Beta-Sitosterol for Hair Loss
March 10th, 2009 admin
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Beta-sitosterol is a plant-derived phytosterol found in saw palmetto, pygeum africanum, pumpkin seeds, rice bran, wheat germ, corn oils, soybeans, etc. Due to its ability to emulsify fats, it is widely used as a cholesterol-reducing supplement. Studies have shown that the use of beta-sitosterol also improves urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is often assumed that this effect is achieved through blocking the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Although it seems possible that beta-sitosterol could help relieve symptoms associated with BPH, no piece of scientific evidence exists that shows it would do so by reducing the DHT levels in our body. DHT happens to be the main culprit responsible for enlarged prostates (BPH), as well as hereditary hair loss in men and …
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