Which Saw Palmetto is good for blocking 5 alpha reductase, Serenoa repens or Chamaerops humilis?
    6/26/2020

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    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    RU58841 →

    a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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    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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      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

       3 upvotes 6 months ago
      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

      2 years ago
      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

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      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

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.

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