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How is saw palmetto helps in curing hair loss. Does it effective for hair regrowth?
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Yes its effective.
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An extract of saw palmetto berries may block 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. DHT is the molecule responsible for hair loss and also is involved in the enlargement of the prostate. ... But research is limited on saw palmetto's efficacy in treating hair loss
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