Saw Palmetto
An extract of the Saw Palmetto Berry known to weakly inhibit 5-alpha reductase, thereby reducing DHT. It has few side effects and is generally used to maintain hair rather than for robust regrowth.
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The Science of Healthy Hair, Hair Loss and How to Regrow Hair
Andrew Huberman
An extract of the Saw Palmetto Berry known to weakly inhibit 5-alpha reductase, thereby reducing DHT. It has few side effects and is generally used to maintain hair rather than for robust regrowth.
Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Andrew Huberman
A known 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, but only affects some isoenzymes, making it less comprehensively effective than finasteride or dutasteride for DHT reduction.
How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Andrew Huberman
A supplement commonly taken by older men for prostate health, which inhibits the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme (isoenzymes 1 and 2), similar to finasteride but generally weaker.