Dwarf palm
aka - Saw Palmetto
- Serenoa repens
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research Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
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research Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto can help with prostate issues and may promote hair growth.
![Saw palmetto and finasteride in the treatment of category-iii prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome](/images/research/d7d9df54-3d01-4cdd-8a71-e4d37b42dc18/small/2584.jpg)
research Saw palmetto and finasteride in the treatment of category-iii prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
![A Prospective, 1-Year Trial Using Saw Palmetto Versus Finasteride in the Treatment of Category III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome](/images/research/2b1c1c40-811a-49a7-975a-4693f74ed1c5/small/2502.jpg)
research A Prospective, 1-Year Trial Using Saw Palmetto Versus Finasteride in the Treatment of Category III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Finasteride improves chronic pelvic pain, saw palmetto doesn't.
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research Arecaceae
Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
![What do we know about phytotherapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia?](/images/research/9c943e06-b1de-416f-81a3-97e57862e8a7/small/18674.jpg)
research What do we know about phytotherapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
![Cosmeceuticals for Hair Loss and Hair Care](/images/research/7892f4f5-aa11-4fe9-8f2a-2d365b53455e/small/16237.jpg)
research Cosmeceuticals for Hair Loss and Hair Care
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
![WS PRO 160 I 120 mg (a combination of sabal and urtica extract) in patients with LUTS related to BPH](/images/research/db5a642a-8e28-4f73-8c08-ef7ac7992055/small/31853.jpg)
research WS PRO 160 I 120 mg (a combination of sabal and urtica extract) in patients with LUTS related to BPH
WS PRO 160 I 120 mg effectively treats urinary symptoms from BPH with good safety and tolerability.
![5α-reductase inhibition and hair growth promotion of some Thai plants traditionally used for hair treatment](/images/research/ac6987a9-9b68-44e9-b4d8-57b15570e4b5/small/14605.jpg)
research 5α-reductase inhibition and hair growth promotion of some Thai plants traditionally used for hair treatment
Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
![A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-<i>α</i>-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/39031496-a859-4650-be06-5f8a8520ece5/small/2402.jpg)
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-α-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
![A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-<i>α</i>-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/11e55e8d-0886-46b1-9d13-e4a6aa169284/small/2401.jpg)
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-α-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
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research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow, but may cause sexual side effects.
![Endocrine treatment of benign prostatichypertrophy: Current concepts](/images/research/8521cab0-d9df-47b0-8f63-e143d9b4bfbe/small/27684.jpg)
research Endocrine treatment of benign prostatichypertrophy: Current concepts
New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
![Androgenetic Alopecia: update on Etiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment](/images/research/23637586-5691-4951-9307-17aabdca3c00/small/35604.jpg)
research Androgenetic Alopecia: update on Etiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by various factors and can be treated with medications, procedures, and non-drug methods.
![Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update](/images/research/a421df76-c26f-42cd-ad37-582d6c3c82fa/small/11508.jpg)
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
![Inhibitory Effects of Serenoa repens on the Kinetic of Pig Prostatic Microsomal 5α-Reductase Activity](/images/research/32654c6a-0216-4e35-89dc-99a74b0f3852/small/15577.jpg)
research Inhibitory Effects of Serenoa repens on the Kinetic of Pig Prostatic Microsomal 5α-Reductase Activity
Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
![Effects of <i>In Utero</i> Exposure to D-004, a Lipid Extract from <i>Roystonea regia</i> Fruits, in the Male Rat: A Comparison with Finasteride](/images/research/949b13a8-d700-43a8-8d07-1602ef6b952e/small/3105.jpg)
research Effects of In Utero Exposure to D-004, a Lipid Extract from Roystonea regia Fruits, in the Male Rat: A Comparison with Finasteride
D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
![Natural Hair Supplement: Friend or Foe? Saw Palmetto, a Systematic Review in Alopecia](/images/research/c834a41a-2afa-4588-8418-158d3ef538fd/small/15873.jpg)
research Natural Hair Supplement: Friend or Foe? Saw Palmetto, a Systematic Review in Alopecia
Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
![Oral and Topical Administration of a Standardized Saw Palmetto Oil Reduces Hair Fall and Improves the Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects – A 16-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study](/images/research/775af699-52d2-4f78-96c8-1adab8759d88/small/16424.jpg)
research Oral and Topical Administration of a Standardized Saw Palmetto Oil Reduces Hair Fall and Improves the Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects – A 16-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
![Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review](/images/research/09a7a384-8b24-473b-b27e-288f3778e069/small/12161.jpg)
research Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.