Does Saw Palmetto improve urinary tract symptoms?

You’ve likely heard or read that saw palmetto is an effective herb for managing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),  and the results of dozens of studies have supported this finding.

However, a new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reports that up to three times the standard dose (320 mg daily) of saw palmetto does not reduce lower urinary tract symptoms in men age 45 and older when compared with placebo