Description

• Saw palmetto contains a variety of compounds that are thought to have medical benefits. Most are derived from the berry of the plant. These compounds include: Phytosterols: These are plant-based steroids that are thought to block the effects of androgens such as testosterone. Despite its long-standing use in folk medicine, the evidence supporting the benefits of saw palmetto in treating or preventing any medical condition is weak. Even so, there is some evidence that certain compounds in saw palmetto may have medical uses.