Influence of Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana extracts on the urinary concentrations of endogenous anabolic steroids: Relevance to doping analysis

• Main Authors: Michele Iannone (Author), Amelia Palermo (Author), Xavier de la Torre (Author), Monica Mazzarino (Author), Francesco Molaioni (Author), Francesco Botrè (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Over the counter preparations containing Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana extracts are commonly used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms. Their effects are likely due to their anti-androgenic activity, involving the interaction with type 1 a...