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Saw Palmetto

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Saw palmetto berry extract is primarily used to manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Research provides limited to moderate evidence regarding its effectiveness in improving urinary flow. The ingredient is generally well-tolerated with a high safety profile.

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Label

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Label for Saw Palmetto
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Label Data

1 Softgel(s)
Serving Size
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 320.0mg (426 products) 26 studies (A:0, B:5)

Other Ingredients

Olive Oil Gelatin Glycerin Caramel color Titanium Dioxide
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel capsule twice daily with water at mealtime.

Warnings & Precautions

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Formulation Notes

Standardized Extract ? 160 mg

No Sugar, No Starch, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, No Preservatives, Sodium Free, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Corn, No Soy, No Dairy, Yeast Free.

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place.

CODE 397231 EKG

Potencies verified by GNC procedure #5123 and #5363.

Supports Healthy Prostate Function*

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 48107 06890 5
DSLD Entry Date2011-10-26
Product TypeBotanical
FormSoftgel Capsule
DSLD ID853
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

35
Research Sources
52
Avg Quality
15
Meta Analysis
11
Systematic Review
7
Rct
1
Narrative Review
1
Openfda Safety
B Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2009 PubMed DOI
B Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2012 PubMed DOI
B Serenoa repens for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Investigative and clinical urology 2021 PubMed DOI
B Clinical Efficacy of Serenoa repens Versus Placebo Versus Alpha-blockers for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Enlargement: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trials
Systematic Review European urology focus 2021 PubMed DOI
B Non-hormonal treatment for male infertility: the potential role of Serenoa repens, selenium and lycopene
Systematic Review European review for medical and pharmacological sciences 2019 PubMed DOI
B Comparison of Serenoa repens With Tamsulosin in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis American journal of men's health 2020 PubMed DOI
B Serenoa repens monotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): an updated Cochrane systematic review
Systematic Review BJU international 2012 PubMed DOI
B Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Systematic Review Frontiers in nutrition 2025 PubMed DOI
C Benign prostate hyperplasia and nutrition
Systematic Review Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2019 PubMed DOI
C American palm ethnomedicine: a meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine 2009 PubMed DOI
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