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Dear All,

I was wondering if these is a scientific basis for the claim that only saw palmetto concentrated to a level where its EFA's and sterols are in exess of 85% "works" for male pattern baldness.

I have seen this claim a number of times, and I think the first time was in the "Bald Truth" book. That said I have never heard of a study which corroborates it.

50% formulas are much cheaper! And in terms of the raw quantaty of EFA's & sterols would give more bang for the buck. Are there good reasons to think they would be inferior?

Any suggestions for an appropriate dose are also welcome!!

Many thanks


NV

Saw Palmetto is a potent natural inhibitor of DHT production. It is part of the new product line we looking to promote for post-surgical and maintainance therapy to our patients that comes for surgery. Of course other important ingredients include nitrous oxide and anagen stimulators or growth stimulating ingredients. the product line contains all natural ingredients.

One study evaluated the efficacy of saw palmetto compared to proscar in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and urinary retention. this study showed that saw palmetto was just as effective as proscar in the treatment of BPH. Neither is outstanding for the treatment of BPH. No study has been done to date that compares saw palmetto to finasteride in the treatment of hair loss sufferers.

Thanks for that, I think I had heard that saw palmetto has some fair evidence in its favor regarding the prosate and as an inhibitor. I beleve it is used in Germany with medical backing?

Anyhow did the study you refer to have a standardised strngth of Saw Palmetto? Or is there any reason to assume that they had it at the 85% level?

NV

^^^ who works with us on the studies is going to answer you with more details...stay tuned.
BTW: what about sending me your photos from FIT?
Send here if you like to: webmaster@forhair.com

Great thanks for that. Your site will soon be the best on the web with quality outsorcing like this!

Re Photos, I have a £10 digital camera which is not the best tool to show the more delicate aspects of Dr Coles work! Maybe we can do some photos in the summer?

NV

accupuncture?

In the "patients guide to sugical hair restoration" or similar, by Cole, Rose & ^^^, ^^^ III(?) resume cites a number of research papers on the use of accupuncture, not for hair loss necessarily but an interest non the less.

But are we talking about the same ^^^? I guessed we were as, if ^^^ III has co-written a paper together then they are already collaborators etc! But a guess is a guess!!!!

NV

Hi ^^^ (2), A very interesting post for both for its medical and cultural insights!

I guess we see less of the fixing of numbers to prodgny in the UK as it does kind of imply that you think your kids should inherit the throne, I think its a nice tradition though, it pays to remember your roots after all.

On the subject of roots then (Sorry!) you prefer Saw Palmetto as a topical. How easy is it to get it to penetrate the skin and compete with androgens in the hair follicle? (I'm assuming thats how you see it working? In a very localised way), would an alcohol based extract like you can get at a few health food stores be ok to use? If so any idea how to start to fix a dose?

Also is there any point at all in eating saw palmetto? Presumably you think the effect will be too disapated to be effective?


With thanks

NV

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