DonnaD

Hi I recently read a great book on PCOS my sister lent me

PCOS Diet Book by Colette Harris with Theresa Cheung

And it advised Saw Palmetto may work with acne and excess hair, I went yesterday and bought some in 400mg capsules but the book itself does not reccomend a dosage though the bottle advises two capsules a day. I take other herbel and mineral based suppliments as in zinc. magnesuim and primrose oil as well as my Metaformin 1500mg per day and I really would like to get the dosage of the SW right so I have the best chance of seeing results.


If any one can advise I would be really grateful
thanks
Donna

autumn972

From most of my research on this board and other places, it seems like a lot of people recommend the 160mg serving twice a day (320mg a day.) They also say make sure to get the Standardized Extract with 85-95% fatty acids and biologically active sterols.

I was taking it for about a month but then I stopped because I wasn't sure if I should take it or not (because I haven't actually been diagnosed.) However, I am seriously considering starting it again...haven't really heard of any negative side effects or anything, although during the month I took it, I had a light AF every day and felt kinda tired. Could just be me, I haven't heard of anyone else with that effect.

Autumn

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DonnaD

Thank you autumn I really appreciate your advise I am going to start on it today and I will let you know how I get on. I have been following the Pcos eating plan in the book I mentioned that is based on alot of whole foods and I have lost 2st 6lb since the 10th September ( I have never been able to lose a pound up until now) so I really have good hopes of this being another piece of advise that it has given that is a success.

Thank you again
Donna

autumn972

Congratulations on your success. I've been trying the PCOS/IR diet for a little while now (except for during the recent holiday season...I went a little crazy then) and I've noticed how much better I start to feel when I'm keeping those nutritional guidelines.

I hope the Saw Palmetto works well for you...make sure to let us all know the results.

Autumn

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