Does saw palmetto help with hair loss?

At my age, I have seen so many hair fall remedies come and go. I used saw palmetto capsules for about six months a few years back and noticed it only slowed down the shedding slightly, but didn't grow back new hair. Don't expect miracles from it, but yes, it has a very mild effect.

I tried it for three months, yaar, but actually nothing major happened. My hair fall stayed exactly the same and my scalp got a bit dry too. Maybe it works for some people but for me it was just a waste of money honestly.

With my PCOS, I read that saw palmetto acts as a natural DHT blocker, so I asked my gynae about it. She told me it can sometimes mess with hormone levels, so we decided not to risk it. If you have any hormonal issues, definitely run it by your doctor first.

These external supplements might help a little, but hair health starts from within. I used saw palmetto oil for some time, but I found much better results when I combined basic scalp massage with daily Kapalbhati and regular pranayama to improve blood circulation.