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    GlossarySaw Palmetto

    inhibits an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate issues

    Saw Palmetto, also known as Serenoa repens, is a type of palm plant whose berries are often used in supplements aimed at promoting prostate health and potentially reducing hair loss. It is believed to work by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to both benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness).

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      Saw Palmetto

      research Saw Palmetto

      October 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks”
      Saw palmetto can help with prostate issues and may promote hair growth.

      research Phytotherapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

      3 citations, January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Serenoa repens is a common and effective plant-based treatment for mild-to-moderate prostate enlargement symptoms.
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      April 2003 in “Reactions Weekly”
      A woman developed skin irritation from treatments for hair loss, showing allergies to both minoxidil and saw palmetto solutions.

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