topicSaw Palmetto Urinary Symptoms Randomized Trial
claimThis systematic review assessed the potential effectiveness and safety of Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) for benign prostatic disorders, mainly benign prostatic hyperplasia and associated lower urinary tract symptoms.
evidence level1
citationSchwartzmann I (2026)
sourceEfficacy and safety of Serenoa repens in benign prostatic disorders: a systematic review of recent clinical evidence.
topicSaw Palmetto Urinary Symptoms Randomized Trial
claimrepens was associated with improvements in symptom severity (International Prostate Symptom Score) in several trials, with variable effects on urinary flow, post-void residual volume, and patient-reported quality of life.
evidence level1
citationSchwartzmann I (2026)
sourceEfficacy and safety of Serenoa repens in benign prostatic disorders: a systematic review of recent clinical evidence.
topicSaw Palmetto Urinary Symptoms Randomized Trial
claimFollowing PRISMA guidance (PROSPERO: CRD420251032255), we searched PubMed, Cochrane and ScienceDirect for human studies from January 2020 to May 2025.
evidence level1
citationSchwartzmann I (2026)
sourceEfficacy and safety of Serenoa repens in benign prostatic disorders: a systematic review of recent clinical evidence.
topicSaw Palmetto Urinary Symptoms Randomized Trial
claimConclusions : Although this study was a pilot study with a limited cohort, these findings provide preliminary evidence for the use of SAGX as a functional ingredient for supporting urinary health in men with LUTS.
evidence level2
citationKim EY (2026)
sourceEfficacy and Safety of <i>Salvia miltiorrhiza</i> Extract (SAGX) Compared with Saw Palmetto in Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A 12-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Pilot Study.
topicSaw Palmetto Urinary Symptoms Randomized Trial
claimBackground: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are prevalent among aging men and negatively affect quality of life.
evidence level2
citationKim EY (2026)
sourceEfficacy and Safety of <i>Salvia miltiorrhiza</i> Extract (SAGX) Compared with Saw Palmetto in Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A 12-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Pilot Study.
topicSaw Palmetto Urinary Symptoms Randomized Trial
claimSalvia miltiorrhiza extract (SAGX), which exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, has been developed as a functional ingredient to improve LUTS.
evidence level2
citationKim EY (2026)
sourceEfficacy and Safety of <i>Salvia miltiorrhiza</i> Extract (SAGX) Compared with Saw Palmetto in Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A 12-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Pilot Study.