Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Wilt T, Ishani A, Mac Donald R, Rutks I, Stark G
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Key Findings
Across 18 randomised trials Pygeum africanum improved urologic symptoms and peak urine flow versus placebo, with adverse events comparable to placebo.
Conclusions
Pygeum modestly improves BPH symptoms, though trials were small and short.
Limitations
Trials were short, small, used varied preparations and rarely reported standardised symptom scores.
Supplements Studied
Across 18 randomised trials Pygeum africanum improved urologic symptoms and peak urine flow versus placebo, with adverse events comparable to placebo.
Outcomes Measured
Pygeum africanum improved urologic symptoms and peak urine flow versus placebo.
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