Can saw palmetto lower testosterone?

[Primal-310]

As I posted in the men's health forum I recently was diagnosed with low testosterone. Ive been taking saw palmetto for over 5 years to try and curb hair loss. Can this lower testosterone? I know its probably not the only factor but perhaps is it a contributing one?

Im a 30 year old male.

Test Results;
Testosterone Total 182 (250-1100 is range)
Testosterone Free 51.9 (46-224 is range)
Testosterone Bioavailable 120.4 (110-575 is range)
SHBG 7 (7-49 is range)
Albumin, Serum 5.1 (3.6-5.1 is range)
DHEA Sulfate 433 (110-510 is range)
FSH 1.7 (1.6-8.0 is range)
LH 2.5 (1.5-9.3 is range)
TSH, 3rd generation w/reflex to FT4 2.59 (0.40-4.50 is range)

 

[spstriken]

yes Spalmetto is worthless herb which works like finasteride. Sop it immidiately, if values don't return to normal with in 3 - 4 months ,welcome to hypogonadism. I am also victom of Saw Palmetto.
I don't know why people r using SP and destroying their health/lives.

 

[MAYO]

As I posted in the men's health forum I recently was diagnosed with low testosterone. Ive been taking saw palmetto for over 5 years to try and curb hair loss. Can this lower testosterone? I know its probably not the only factor but perhaps is it a contributing one?

Im a 30 year old male.

Test Results;
Testosterone Total 182 (250-1100 is range)
Testosterone Free 51.9 (46-224 is range)
Testosterone Bioavailable 120.4 (110-575 is range)
SHBG 7 (7-49 is range)
Albumin, Serum 5.1 (3.6-5.1 is range)
DHEA Sulfate 433 (110-510 is range)
FSH 1.7 (1.6-8.0 is range)
LH 2.5 (1.5-9.3 is range)
TSH, 3rd generation w/reflex to FT4 2.59 (0.40-4.50 is range)

Saw Palmetto has been reported to inhibit 5 alpha reductase, in turn lowering DHA. However these reports are anecdotal at best. I haven't seen any solid clinical trials but that doesn't mean there are not any. I think I would dig a little deeper. SP is used by millions of people worlwide as an herbal remedy, If it had a negative impact on T levels I would assume more data would be available.

 

[NickJ]

Thanks for the sawpalmetto tip I have stopped using it now since 2 weeks..I think he who discovered the negative bad effect of Sp on testosterone levels is a Genuis:well done. I am using now Tribulus is that OK.

 

[spstriken]

Thanks for the sawpalmetto tip I have stopped using it now since 2 weeks..I think he who discovered the negative bad effect of Sp on testosterone levels is a Genuis:well done. I am using now Tribulus is that OK.

Tribulus is another shit. it will give u gyno as many people reported.

why do u want to use any T-booster.
pm me we can discuss.

sps

 

[Lisacrain]

Saw Palmetto is supposed to help with binding and disposing of extra testosterone, which is what makes it effective in regulating prostate problems.
I've also heard that upping your take of all things progesteronic can help too. Such as Vitex/chastetree or wild yam.

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[TrainHard]

Tribulus is another shit. it will give u gyno as many people reported.

why do u want to use any T-booster.
pm me we can discuss.

sps

Yes is Tribulus shit, correct, but will it give you gyno, NO,

Take everything spstriken says with a grain of salt, all of his opinions are self manifested and come with absolutly no supporting evidence.

Everything should be dicussed on an open board to make sure you are receiving the correct information.

To Date, there are numerous products claiming to boost testosterone, but they are all claims, the reviews are mixed, and the studys do not support Tribilus actually raising testosterone.