What is the negative effect of saw palmetto?

What happens if you take saw palmetto every day?

When taken by mouth: Saw palmetto is likely safe when used for up to 3 years. Side effects are usually mild and might include dizziness, headache, nausea, and diarrhea. When given rectally: Saw palmetto is possibly safe when used for up to 30 days. It's unknown if it is safe to use for longer periods of time. Lees verder »

Is saw palmetto bad for the liver or kidneys?

More serious side effects like liver damage, pancreatitis, bleeding in the brain, and death have been reported in isolated cases. However, it isn't always clear whether saw palmetto was the cause ( 21 , 25 , 26 , 27 ). Lees verder »

What supplements should not be taken with saw palmetto?

There are over 20 listed interactions with saw palmetto, but most of these are minor interactions. Possible interactions include with estrogen or oral contraceptives, with iron supplements or other treatments used for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), such as finasteride (Proscar), and with warfarin. Lees verder »

Who shouldn't take saw palmetto?

• Hormone-sensitive cancers: Saw palmetto can theoretically influence sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone. ...
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Saw palmetto has not been extensively studied during pregnancy, and it is unknown if compounds in saw palmetto can be passed through breast milk.
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