Pygeum africanum for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis
Ishani A, MacDonald R, Nelson D, Rutks I, Wilt TJ
Published in The American Journal of Medicine
Key Findings
Men taking Pygeum africanum were more than twice as likely to report improved overall symptoms, with reduced nocturia and residual urine volume.
Conclusions
Quantitative pooling supports symptomatic benefit in BPH.
Limitations
Included studies were of limited methodological quality and short duration.
Supplements Studied
Men taking Pygeum africanum were more than twice as likely to report improved overall symptoms, with reduced nocturia and residual urine volume.
Outcomes Measured
Pygeum users were twice as likely to report improved symptoms with reduced nocturia and residual urine volume.
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