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Serenoa repens and benign prostatic hyperplasia: no more effective than placebo
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Serenoa repens and benign prostatic hyperplasia: no more effective than placebo
Prescrire Int.
2010 Aug.
Abstract
Serenoa repens is no more effective than placebo in relieving urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but it appears to be relatively safe.
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