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.
