A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of botanically derived inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Unknown authors
Published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Key Findings
A saw palmetto plus beta-sitosterol formulation produced improvement in 60% of treated subjects versus 11% on placebo in men with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.
Conclusions
Botanical 5AR inhibitors show preliminary activity but on very small numbers.
Limitations
Tiny sample, subjective photographic endpoint, no DHT measurement.
Supplements Studied
Botanically derived 5AR inhibitors were tested in a placebo-controlled, double-blind study in androgenetic alopecia.
Outcomes Measured
The goal of this study was to test botanically derived 5AR inhibitors in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in a placebo-controlled, double-blind design.
Study Details
Access Study
This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.