Which Saw Palmetto is good for blocking 5 alpha reductase, Serenoa repens or Chamaerops humilis? 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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Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.
community THE BEST SERENOA REPENS (saw palmetto) SUPPLEMENT
The conversation is about finding the best quality and price for a saw palmetto supplement for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Fina vs Sereno Repens/Saw Palmetto
The conversation is about whether Saw Palmetto, which has similar but less potent effects to Finasteride, could cause the same side effects due to lowering DHT levels. The user is considering oral Saw Palmetto as an alternative to Finasteride for hair loss treatment.
community Serenoa Repens (saw palmetto) + plus biotin
A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.
community Treatment of male androgenetic alopecia with topical products containing Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) extract.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness with topical products containing Saw Palmetto extract. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
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research Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) in androgenic alopecia An effective phytotherapy
This article discusses Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) for preventing and treating androgenic alopecia, highlighting its phytosterols' role and lack of side effects but reports no new clinical results.
research Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
This source does not provide specific results but reviews scientific research on saw palmetto, highlighting its potential efficacy for benign prostatic hyperplasia and other men's genitourinary disorders, while noting caution for use in women with childbearing potential.
research Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
This source reports that Serenoa repens may be an effective and safe natural remedy for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly working through mechanisms like apoptosis stimulation, 5-alpha-reductase inhibition, and blocking DHT receptor interactions, with minimal side effects.
research Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part I
This review discusses the efficacy of the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose further examination of the existing literature and guidelines.
research The Use of Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) in Hair Care Products
This article describes the growth and characteristics of saw palmetto and its fruit but reports no new research results.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
This review concludes that global literature supports the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens as efficacious and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, with some studies showing equivalence to common pharmacologic agents.