Benign prostate enlargement symptoms; can distort PSA readings.
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Evidence strength
40/100Limited
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG
What the evidence supports: BPH symptoms — larger trials found little over placebo.
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How long to take it
Ongoing use is common in BPH, with monitoring.
Who it's actually for
Men with benign prostate enlargement — after a proper diagnosis, not instead of one.
Safe upper limit
Unverified
No formal limit; 320 mg extract daily is standard
Lowers PSA, which can mask prostate cancer screening results. Mild antiplatelet effect.