Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.
How long to take it
Ongoing use is common in BPH, with monitoring.
Who it's actually for
Men with benign prostate enlargement — after a proper diagnosis, not instead of one.
Safe upper limit
UnverifiedNo formal limit; 320 mg extract daily is standard
Lowers PSA, which can mask prostate cancer screening results. Mild antiplatelet effect.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.
Interactions to know about
- Blood thinners / antiplatelets — Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin
- Hormonal contraception — Combined pill, mini pill, implant, hormonal IUD
- Hormone therapy — HRT, tamoxifen, testosterone, anti-androgens
Run your full list through the interaction check.
Practical notes
- Tell your doctor before a PSA test that you take it.
- Get urinary symptoms properly assessed first; they are not always benign.