In reading Lotus' stuff, I noticed that saw palmetto has some more effects than we may have bargained for:
So here are some more promising herbs:
I can't seem to find any pygeum without saw palmetto in it, so I may have to look at reishi!
Quote:Saw Palmetto - DHT inhibiting effect, acts on progesterone receptors (causing a reduction in estrogen levels)
So here are some more promising herbs:
Quote:Chinese Skullcap-Inhibits 5-alpha-reductase enzyme
Pygeum-Reduces the level of DHT, reduces prolacting levels, Inhibits 5-alpha reductase
Red Reishi-Significantly reduces levels of 5-alpha reductase (DHT)
I can't seem to find any pygeum without saw palmetto in it, so I may have to look at reishi!