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Can You Take Saw Palmetto and White Willow Bark Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
Saw Palmetto can cause nausea and stomach pain, and White Willow Bark irritates the stomach lining. Combined use increases the risk of GI distress.
How to arrange timing
Separate by at least 2 hours.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Examine.com — Saw Palmetto; Vlachojannis et al., 2009 — Willow bark
Important context
Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.