What is Saw Palmetto?

A type of plant native to the southeastern portion of the United States, saw palmetto has large, saw-like fronds that protrude from the base of the plant. The berries of the saw palmetto plant are used to create saw palmetto extract and supplements, which have been used to support prostate health.

Potential Benefits of Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto is often used to promote a range of health and wellness objectives. Possible saw palmetto benefits may include support for:

• Prostate health
• Urinary tract health
• Hormone levels
• Healthy hair

Saw Palmetto Extracts vs. Saw Palmetto Supplements

The active compound found in the saw palmetto plant is its berries. Whole herb extracts of the saw palmetto plant undergo a process in which the herb's beneficial ingredients are extracted from the berries. You can purchase saw palmetto extracts in capsule or tablet form and a specific dosage amount.

On the other hand, saw palmetto complex supplements often contain the main benefits of the saw palmetto plant properties combined with other ingredients, like pygeum, phytonutrients, and zinc.

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