Saw Palmetto
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Time to effect
3–6 months
Effort level
low
Category
natural
Typical approach
Supplement / herb
How it works
Saw palmetto contains fatty acids and phytosterols that inhibit 5-alpha-reductase and competitively block DHT binding to androgen receptors in hair follicles, with a weaker but similar mechanism to finasteride.
Significantly less potent than finasteride. Evidence quality is limited. Standardised extracts (e.g. 320mg Permixon-equivalent) are required. May interact with anticoagulants. Not appropriate as a sole treatment for significant hair loss.
Community experiences
Anonymous · 0xa3f2
Tried for 6 weeks
“Noticeably less frequent issues after about a month of consistent use. Worth sticking with.”
Anonymous · 0xb71c
Tried for 4 weeks
“Good results overall. Had to adjust the approach slightly but found what worked for me. Would recommend trying it.”
Anonymous · 0xc8a1
Tried for 2 weeks
“Some improvement but not as dramatic as I hoped. Might need longer to see full benefit. Still continuing.”
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