Prostate Advantage Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Enzymatic Therapy
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Prostate Advantage against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Prostate Advantage is a dietary supplement by Enzymatic Therapy with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) symptoms, overactive bladder, eye and skin health (vitamin a source).Based on those ingredients, 175 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Saw Palmetto berry extract, Pumpkin seed Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Prostate Advantage by Enzymatic Therapy
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Pumpkin, Saw Palmetto.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; lithium.
- For scale: 175 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
- General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 24, 2015.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Prostate Advantage, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Enzymatic Therapy |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 763948083466 |
| Net contents | 60 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 24, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 53706 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Male (18-50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Prostate Advantage by Enzymatic Therapy, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Pumpkin seed Oil | 132 mg | -- |
| Saw Palmetto berry extract | 160 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water, Caramel color, Carob color
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Formula
~ Dual-action saw palmetto extract and pumpkin oil blend
Saw Palmetto & Pumpkin Oil
Men's Health
General Statements
~ Supports prostate health and urinary tract function*
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Safety sealed with printed outer shrinkwrap and inner seal. Do not use if either is broken or missing.
If taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before using this product. Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women.
Formulation
Gluten free. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, dairy products, artificial flavors or preservatives.
General
LE08346.F01 BLK834F
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: Take 2 softgels twice daily.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2015
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Prostate Advantage by Enzymatic Therapy label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Prostate Advantage by Enzymatic Therapy
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Pumpkin seed Oil
Interacts with1 drug
Pumpkin is a nutritious squash, and its seeds and seed oil are the parts most often used as supplements, mainly for urinary and prostate symptoms. The...
Pumpkin seed Oil monograph & interactionsSaw Palmetto berry extract
Interacts with174 drugs
Saw palmetto is a plant extract most often used for urinary symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate (BPH). The best research suggests it works no bett...
Saw Palmetto berry extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, Caramel color, Carob color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Prostate Advantage by Enzymatic Therapy Drug Interactions
Prostate Advantage contains 2 ingredients, and 2 of them have known drug interactions. Altogether they interact with 175 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Prostate Advantage interact with 175 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Prostate Advantage interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Saw Palmetto berry extract Pumpkin seed Oil
EstropipateOgen, Ortho EST
How Estropipate interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Estropipate interactionEthiny Estradiol, LevonorgestrelLogynon, Microgynon 30 ED
How Ethiny Estradiol, Levonorgestrel interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethiny Estradiol, Levonorgestrel interactionEthinyl EstradiolEstinyl
How Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol interactionEthinyl Estradiol, DesogestrelApri, Cesia, Cyclessa, Gedarel, Kariva, Linessa +4 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel interactionEthinyl Estradiol, DrospirenoneYaz
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Drospirenone interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Drospirenone interactionEthinyl Estradiol, Ethynodiol DiacetateDemulen 1/35, Demulen 1/50, Demulen Compack, Kelnor 1/35, Zovia, Zovia 1/35 +1 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Ethynodiol Diacetate interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Ethynodiol Diacetate interactionEthinyl Estradiol, LevonorgestrelAlesse, Alesse 21, Alesse 28, Aviane, Enpresse, Jolessa +18 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel interactionEthinyl Estradiol, NorethindroneAranelle, Brevicon, Brevicon .5/35 21 day, Brevicon .5/35 28 day, Brevicon 1/35 21 day, Brevicon 1/35 28 day +50 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone interactionEthinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, Ferrous FumarateEstrostep Fe, Femcon FE, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Loestrin Fe, Loestrin Fe 1.5/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20 +3 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, Ferrous Fumarate interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, Ferrous Fumarate interactionEthinyl Estradiol, NorgestimateCilest, Mononessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Ortho Tri-Cylcen, Ortho-Cyclen +5 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestimate interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestimate interactionEthinyl Estradiol, NorgestrelCryselle, Lo/Ovral, Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel 0.5/50, Ovral
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestrel interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestrel interactionEthinyl Estradiol, LevonogestrelLybrel
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonogestrel interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonogestrel interactionEthynodiol Diacetate, MestranolOvulen
How Ethynodiol Diacetate, Mestranol interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractContraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ethynodiol Diacetate, Mestranol interactionEtonogestrelImplanon
How Etonogestrel interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractContraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Etonogestrel interactionEtonogestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolNuvaRing
How Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractEstrogens, Contraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionFamotidine, IbuprofenDuexis
How Famotidine, Ibuprofen interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Famotidine, Ibuprofen interactionFish Oil TriglyceridesOmegaven
How Fish Oil Triglycerides interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Fish Oil Triglycerides interactionFondaparinuxArixtra
How Fondaparinux interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Fondaparinux interactionGestodeneMinesse
How Gestodene interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractContraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Gestodene interactionHeparinHeparin
How Heparin interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Heparin interactionHydrocodone, IbuprofenVicoprofen
How Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen interactionIbrutinibImbruvica
How Ibrutinib interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ibrutinib interactionIbuprofenAdvil, Arthrofen, Brufen, Brufen Retard, Calodor, Calprofen +14 more
How Ibuprofen interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ibuprofen interactionIbuprofen LysineNeoProfen
How Ibuprofen Lysine interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ibuprofen Lysine interactionIbuprofen, AcetaminophenAdvil Dual Action
How Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen interactionIbuprofen, HydrocodoneIbucodone
How Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone interactionIbuprofen, OxycodoneCombunox
How Ibuprofen, Oxycodone interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ibuprofen, Oxycodone interactionIbuprofen, PseudoephedrineDristan
How Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine interactionIcosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug)Vascepa
How Icosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug) interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Icosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug) interactionIloprostAurlumyn, Ventavis
How Iloprost interacts with Prostate Advantage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Iloprost interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Prostate Advantage with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Saw Palmetto berry extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Saw palmetto is reported to prolong bleeding time. Theoretically, it might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Contraceptive Drugs
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs.
Saw palmetto might have antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, it might interfere with contraceptive drugs taken concomitantly.
Estrogens
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Saw palmetto might have antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, it might interfere with estrogens taken concomitantly.
Pumpkin seed Oil
Lithium
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Pumpkin is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Prostate Advantage, from the product label.
Enzymatic Therapy
- Name
- Enzymatic Therapy, LLC (Part of Nature’s Way Brands, LLC)
- City
- Green Bay
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-783-2286
- Web Address
- enzy.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Prostate Advantage’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Pumpkin
Interacts with 1 drugPumpkin is a nutritious squash, and its seeds and seed oil are the parts most often used as supplements, mainly for urinary and prostate symptoms. The evidence for these uses is limited and...
Read the full Pumpkin monograph → Herb & supplement monographSaw Palmetto
Interacts with 174 drugsSaw palmetto is a plant extract most often used for urinary symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate (BPH). The best research suggests it works no better than a placebo for most men, though i...
Read the full Saw Palmetto monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Prostate Advantage's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 27 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Pumpkin 5 references
- Marks L, Partin AW, Epstein JI, et al. Effects of a saw palmetto herbal blend in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol 2000;163:1451-6. DOI
- Cho YH, Lee SY, Jeong DW, et al. Effect of pumpkin seed oil on hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2014;2014:549721. PubMed
- Vahlensieck W, Theurer C, Pfitzer E, Patz B, Banik N, Engelmann U. Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study. Urol Int 2015;94(3):286-95 PubMed
- Assouly P. Hair loss associated with cucurbit poisoning. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 May 1;154(5):617-618. PubMed
- Gawryjolek J, Ludwig H, Zbikowska-Götz M, Bartuzi Z, Krogulska A. Anaphylaxis after consumption of pumpkin seeds in a 2-y-old child tolerant to its pulp: A case study. Nutrition 2021;89:111272. PubMed
Saw Palmetto 22 references
- Wilt TJ, Ishani A, Stark G, et al. Saw palmetto extracts for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review. JAMA 1998;280:1604-9. PubMed
- Carraro JC, Raynaud JP, Koch G, et al. Comparison of phytotherapy (Permixon) with finasteride in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia: a randomized international study of 1,098 patients. Prostate 1996;29:231-40. DOI
- Di Silverio F, D'Eramo G, Lubrano C, et al. Evidence that Serenoa repens extract displays an antiestrogenic activity in prostatic tissue of benign prostatic hypertrophy patients. Eur Urol 1992;21:309-14. PubMed
- Stepanov VN, Siniakova LA, Sarrazin B, Raynaud JP. Efficacy and tolerability of the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon) in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a double-blind comparison of two dosage regimens. Adv Ther 1999;16:231-41.
- Cheema P, El-Mefty O, Jazieh AR. Intraoperative haemorrhage associated with the use of extract of Saw Palmetto herb: a case report and review of literature. J Intern Med 2001;250:167-9. PubMed
- Jibrin I, Erinle A, Saidi A, Aliyu ZY. Saw palmetto-induced pancreatitis. South Med J 2006;99:611-2. PubMed
- Prager N, Bickett K, French N, Marcovici G. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of botanically derived inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. J Altern Complement Med 2002
- Avins AL, Bent S, Staccone S, et al. A detailed safety assessment of a saw palmetto extract. Complement Ther Med 2008;16:147-54. PubMed
- Morgia, G., Mucciardi, G., Gali, A., Madonia, M., Marchese, F., Di, Benedetto A., Romano, G., Bonvissuto, G., Castelli, T., Macchione, L., and Magno, C. Treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome category IIIA with Serenoa repens plus
- Aliaev, IuG, Vinarov, A. Z., Lokshin, K. L., and Spivak, L. G. [Efficiency and safety of prostamol-Uno in patients with chronic abacterial prostatitis]. Urologiia. 2006;(1):47-50.
- Agbabiaka, T. B., Pittler, M. H., Wider, B., and Ernst, E. Serenoa repens (saw palmetto): a systematic review of adverse events. Drug Saf 2009;32(8):637-647. PubMed
- Wargo, K. A., Allman, E., and Ibrahim, F. A possible case of saw palmetto-induced pancreatitis. South.Med.J. 2010;103(7):683-685. PubMed
- Lapi, F., Gallo, E., Giocaliere, E., Vietri, M., Baronti, R., Pieraccini, G., Tafi, A., Menniti-Ippolito, F., Mugelli, A., Firenzuoli, F., and Vannacci, A. Acute liver damage due to Serenoa repens: a case report. Br.J.Clin.Pharmacol. 2010;69(5):558-560.
- Mantovani, F. Serenoa repens in benign prostatic hypertrophy: analysis of 2 Italian studies. Minerva Urol.Nefrol. 2010;62(4):335-340.
- Hanaka, M., Yoshii, C., Yatera, K., Ito, C., Chojin, Y., Nagata, S., Yamasaki, K., Nishida, C., Kawanami, T., Kawanami, Y., Ishimoto, H., and Mukae, H. [A case of rhabdomyolysis caused by saw palmetto of healthy foods]. J.UOEH. 6-1-2012;34(2):193-199. PubMed
- Miroddi, M., Carni, A., Mannucci, C., Moleti, M., Navarra, M., and Calapai, G. Hot flashes in a young girl: a wake-up call concerning Serenoa repens use in children. Pediatrics 2012;130(5):e1374-e1376.
- Braeckman J. The extract of Serenoa repens in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a multicenter open study. Current Therapeutic Research 1994;55(7):776-785. DOI
- Jipescu D, Patel A, Bohra H, Pientka A. Rare case of saw palmetto induced heart block. JACC 2017;69(11) supplement:2310.
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