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Saw palmetto is sold in U.S. health-food stores as a supplement, which means
its manufacturers do not have to prove safety or effectiveness.
Any man who is experiencing pain or swelling of the prostate, or who is having
difficulty with urination, or who passes any blood in the urine, should be
examined by his doctor.
Because of its potential hormonal effects, pregnant women should not use it.
The potential for strong adverse interactions exists for Serenoa repens, which
was seen as a potent inhibitor for some drugs.
- J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Jun;11(3):433-9. -- Analysis of the inhibitory
potential of Ginkgo biloba, Echinacea purpurea, and Serenoa repens on the
metabolic activity of cytochrome P450 3A4, 2D6, and 2C9. -- Yale SH, Glurich I.
SAW PALMETTO - IN STOCK
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