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What Are The Side Effects Of Palmetto?
I am a 66 year old male in generally good health. During a recent physical, and after a blood test, my nurse practitioner suggested I use Saw Palmetto for my prostate. I am looking for information about this prostate health product. What could he have seen in the blood test to want me to use this product?
Fri, 4 Aug 2017
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It is possible that the PSA, which is the blood test done to assess the prostate, was done.
You can consider asking him if this is the reason for the suggestion.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the PSA, which is the blood test done to assess the prostate, was done.
You can consider asking him if this is the reason for the suggestion.
I hope this helps
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