Saw palmetto could be your answer to thinning hair.
In fact, many popular hair growth supplements andthickening productscontain saw palmetto.
Testosterone levels are a leading contributor to hair loss in both men and women.
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Keep reading to see if saw palmetto is the answer to your thinning hair.
Who should use it:In general, anyone experiencing thinning hair.
Saw palmetto can provide benefits across all hair types, as it promotes scalp health.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid saw palmetto.
Works well with:Pumpkin seed oil and Niacin.
Dont use with:It may interfere with medications like birth control and anticoagulants.
Consult your doctor before beginning any new supplements.
What is Saw Palmetto?
Does Saw Palmetto Work for Hair Loss?
The main motivator for many who seek out saw palmetto is hair loss.
Friese explains that saw palmetto affects the 5-alpha reductase enzyme.
It’s important to note that most studies on saw palmetto have been focused on its effects on men.
More large-scale research is needed on humans to conclusively understand the impact on women.
Women who are nursing or pregnant should not take saw palmetto.
It is possible to find hair care products that contain saw palmetto already.
Zeichner points out that it is an ingredient that you may find inshampoos targeting thin hair.
Does Saw Palmetto Work on All Hair Types?
Saw palmetto can be used across all different hair types and textures.
Friese concurs, adding that any hair pop in and texture can benefit from improved scalp health.
Nutrafol supplements with saw palmetto report that you will see results when taken consistently within three to six months.
When applied topically, results can vary.
Talk with your doctor before starting this supplement and those who are pregnant or nursing should not take it.
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