Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) berry extract inhibits 5α‑reductase isoenzymes, reducing scalp DHT production. It is used orally and in shampoos as a botanical adjunct to finasteride or minoxidil.
Saw palmetto
Serenoa repens
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) berry extract inhibits 5α‑reductase isoenzymes, reducing scalp DHT production. It is used orally and in shampoos as a botanical adjunct to finasteride or minoxidil.
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "DefinedTerm",
"@id": "https://longevityone.org/entity/saw-palmetto/",
"url": "https://longevityone.org/entity/saw-palmetto/",
"name": "Saw Palmetto"
}