meta_analysis
    2012
    High Quality

    Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia

    Tacklind J, Macdonald R, Rutks I, Stanton JJ, Wilt TJ

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Higher-quality trials of plant-based BPH therapies show no benefit over placebo for urinary symptoms or flow rate.

    Conclusions

    Cautions that positive herbal BPH trials tend to be low quality.

    Limitations

    Focuses on saw palmetto rather than nettle.

    Supplements Studied

    Higher-quality trials of plant-based BPH therapies show no benefit over placebo for urinary symptoms or flow rate.

    Related Health Concerns

    BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

    Study Details

    Year:2012
    Sample Size:5,666
    Quality Score:9/10

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