Saw Palmetto
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Nova Saw Palmetto
- Licence holder
- Nova NHP Research & Consulting Co
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80001342
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 23 February 2006
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Serenoa repens (W.Bartram) Small: L'étiquetage doit comporter une mention recommandant de prendre conseil auprès d'un professionnel de santé ("Demander l'avis de votre médecin et /ou pharmacien").
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Serenoa repens Potency : 90 % free fatty acids, esters and sterols | 160 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Maltodextrine, Stéarate de magnésium, Gélatine
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Capsule | 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Helps to relieve the urologic symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Traditionally used to promote weight gain.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking hormone replacement therapy. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking birth control medication. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners. Consult a health care practitioner if you experience gastrointestinal discomfort. If symptoms persist after 6 months, consult a health care practitioner.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80001342
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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