special subjects
Saw Palmetto
Recommendations
Saw palmettois generally considered safe and may decrease night-time urination and improve urine flow in men. Becausesaw palmettomay have hormonal effects, children, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant, and women who are breastfeeding should not take it. People takingwarfarin, other anticoagulants, or antiplatelet drugs and women taking oral birth control pills should avoidsaw palmettoor talk with their doctor before taking it. 