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Saw Palmetto

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Saw Palmetto 188 mg
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Score73
A thoughtfully delivered supercritical extract whose modest amount and missing fatty-acid percentage limit confidence.
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Quantity:60 Liquid(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Hair Health

Score 73

A thoughtfully delivered supercritical extract whose modest amount and missing fatty-acid percentage limit confidence.
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Analysis

The concentrated berry extract uses supercritical carbon-dioxide processing. Sunflower lecithin and a liquid capsule provide a suitable environment for lipid-soluble constituents.

The 188-milligram amount is below a common full daily target, while the fatty-acid percentage is not stated. The label therefore cannot confirm active exposure despite strong delivery choices.

The product fits adults who prioritize a liquid, lecithin-based saw palmetto format. It remains a narrow option for androgen-pattern concerns and does not address other drivers of shedding.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking liquid saw palmetto
  • People who value supercritical extraction
  • Users preferring sunflower lecithin delivery
Best for
  • Fat-compatible botanical delivery
  • Focused androgen-pathway support
  • Simple saw palmetto routines

Pros

  • Uses supercritical carbon-dioxide extraction
  • Identifies berry source
  • Includes sunflower lecithin
  • Liquid capsule suits lipid compounds

Cons

  • Extract amount is modest
  • Fatty-acid percentage is not disclosed
  • Serving value is only moderate
  • No support for non-androgen hair concerns

Warnings

  • Saw palmetto is unsuitable during pregnancy or while trying to conceive because it may influence androgen pathways.
  • People using hormone-related medicines or managing hormone-sensitive conditions should review saw palmetto use with the relevant clinician.
  • Saw palmetto may add to bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines and should be disclosed before surgery.

Nutrient quality

76 High impact

Supercritical berry extract and a liquid capsule provide suitable delivery. The extract amount is below a common full daily target and fatty-acid strength is not stated.

Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

Active botanical amounts and source markers are mostly clear. Fatty-acid strength, full directions, and inactive ingredients are not fully supplied.

Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The supplied satisfaction average is favorable. A moderate response volume gives the average reasonable support, but no comment-level evidence was provided.

Value for money

67 High impact

Serving cost is relatively high for the category. Formulation or dose uncertainty weakens the practical return.

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Goals

Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Saw palmetto may modestly support hair retention through androgen-related signaling, especially for male pattern loss. The carbon dioxide berry extract is concentrated and paired with lecithin for lipid-based delivery.

Clinical evidence for oral saw palmetto remains limited and does not support broad use for every type of shedding. It may interact with hormone-related medicines and increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulants or around surgery.

Study evidence
Saw Palmetto Supportive 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) berry supercritical CO2 extract
188 mg
Sunflower seed Lecithin
350 mg
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
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Saw Palmetto · 188 mg OverallScore66
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

Supercritical carbon dioxide berry extract in a liquid capsule offers a clean and suitable delivery approach. The daily amount is below the common target, and fatty-acid standardization is not reported. Convenience is strong, but the serving cost is above the collection midpoint.

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81 Performance

PalmettoGuard

Life Extension
A full 320 mg carbon dioxide extract with beta-sitosterol has a stronger supplied ingredient and hair-health profile than the original. The label does not quantify the fatty-acid percentage, so exact active strength remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
79 Performance

Saw Palmetto Maximum Strength

Swanson
A full 320 mg supercritical carbon dioxide berry extract with pumpkin seed oil has a stronger supplied ingredient and hair-health profile than the original. The label does not quantify the fatty-acid percentage, so exact active strength remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
81 Performance

Saw Palmetto Extract 320 mg

NOW
A full 320 mg fatty-acid extract with pumpkin seed oil has a stronger supplied ingredient and hair-health profile than the original. The label does not quantify the fatty-acid percentage, so exact active strength remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
71 Budget

Saw Palmetto 450 mg

Nature's Bounty
The lower listed serving cost makes 450 mg of whole saw palmetto a more economical choice than the original. Whole-herb amounts are not equivalent to a standardized extract, so active exposure remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
74 Budget

Saw Palmetto 540 mg

Swanson
The lower listed serving cost makes 540 mg of whole saw palmetto a more economical choice than the original. Whole-herb amounts are not equivalent to a standardized extract, so active exposure remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
76 Budget

Saw Palmetto Extract 160 mg

NOW
The lower listed serving cost makes 160 mg of saw palmetto extract a more economical choice than the original. The amount is below a common full daily extract target or lacks quantified active-marker strength; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
79 Value

Saw Palmetto 160 mg

Swanson
A 160 mg supercritical carbon dioxide extract combines a stronger supplied quality-and-value balance than the original. The amount is below a common full daily extract target or lacks quantified active-marker strength; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
76 Value

Saw Palmetto Extract 160 mg

NOW
160 mg of saw palmetto extract combines a stronger supplied quality-and-value balance than the original. The amount is below a common full daily extract target or lacks quantified active-marker strength; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
80 Value

Saw Palmetto 450 mg

21st Century
Whole saw palmetto powder with zinc picolinate combines a stronger supplied quality-and-value balance than the original. Whole-herb amounts are not equivalent to a standardized extract, so active exposure remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The Safety and Efficacy of a Proprietary Bioactive Fatty Acids Extract From Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) for Promoting Hair Growth and Reducing Hair Loss in Adults With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair: 90-Day Results.
    Ablon G · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  2. Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Zhou L; Zhu W; Chen Y · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,658 participants19 studies pooledHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  3. The Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) Extract for Promoting Hair Growth in Adults With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair: 180-Day Results.
    Ablon G · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  4. Beyond Minoxidil: Off-Label Therapies for Male Androgenetic Alopecia-A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analyses.
    Gupta AK; Compton SAH; Liddy A; Talukder M; Wang T; Bamimore MA · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026
    Meta-analysis50 participants23 studies pooledHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  5. Comparitive effectiveness of finasteride vs Serenoa repens in male androgenetic alopecia: a two-year study.
    Rossi A; Mari E; Scarno M; Garelli V; Maxia C; Scali E; Iorio A; Carlesimo M · International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology · 2013
    Non-randomized trial100 participantsHair Health forSaw Palmetto