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Saw Palmetto Dosage Guide

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General Dosage

320mg liposterolic extract daily, standardized to 85-95% fatty acids and sterols

Maximum dose: 960mg daily has been studied in some trials without significant adverse effects

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 320mg liposterolic extract daily, standardized to 85-95% fatty acids and sterols

Timing: With meals to enhance absorption of fat-soluble compounds; can be split into morning and evening doses • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

ConditionRecommended DoseEvidence
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)320mg daily in 1-2 divided dosesModerate
Androgenetic alopecia320mg daily orally or topical applicationEmerging
General prostate health160-320mg dailyModerate

Upper limit: 960mg daily has been studied in some trials without significant adverse effects

Timing & Absorption

With meals to enhance absorption of fat-soluble compounds; can be split into morning and evening doses

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

References

  1. (). Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. DOI
  2. (). Effect of increasing doses of saw palmetto extract on lower urinary tract symptoms: a randomized trial. JAMA. DOI
  3. (). Comparitive effectiveness of finasteride vs Serenoa repens in male androgenetic alopecia. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology. DOI