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Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder
Moderate concern
Sold widely as a dietary supplement; ods.od.nih.gov notes evidence for benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms is mixed. Generally well tolerated, though mild GI side effects occur and rare cases of liver toxicity and bleeding have been reported.
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What it is
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens, syn. S. serrulata) fruit powder; an herbal supplement.
Used in dietary supplements/herbal products; not a typical food ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- potential interactions with anticoagulants
- rare hepatotoxicity reports
- limited safety data in pregnancy/lactation
What regulators actually say
"Saw palmetto appears to be safe for most users; mild side effects can include digestive symptoms and headache."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated as a dietary supplement under DSHEA; not approved as a drug.
European Union — EFSA
Botanical food supplement; subject to national notification regimes.
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