Can women take saw palmetto for hair loss?

Saw palmetto supplements can be quite expensive and their effect on women's hair loss is not guaranteed. A cheaper and better plan is to get a CBC and thyroid panel done at a local lab for 800 rupees, as these are the most common causes of hair fall in women.

Some women do use saw palmetto as a natural DHT blocker, but its safety is not fully proven. Instead of experimenting with these supplements, focusing on a protein-rich diet and checking for iron deficiency is a much more practical way to fight hair fall.

My daughter had terrible hair fall due to stress and we looked into saw palmetto. Our doctor advised against it because it can interfere with birth control and hormones. We just stuck to a basic multivitamin and a stress-free routine which helped a lot.

I went to a dermatologist at a reputed hospital for my hair thinning. They clearly told me that saw palmetto can mess with female hormone levels and is not FDA approved for female pattern hair loss. You should definitely ask your doctor before starting any such supplement.