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No side effects doesn't mean it works
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Since then, the evidence has been consistent. Serenoa repens has not shown superior efficacy to placebo in high-quality trials. Is it dangerous? No, it is very well tolerated. But just because something has no side effects, it doesn't mean that it works.
A mint sweet doesn't have side effects either, and it doesn't improve the prostate.