Is this "Hair growth complex" pill from sons anything? 12/14/2025
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a "Hair growth complex" pill, with skepticism about its ingredients like saw palmetto and anagain. Users suggest saw palmetto may help slightly with DHT-related hair loss, but it's less effective than finasteride or dutasteride.
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