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Saw Palmetto has almost no effect

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Frida Halvardsson

December 20, 2014

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Questions often come about Saw Palmetto (saw palm) and whether this preparation is good. There are so many opinions on the market and all health food stores consider it a very good product that significantly reduces the hair loss and thinness of their customers.

The conclusion after examining the preparations (Saw Palmetto is available in a variety of forms and concentration), and the investigations and research that have been done, is that this preparation lacks efficacy to speak of.

Nordic Hair also did a test two years ago. All those who tested Saw Palmetto said they did not notice any difference — neither hair loss slowed down or they got new hair growth. About 60 people took part in the test. The preparation was carefully selected from the premier manufacturer in the USA and represented the best quality of saw palmetto, with the highest concentration.

Health food and internet companies claim that Saw Palmetto reduces the amount DHT in the scalp. Comparison of the preparation with Propecia, a prescription-only preparation originally developed for prostate disease. However, it is not possible to compare the effect of Saw Palmetto and Propecia on a theoretical and chemical level.
To treat hair loss are methods such as Hair Transplant or PRP Treatments other options that can be considered.