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Take 1 capsule daily with food. Best taken with a meal containing fat to support absorption of the lipid-soluble fatty acids. Consistent daily use is essential - hormonal and follicular pathways respond gradually, with most people noticing reduced shedding from 8 to 12 weeks and visible density improvements from 3 to 6 months. Can be taken morning or evening. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if taking hormonal medication, anticoagulants, or oral contraceptives.
A 100% pure, Fresh-Ground organic saw palmetto delivering 400 mg per capsule of whole berry - rich in the fatty acids and plant phytosterols traditionally used to support hair health and hormonal balance in both men and women.
Your hair is thinning and you are not sure why. For many people, the underlying driver is dihydrotestosterone - DHT - an androgen derived from testosterone that binds to receptors in the scalp, gradually miniaturising follicles until they produce finer, shorter, weaker strands and eventually stop producing visible hair altogether. You notice more hair in the brush, a wider parting, less volume at the crown. The process is slow enough to dismiss and fast enough to worry about, and most people respond by switching shampoos or adding a biotin supplement - neither of which addresses the hormonal mechanism actually responsible.
Pharmaceutical DHT blockers exist but carry side effect profiles that make many people hesitant to commit - particularly when the thinning is early-stage or moderate. Over-the-counter hair supplements often bury saw palmetto in proprietary blends at sub-therapeutic doses, combined with fillers and synthetic additives that dilute the active compounds.
Standardised extracts strip out the full-spectrum fatty acid profile of the whole berry, concentrating one fraction while discarding the synergistic plant compounds that traditional herbal practice has valued for centuries. The result is products that either go too far pharmacologically or not far enough botanically.Fushi takes a different approach. Their Fresh-Ground method grinds whole organic saw palmetto berries at the point of encapsulation - no heat extraction, no chemical solvents, no concentration process that strips away the plant's natural complexity.
This preserves the full spectrum of oleic, lauric, and palmitic fatty acids alongside naturally occurring phytosterols - the compounds explored in European and North American herbal traditions for their role in supporting hormonal balance and healthy hair. Each capsule delivers 400 mg of pure organic saw palmetto berry - nothing else. No fillers, no binders, no bulking agents. Certified organic by the Soil Association. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.Fushi is a London-based brand built on the principle that plants work best when processed least.
Their Fresh-Ground supplements are made in small batches to preserve potency, and every ingredient is fully traceable from source to capsule. 60 capsules per bottle - a two-month supply at one capsule daily. 400 mg pure organic saw palmetto berry per capsule Fresh-Ground at point of encapsulation - no heat, no solvents, no extraction loss Rich in oleic, lauric, and palmitic fatty acids plus natural phytosterols Traditionally explored for hair health and hormonal support in men and women Soil Association certified organic No fillers, binders, or synthetic additives Suitable for vegetarians and vegans 60 capsules - two-month supply
People who want to support their hair at the hormonal level without jumping straight to pharmaceutical intervention choose whole-berry saw palmetto as a first-line botanical approach. It reflects a preference for working with the body's natural pathways rather than overriding them.You gain DHT pathway support, which removes the unchecked androgenic activity that miniaturises follicles and enables a more favourable hormonal environment for hair retentionYou gain full-spectrum plant compounds, which removes the limitations of isolated extracts and enables synergistic activity between fatty acids, phytosterols, and naturally co-occurring constituentsYou gain ingredient transparency, which removes the guesswork of proprietary blends and undisclosed doses and enables confidence that every capsule contains exactly what is statedYou gain gentle daily supplementation, which removes the barrier of pharmaceutical side effect concerns and enables a sustainable, long-term approach to hormonal hair support.
Can I take this alongside other hair supplements?
Yes. Saw palmetto works through a different mechanism to biotin, zinc, or iron - it targets the hormonal pathway rather than nutritional deficiency. It can be taken alongside most hair growth protocols. If you are taking Nutrafol or a similar complex, check whether saw palmetto is already included to avoid doubling up.
How long until I see results?
Hormonal and follicular changes take time. Most people begin to notice reduced shedding within 8 to 12 weeks of consistent daily use. Visible improvements in density and thickness typically follow over 3 to 6 months. Consistency is everything - this is a long-term commitment, not a quick fix.
Is this suitable for women?
Yes. While saw palmetto is often marketed towards men, DHT-related thinning affects women too - particularly post-menopause or in the context of elevated androgens. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking hormonal medication.
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Sign inTake 1 capsule daily with food. Best taken with a meal containing fat to support absorption of the lipid-soluble fatty acids. Consistent daily use is essential - hormonal and follicular pathways respond gradually, with most people noticing reduced shedding from 8 to 12 weeks and visible density improvements from 3 to 6 months. Can be taken morning or evening. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if taking hormonal medication, anticoagulants, or oral contraceptives.
Standard UK delivery included on every order, 1 to 3 working days after dispatch. Next working day for £25 when you order by 12pm.
You can return unopened and unused items within 30 days of delivery. This does not affect your statutory rights. You can cancel an order for any reason within 14 days of delivery, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Health products that arrive sealed cannot be returned once opened, for hygiene reasons. If an item is faulty, the Consumer Rights Act gives you a repair, a replacement or a refund.
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Overall
5 months ago
Take this alongside zinc bisglycinate and a basic multivitamin. Early days — only six weeks in — but wanted to leave a note because the quality of this is clearly above the usual high-street offerings. No fillers, certified organic, and you can actually tell from the capsule it's the real thing rather than a powder blend. Will update if I see more changes over the next couple of months.
5 months ago
Been using this for about four months now after my GP suggested looking into DHT-related thinning. I was sceptical — I'd tried biotin, collagen powders, the lot — and none of it made a dent. Around week ten I noticed my hairbrush wasn't as full after washing. Hard to put a number on it but my parting does look noticeably less wide than it did in photos from last summer. I take one capsule with breakfast and honestly it's become as automatic as my vitamin D. Clean ingredients, nothing unnecessary in there, and the fact it's whole berry rather than some concentrated extract convinced me it was worth a go.
6 months ago
Happy with this overall — I've been taking it for about three months and I do feel like the shedding has slowed down. I started it post-menopause on advice from my nutritionist and I'm glad I did. My only gripe is the capsule size, which is noticeably big and a bit awkward to swallow first thing in the morning. Would be great if they did a smaller capsule with a slightly higher daily dose to compensate. Won't stop me reordering though.
6 months ago
Swapped to this from a blend that had saw palmetto buried in a long list of other stuff. Two months in and shedding feels reduced — not gone, but less dramatic. The two-month supply per bottle is convenient and £18 for organic, single-ingredient is actually reasonable compared to what I was paying for the fancier hair stack.
7 months ago
The product itself is solid — I've been using it for about 10 weeks and shedding is noticeably down. My issue is purely with the bottle size: 60 capsules sounds like two months but if your routine isn't perfectly consistent you'll run out faster than expected and then have a gap before your next order arrives. Would much prefer a 90-capsule option. Minor thing, but worth knowing.
9 months ago
Tried a few different saw palmetto supplements before landing on this one. The difference with the whole-berry approach became obvious when I read more about how extracts are made — a lot gets lost in processing. This is clean, straightforward, and the organic certification matters to me. Results take time with anything hormonal-related, but I'm four months in and genuinely satisfied.
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