What happens if you take saw palmetto every day?

When taken by mouth: Saw palmetto is likely safe when used for up to 3 years. Side effects are usually mild and might include dizziness, headache, nausea, and diarrhea. When given rectally: Saw palmetto is possibly safe when used for up to 30 days. It's unknown if it is safe to use for longer periods of time.

Who should avoid saw palmetto?

Saw palmetto is well tolerated. It has been used safely in research studies for up to 3 years. Adverse effects are mild and infrequent; they may include digestive symptoms, dizziness, and headache. Saw palmetto may be unsafe for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

How much saw palmetto should I take for prostate?

Key Points About Saw Palmetto

Efficacy	Reducing symptoms of BPH: effective
Interactions	No known drug interactions
Dosage	Varies; most studies have used 160 mg twice daily or 320 mg once daily
Cost	$6 to $20 per month, depending on brand, for a dosage of 160 mg twice daily

What is the best time to take saw palmetto?

It's generally recommended to take saw palmetto in divided doses throughout the day, as your bottle suggests taking 3 daily. Waiting 3 hours to take your next dose can work, but you may also want to spread them out evenly across the day (eg, 8am, 2pm, and 8pm). This helps maintain a steady level in your system.

Saw palmetto is likely safe when used for up to 3 years. Side effects are usually mild and might include dizziness, headache, nausea, and diarrhea.
This fact sheet provides basic information about saw palmetto—common names, usefulness and safety, and resources for more information.
Saw palmetto has been used by some men to help with signs of an enlarged prostate, called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH.