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Saw palmetto extract has been studied as a possible treatment for people with prostate cancer and for men with lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).[5][7][8] As of 2018, there is insufficient scientific evidence that saw palmetto extract is effective for treating cancer or BPH and its symptoms.[7][8][9]

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Ferrous gluconate is effectively used in the treatment of hypochromic anemia. The use of this compound compared with other iron preparations results in satisfactory reticulocyte responses, a high percentage utilization of iron, and daily increase in hemoglobin that a normal level occurs in a reasonably short time.[3]

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Actualisation des repères du PNNS : élaboration des références nutritionnelles Albaraa Mojadadi, Alice Au, Wed Salah, Paul Witting, Gulfam Ahmad. (2021). Role for Selenium in Metabolic Homeostasis and Human Reproduction. National Library of Medicine.Zhi Huang, Aaron H Rose, Peter R Hoffmann. (2012). The role of selenium in inflammation and immunity: from molecular mechanisms to therapeutic opportunities. National Library of Medicine.

Used to treat brittle nails, acne and oily skin, as well as hair loss and greying. It is sometimes used to relieve foot pain associated with advanced forms of diabetes.