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Is use of 1gm saw palmetto is safe for 3 month to cure hair loss, does it cause gynecomastia, low sperm count and impotence.
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Hello- No it cant. Saw palmetto prevents a degraded form of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone from accumulating in prostate tissue that would otherwise cause excessive cell growth and inflammation. The plant steroids in saw palmetto also act on progesterone receptors, an action that causes a reduction in estrogen levels.
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