Question 1

is saw palmetto safe to take?

Accepted Answer

FYI: The Journal of the American Medical Association reported on a double-blind study that eleven North American clinics conducted on 369 men. The study found that saw palmetto fruit extract failed to reduce urinary tract symptoms more than placebo.

Question 2

saw palmetto, what is the considered best strength?

Accepted Answer

Unclear ...: "Too" many brands of saw palmetto herbal preparations around tout their wonderful health effect to the prostate, but its "real" touted benefits have failed to stand the test of scientific randomized, double-blinded clinical study. As to its "best" strength, it remains unknown/unclear. So, in use, if you will, use it in moderation and see.

Question 3

can saw palmetto be taken with milk?

Accepted Answer

Probably: You should follow the manufacturer's recommendations for this supplement.  Remember, supplements are not medications, and as such are not regulated by the fda in terms of their efficacy (do they work) or safety (will they cause side effects or interact with other medications).

Question 4

does saw palmetto cause moobs or not?

Accepted Answer

No: "Moobs" are the result of estrogen causing excess growth of breast tissue.

Question 5

is saw palmetto good for the prostate?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There's much "pop" / "traditional" support and a believable mechanism of action, but it failed the last three out of three big controlled studies.

Question 6

does saw palmetto have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Mild: Can upset your stomach; it's contraindicated in pregnancy. Forgive me, my question is why a 21 year old man is taking this stuff, which is at best a weak anti-androgen for old guys with bad prostates. If somebody's told you it's "good for your general well-being" -- bc, there is no such pill, in any system of medicine! ask your personal physician whether it's wise to continue.

Question 7

saw palmetto 10% oil is for male or female?

Accepted Answer

Usually Male: It is usually used as a herbal remedy to treat the prostate, a gland in men, with some questionable effectiveness.  However, it has been used for everything from asthma to breast enlargement, but it is considered ineffective.  (also used for (but ineffective), coughs, colds, baldness, sore throat, chronic bronchitis, chronic pelvic pain, an aphrodisiac, relaxation, migraines, diuretic, infections, .

Question 8

is it safe to take saw palmetto daily long term?

Accepted Answer

: There is no independent evidence that palmetto is actually useful for anything, so you might as well stop taking it now.

Question 9

is  it ok to take cialis with 450 mg saw palmetto?

Accepted Answer

Use cialis: Saw palmetto is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols. The only substance that cannot be taken with drugs like Cialis are nitrates. If you are not on nitroglycerin, you should have no low BP caused by taking Cialis. Good luck.

Question 10

is it safe to take saw palmetto with another medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the other medication.

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