Suspected Adverse Reactions to Medications and Food Supplements Containing Serenoa Repens: A Worldwide Analysis of Pharmacovigilance and Phytovigilance Spontaneous Reports

    July 2023 in “ Phytotherapy Research ”
    Giada Crescioli, Valentina Maggini, Emanuel Raschi … Niccolò Lombardi
    Studysummary This study found that people taking Serenoa repens for more than 14 days had a higher likelihood of serious adverse reactions, particularly when also using multiple or interacting supplements, although higher SR doses were linked to lower risk.
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