Saw Palmetto para Alopecia Androgenética
ABasado en 21 estudios (2 meta-analyses, 4 RCTs) con 2,123 participantes en total. 20/21 estudios muestran efectos positivos.
Conclusión
Saw palmetto is well-supported by clinical research as a natural supplement that may help slow hair loss and support regrowth in androgenetic alopecia by naturally inhibiting DHT production.
- 95% of studies (20/21) show positive effects, including 4 RCTs and 2 meta-analyses
- Works as a natural 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, reducing DHT levels
- Both oral supplementation and topical application have demonstrated benefits
- Generally well-tolerated, though less potent than prescription finasteride
Key Study Findings
Población: None
Key Statistics
22
Estudios
2123
Participantes
Positive
Calificación
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosificaciones de uso común
- general:
- 320 mg/day
- hairloss:
- 320 mg/day standardized extract
Límite superior: Not established
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación
| Dosificación | Duración | Efecto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Neutral | -- |
| 1 capsule daily (l-Cystine, Serenoa repens, Cucurbita pepo, Pygeum africanum, vitamins, micronutrien | 24 weeks | Positive | 80 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| varies by remedy and study | -- | Positive | -- |
| various dietary supplements (Nutrafol, apple extract, tocotrienols, pumpkin seed oil, Cistanche/Lami | -- | Positive | 1658 |
| Various non-prescription agents: procyanidin, cetirizine, caffeine, Oryza sativa bran, pumpkin seed | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| USPlus DERM (lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens) at 0.4 and 10 μg/mL in hair follicle organ cu | -- | Positive | -- |
Mejor momento para tomar: With meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects
Safety & Side Effects
Efectos secundarios reportados
- ⚠ Mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, diarrhea)
- ⚠ Headache
- ⚠ Dizziness
- ⚠ Rare: decreased libido
Interacciones conocidas
- ● Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs (may increase bleeding risk)
- ● Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (anti-androgenic effects)
- ● Finasteride and dutasteride (additive 5-alpha-reductase inhibition)
Ingesta máxima tolerable: Not established
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Related Evidence
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