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Can
saw palmetto be used for female pattern baldness
Saw palmetto berry extracts contain inhibitors of 5 alpha reductase.
Research has not been conducted to identify the biological effects
of Saw palmetto on women. However, evidence from research on related
products may suggest that Saw palmetto may not be directly dangerous
to the idnividual woman but could have serious adverse effects for
any male embryo in a woman taking Saw palmetto.
Propecia is a pharmaceutical drug that acts as a type II 5 alpha
reductase inhibitor. Inhibition of 5 alpha reductase has significant
consequences for the development of a male embryo. 5 alpha reductase
is important in the development of male genital organs. Without
5 alpha reductase, male embryos develop without male genital organs.
The vast majority of people taking Saw palmetto have no apparent
adverse side effects. It is tolerated very well and this has been
confirmed during clinical investigations using Saw palmetto to treat
begign prostate hyperplasia. Minor side effects can include stomach
irritation and feelings of indigestion. In part, these side effects
can be avoided by not taking Saw palmetto on an empty stomach.
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