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    2016

    Efficacy and Safety of Hexanic Lipidosterolic Extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon) in the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

    Novara G, Giannarini G, Alcaraz A, Cozar-Olmo JM, Descazeaud A, Montorsi F, Ficarra V

    Published in European Urology Focus, Vol. 2 (5), pp. 553-561

    Key Findings

    Hexanic extract reduced IPSS and nocturia versus placebo with a low rate of sexual adverse events compared with alpha-blockers and 5-ARIs.

    Conclusions

    Preparation matters when interpreting conflicting saw palmetto evidence.

    Limitations

    Industry involvement; limited number of high quality trials.

    Supplements Studied

    Hexanic extract reduced IPSS and nocturia versus placebo with a low rate of sexual adverse events.

    Outcomes Measured

    Prostate Size Reduction

    Hexanic extract reduced IPSS and nocturia versus placebo.

    Study Details

    Year:2016
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    Quality Score:6/10

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