Herbs and other inhibitors

Many plants, as well as their associated phytochemical constituents, have inhibitory effects on 5α-reductase.[34] In addition, many of these compounds are also phytoestrogens.[35]

(17-09-2014, 06:42 AM)Candace Wrote: (By the way, the term is "antagonists" or "inhibitors", not "chemical constituents".)

constituent
a part of the whole; component.

(an essential part : component, element)


5-alpha-reductase inhibitor's
5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are a class of drugs with antiandrogen effects, used primarily in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenic alopecia.

These agents inhibit the enzyme 5α-reductase, which is involved in the metabolic transformations of a variety of endogenous steroids. 5α-reductase inhibition is most known for preventing conversion of testosterone, the major androgen sex hormone, to the more potent dihydrotestosterone (DHT), in androgen-associated disorders.
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There's certainly more 5 ar's than what's listed, however some of those listed gets overlooked and could use another look though.





http://wikipedia.org/wiki/5-alpha-reductase_inhibitor