Saw Palmetto Hair Loss

Saw Palmetto is a plant that is native to North America. It is an herb that grows in warm climates particularly in the Southeastern part of the United States and produces a red fruit. For many years, men with prostate problems and urinary tract infections have been helped by Saw Palmetto. Hair loss though has been noted to naturally stimulate hair growth as well. Saw Palmetto works by limiting the production of DHT (dihydrotestosterone).

 DHT inhibits hair growth when it binds itself to hair follicles and therefore decreasing the amount of nutrients the hair gets from the blood. When this happens, the hair follicles shrink and if this is not dealt with properly the hair will fall out.

One of the ways to use Saw Palmetto for hair loss is by massaging it on the scalp. It can be bought as an oil extract or ointment. One of the reasons why the herb is effective when applied externally is because it is lipholic. This means that its components are well extracted into the oil that is usually used and it is easily absorbed by the skin. Both topical and oral Saw Palmetto preparations are designed to lower the DHT not just in the scalp but in the entire body to better promote hair growth.

It is important to know the right dosage of Saw Palmetto. Hair loss products available in the market have varying amounts of Saw Palmetto extract which is why it is important to determine just how much each one contains.

Your doctor will best help you determine the correct dosage for you but as a rule, you can take 160 mg to 320 mg of Saw Palmetto depending on your weight in order to notice hair growth results.

Because Saw Palmetto is believed to alter both estrogen and testosterone levels, it is not advisable to take it if you have a hormone related medical condition such as breast cancer.

 Practice caution when using Saw Palmetto more so when you are taking blood thinners or if you are a hemophiliac.

If you are looking for a safe product to use for hair loss, Saw Palmetto would be a good choice. Saw Palmetto not only inhibits the production of DHT to prevent hair loss, it also is rich in nutrients that promote natural hair growth. It is a safe herb to use for reviving hair follicles, improving the strength of the hair and making the scalp less sensitive to both stress and irritation.

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