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Does saw palmetto have any impact on psa levels? does it cause gynecomastia in men? does it lower dht or impact free testosterone?

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg
Dr. Brad Goldenberganswered
Neonatology 38 years experience
None of these: Saw palmetto may slightly drop DHT production, but has no significant impact on blood levels, no significant impact on PSA levels, rarely causes gynecomastia
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