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Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Low concern
Saw palmetto extracts are widely used and generally well tolerated; mild GI side effects and occasional headache reported. Standardized extracts have been studied for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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6 products
What it is
Extract of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens, syn. Serenoa serrulata) berries.
Botanical dietary supplement, marketed primarily for prostate (BPH) support. Not a culinary food.
Why it's flagged
- mild GI side effects
- potential mild interaction with anticoagulants
- not for use during pregnancy
What regulators actually say
"Saw palmetto products have been well tolerated by most users. Mild side effects, including stomach discomfort, may occur."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Marketed under DSHEA as dietary supplement; not approved drug.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food/food supplement.
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