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Saw Palmetto for Hair Thinning
Inhibits 5-alpha reductase, reducing conversion of testosterone to DHT, the primary androgenic trigger of pattern hair loss.
How strong is the research?
Strong evidence
Based on a randomised controlled trial (RCT) — the gold standard for establishing cause and effect.
How much to take
160–320 mg
Standardized to 85-95% fatty acids. Most effective for androgenic alopecia in men.
When to take it
Best taken: with food