Saw Palmetto and facial hair

bad facial hair · 03-24-2008, 03:57 PM

I just started taking saw palmetto for facial hair and wanted to hear from others. Did it help? How much did you take and what brand. When I went to the store there were so many different dosages and kinds I wasn't sure what to buy.

osmom · 03-25-2008, 12:07 PM

I took it for a year and a half before I noticed the difference in my belly hair. I quit taking it but recently started again because of the chin hair and my head hair which was thicker after taking it. I'd plan on at least 6 months to see what it will do for you.

charliesangel · 03-26-2008, 07:15 PM

I also just stared taking saw palmetto as well as pygeum africanum, which is similar to the palmetto, but as far as I understand it blocks another set of hormones which are responsible for hair growth..so im hoping for a double whammy! I take the saw palmetto in tincture form (50 drops a day)by Herbalist and Alchemist, and the pygeum I'm taking in pill form (2 a day) from Solaray. Any brand is good I think, as long as the exctract is standardized so that each pill contains the necessary amounts of fatty acids and sterols..if it is it should say so on the package. Fingers crossed!

Pearl1981 · 03-26-2008, 10:16 PM

As far as I know it also takes anti androgen medicines around 9 months to work on the hair shaft, so that would make sense to wait that long. Its all about the hair growth cycle. I also saw some improvement in menstrual regularity with saw palmeto. Strange....

lollipop · 03-26-2008, 11:37 PM

I have seen excellent results with saw palmetto. I have been on 320 mg daily for about 6 weeks. Noticed a heavier period (which makes me feel better) and I cannot believe it my hair growth has lightened and lessened CONSIDERABLY! I love it......best of luck

charliesangel · 03-26-2008, 11:43 PM

Hey Lollipop,

Thats great news! Do you mind if I ask what brand you are taking??

lollipop · 03-28-2008, 12:06 AM

Flora - Saw Palmetto Plus - 85%-95% liposterolic extract - 320 mg

Sharmayla · 03-28-2008, 11:32 AM

Hi everyone -
I'm taking 320mg of saw palmetto per day. Should I take more or less? Thanks!

Sharmayla · 03-28-2008, 01:00 PM

I think I've only been taking it for 2 or 3 weeks, and I swear I'm seeing results already. Is that possible?

Please tell me what else I should take. Here's what I take:
Calcium w/D 600mg
Zinc 50mg
Chromium Picolinate 200mcg
Omega Fish Oil 1000mg
Saw Palmetto 320mg
Cod Liver Oil
Biotin for my hair and nails 10mg
Lutein for my eyesight 12mg

Thanks!

Sharmayla · 03-28-2008, 01:00 PM

Oh - and a multi-vitamin.

Ajani · 03-28-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharmayla

I think I've only been taking it for 2 or 3 weeks, and I swear I'm seeing results already. Is that possible?

Please tell me what else I should take. Here's what I take:
Calcium w/D 600mg
Zinc 50mg
Chromium Picolinate 200mcg
Omega Fish Oil 1000mg
Saw Palmetto 320mg
Cod Liver Oil
Biotin for my hair and nails 10mg
Lutein for my eyesight 12mg

Thanks!

Why 2 fish oils?

Sharmayla · 03-29-2008, 04:40 PM

Oops - are they both fish oil? One says fish oil and the other says cod liver oil.

Sharmayla · 03-29-2008, 04:41 PM

Am I taking enough saw palmetto?

charliesangel · 03-29-2008, 06:24 PM

Yes 320 mg is the reccomended daily dose so that should be enough..I think what matters more is the length of time you take it for, ussually a few months to see results (sometimes sooner) and that you are consistent with your doses. I've also been told to take it on an empty stomach in the morning but I know some people take it with food.

charliesangel · 03-29-2008, 06:25 PM

PS --Thanks Lollipop