw-palmetto-prostate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"enlarged prostate (opens in a new tab)\">enlarged prostate<\/a> but also improved sexual function [16].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Improvement in Sexual Function Inventory scores after just 8 weeks of medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Confirmed relationship between improved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/bph-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"BPH symptoms (opens in a new tab)\">BPH symptoms<\/a> and reduced sexual dysfunction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-safety-of-saw-palmetto\">Safety of Saw Palmetto<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe safety of saw palmetto has been studied in both animals and humans. One study found no cancer-stimulating effects in rats and dogs, which were medicated for 6 months. Another more recent study looked at 370 patients and randomized them to three escalating doses to saw palmetto.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThere were no significant differences in the rates of adverse events, and no dose-dependent phenomena were observed.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn conclusion, saw palmetto showed no evidence of toxicity at doses which were up to 3 times the usual prescribed dose, over an extended period of 18 months [17].\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nNevertheless, we advise discussing the use of saw palmetto supplements with your physician. This is because of some uncommon, but mild side-effects which can be associated with the ingestion of saw palmetto:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Stomach cramps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nHowever, these side-effects are usually alleviated by taking saw palmetto after food, rather than before.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto is a naturally occurring, safe, and well-tolerated remedy for problems that develop in a man\u2019s later life.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto works to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/snip.ly\/fsfkzm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"serum testosterone levels (opens in a new tab)\">serum testosterone levels<\/a> and reduce DHT. This results in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/vitamins-for-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better energy<\/a> and overall wellbeing, increased sexual function, a reduction in enlarged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-gland-function\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"prostate glands (opens in a new tab)\">prostate glands<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/saw-palmetto-for-hair-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better hair growth<\/a>.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSaw palmetto is extremely safe for consumption and has a much better side-effect profile than currently prescribed medications.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a dwarf palm tree that belongs to the family Arecaceae. 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