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A member asked:

Taking beta sitosterol 1500 mg only (no meds i can tolerate) daily for pcos. it reduces my t levels and gives me a period. is this safe long term?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lack of evidence: There is not much evidence to support the use of beta sitosterol for PCOS. The theoretical mechanism of action is that it would influence the enzyme 5-Alpha Reductase. Some studies have been done regarding Prostate disease but the outcomes were not promising

Dr Khondker agreed

Answered 10/22/2017

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