Which Saw Palmetto is good for blocking 5 alpha reductase, Serenoa repens or Chamaerops humilis? Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/26/2020
The conversation is about determining which type of Saw Palmetto, either Chamaerops humilis or Serenoa repens, is effective for inhibiting the 5 alpha reductase enzyme related to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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