28-04-2012, 12:03 PM
Good morning Karen,
There are five 5α-reductase types (isozymes):
http://www.breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=8419&pid=43621#pid43621
I'm not sure, but I assume hops inhibits mainly type 1 because it stops acne. SP probably inhibits both types 1 and 2. The dose depends on what SP preparation you have. You need 3,000 mg of powdered whole berries, or 600 mg of a typical extract.
Interested to read about what you find
There are five 5α-reductase types (isozymes):
http://www.breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=8419&pid=43621#pid43621
I'm not sure, but I assume hops inhibits mainly type 1 because it stops acne. SP probably inhibits both types 1 and 2. The dose depends on what SP preparation you have. You need 3,000 mg of powdered whole berries, or 600 mg of a typical extract.
Interested to read about what you find