Is this supplement safe? Can it raise dht? Product 8/31/2024
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil since October 2023 and is concerned if a supplement containing L-arginine, L-citrulline, Tongkat Ali, Tribulus terrestris, Avena Sativa, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, Pyridoxine, Zinc Gluconate, and Saw Palmetto can cause hair loss. They report thicker and denser hair despite ongoing shedding.
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