DHT and Hair Health
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) significantly impacts hair maintenance by shortening the growth phase and miniaturizing hair follicles. Both men and women experience increased conversion of testosterone to DHT as they age, which can lead to hair loss. Saw palmetto, a natural extract, shows promise in inhibiting the enzyme responsible for DHT production, potentially offering a side-effect-free alternative for maintaining hair growth.In this clip
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Related Questions
How does dihydrotestosterone (DHT) affect hair?
If saw palmetto reduces the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase enzymes, does this mean that saw palmetto could reduce the overall effect of androgen hormones?
To what extent does saw palmetto reduce DHT levels?