Serenoa repens is an American plant family of the palm, which grows at most about four feet high. In different regions it is known with very different names: wild palmetto, dwarf palmetto, Serenoa serrulata or English, Saw Palmetto.
American Indians used it as food and nutritional tonic, to treat testicular atrophy, infertility and decreased libido in men.
There are many herbs that have shown some effectiveness. However, the Indians were not wrong. The extract of Serenoa Rapens has proven to be an inhibitor of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, preventing conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Some say that this plant attacks the root causes of hair loss and that its action is similar to Finasteride. There really is not enough evidence to argue that.
There were numerous studies showing its effectiveness in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but in 2003, reported a new study using double blind method. The trial lasted three months and involved 100 men. There were no differences between placebo and Serenoa Rapens.
Although previous evidence demonstrating its efficacy against prostatic hyperplasia, there are no serious studies showing that it works for androgenic alopecia. That is an inhibitor of DHT does not mean that works as Propecia.
Can be ingested in gelatin capsules (approx 400mg) or applied topically, directly on the affected areas.
We believe it is of average effectiveness for the following reasons:
1) No clear studies for the treatment of androgenic alopecia.
2) He has worked for some people, but also has been ineffective for others.
Importantly, regulatory authorities usually do not intervene in the adoption of natural drugs. Serenoa You can get through many laboratories and, in many places with no credentials whatsoever. If you think you begin treatment, try to find a brand that is reliable.
Remember not to start any treatment without first consulting a professional. Not even a natural treatment of this type.
Is a plant that does not mean that it is free of adverse effects. In fact, in this case are worse than those of Propecia.