Ultra Prostate Formula

Ultra Prostate Formula

Life Extension4.5 (10,892 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 60 Softgel(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

50 out of 100

Ultra Prostate Formula combines several plant extracts with lycopene, which may offer modest skin support. Two blends leave their individual contents unclear, making the full mix harder to assess.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality50

The boron form is a favorable choice, but most other ingredient forms cannot be judged confidently. Unspecified forms and unidentified blend components limit a complete quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency62

Amounts are disclosed for the listed ingredients, but many forms are unspecified. The contents of two blends are also unclear, making it harder to compare the complete formula.

Value For Money25

The full serving is expensive for the lycopene and boron it provides. Value from the other ingredients remains uncertain, so those costs do not establish the value of the complete mix.

Customer Satisfaction86

Customer ratings are positive across a large review base. That gives a broad picture of satisfaction without showing which benefits customers experienced.

Product Focus28

The formula combines many plant ingredients with several different intended benefits. Undisclosed blend contents make its complete makeup and purpose harder to judge.

Format
Softgel
Container
60 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.87
Customer rating
4.5 · 10,892 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic

Saw palmetto may help some people with androgen-related thinning hair, while pumpkin seed oil has a possible hair-count benefit tied to a particular multi-ingredient preparation. Neither ingredient here is identified as those specific preparations. Their presence together doesn't show an added benefit, and the same results can't be assumed from this combination.

How this product is rated for Hair Health

Ingredient fit57

Saw palmetto has a possible benefit for androgen-related thinning, but the specific preparation matters.
Goal fit
Saw palmetto provides a connection to hair health, alongside ingredients used for other purposes.
Dose adequacy
Nettle root and plant sterols: 180 mg; Pumpkin Seed Oil: 200 mg. These serving amounts do not predict hair growth.

Pathways41

The relevant connection is androgen signalling, which relates to some patterns of thinning hair.
Depth
The relevant connection is androgen signalling, which relates to some patterns of thinning hair.
Breadth
The connection is concentrated in this one aspect of hair health, rather than several distinct actions.

Evidence25

Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil are not identified as the specific preparation associated with the relevant hair outcomes.
Evidence strength
Saw palmetto has a possible benefit for androgen-related thinning, but the specific preparation matters.
Studied preparation
Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil are not identified as the specific preparation associated with the relevant hair outcomes.

Formulation logic100

No required partner is missing and no particular ingredient conflict is identified. The combination does not by itself imply an added hair benefit.
Partner coverage
No required ingredient partner is missing for the individual contributions described here.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The relevant declared amounts meet their numerical comparison bands; this is not a guarantee of a hair benefit.
Study evidence
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Lycopene · 10 mg

Ultra Prostate Formula contributes through lycopene in a named tomato extract, not through most of its prostate-focused ingredients. Lycopene maps to LDL and vessel-wall oxidative protection, while eight other actives relate to other goals; other cardiovascular pathways are largely uncovered.

How this product is rated for Cardiovascular Support

Ingredient fit50

Lycopene is the sole cardiovascular contributor amid eight off-goal actives.
Goal fit
Saw palmetto, pygeum, pumpkin seed oil, and other actives broaden the formula beyond cardiovascular support.
Dose adequacy
The tomato extract contains 10 mg lycopene per serving, with its amount stated separately.

Pathways50

Its cardiovascular connection centers on LDL and vessel-wall oxidative protection.
Depth
LDL and vessel-wall oxidative protection is its clearest pathway.
Breadth
No other major cardiovascular pathway receives comparable support.

Evidence83

Lycopene supplies the strongest relevant evidence connection in the formula.
Evidence strength
Lycopene has the strongest relevant evidence among its ingredients for this goal.
Studied preparation
The tomato-derived preparation is represented in studies at a relevant dose.

Formulation logic100

Lycopene needs no missing partner, and no listed conflict applies.
Partner coverage
Lycopene works without a missing partner.
Conflicts
No listed caffeine, stimulant, or high-sodium trigger applies.
Effective doses
The declared serving falls within lycopene's relevant studied range.
Study evidence
Lycopene Supportive 68 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boron · 3 mg

Boron is related to mineral metabolism, but the supplied evidence does not establish it as an essential nutrient or a broad everyday-health supplement. The 3 mg amount therefore has a narrower and less certain practical role than a conventional nutrient contribution.

How this product is rated for Everyday Health

Ingredient fit40

Relevant ingredients are part of a broader formula with other purposes. The assessed amounts provide partial to substantial support against the saved benchmarks.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients are part of a broader formula with other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide partial to substantial support against the saved benchmarks.

Pathways19

The strongest saved contribution relates to bone and mineral metabolism.
Depth
The strongest saved contribution relates to bone and mineral metabolism.
Breadth
Support is too limited to provide broad coverage across the assessed health roles.

Evidence82

Boron provides the strongest evidence contribution in the saved assessment; the practical benefit remains dependent on context.
Evidence strength
Boron provides the strongest evidence contribution in the saved assessment; the practical benefit remains dependent on context.
Studied preparation
The ingredient preparations assessed at relevant amounts match those recognized in the saved findings.

Formulation logic100

The assessed ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved findings.
Effective doses
All assessed ingredients reach the saved minimum amount threshold.
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Lycopene · 10 mg

Lycopene has modest, mixed human evidence for UV-related skin responses and some photodamage measures. The 10 mg per serving corresponds to an amount used in supplied comparisons, including tomato preparations. Small studies and differences in food matrices limit expectations, and the findings do not establish sunscreen-equivalent protection.

How this product is rated for Skin Health

Ingredient fit60

The relevant skin ingredients sit within a broader formula serving other purposes. The declared amount reaches the saved amount benchmark; this does not establish additional cosmetic benefit.
Goal fit
The relevant skin ingredients sit within a broader formula serving other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The declared amount reaches the saved amount benchmark; this does not establish additional cosmetic benefit.

Pathways59

The saved findings emphasize UV antioxidant defence, with limited human surrogate outcomes rather than broad skin improvement.
Depth
The saved findings emphasize UV antioxidant defence, with limited human surrogate outcomes rather than broad skin improvement.
Breadth
Only uv antioxidant defence reaches the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence87

Lycopene leads the evidence findings, with small human studies and limited skin endpoints constraining expectations.
Evidence strength
Lycopene leads the evidence findings, with small human studies and limited skin endpoints constraining expectations.
Studied preparation
The saved findings recognize the preparation; small studies and differences between products still limit transfer of their outcomes.

Formulation logic100

The credited ingredients have no unmet partner requirement or matched conflict in the saved findings. Their amounts pass the saved minimum inclusion check.
Partner coverage
The credited ingredients are treated as able to contribute independently or as having their required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was matched in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
The credited ingredient amounts pass the saved minimum inclusion check; this is not a proven effective skin dose.
Study evidence
Lycopene Supportive 20 studies
Impact
Lower effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boron · 3 mg
Study evidence
Boron Disputed 3 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Saw Palmetto CO2 extract (Total Fatty Acids)
320 mg 80
Stinging and Dwarf Nettle extracts
240 mg
Pumpkin Oil (Total Fatty Acids)
200 mg
Beta-Sitosterol
180 mg
Phospholipids
160 mg
Pygeum extract
100 mg
ApresFlex Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) extract (AKBA)
70 mg 30
Graminex flower pollen extract and NAX paste (Phytosterols, Rye)
63 mg
Proprietary Enterolactone Precursors Blend
20.15 mg
Lycopene (Lyc-O-Mato natural Tomato extract)
10 mg 70
Boron (Albion Bororganic Glycine)
3 mg 82
Men 50+ Men 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 3 mg of boron as Bororganic Glycine, a favorable amount in the evaluation. At the whole-product serving price, 3 mg of boron corresponds to about $0.88.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

Bororganic Glycine is a named, fully reacted chelate and a branded source.
Boron Form & Bioavailability
Bororganic Glycine is a named, fully reacted boron chelate.
Trademarked & High-Purity Sources
The saved facts identify Bororganic Glycine as a branded source; the claim has not been independently verified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The recorded elemental boron amount is 3 mg per serving, which the evaluation considers a favorable amount.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The saved label facts identify 3 mg of elemental boron per serving and its source.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Margin
The evaluation considers 3 mg of boron per serving a favorable amount.

Value10

The boron-normalized cost is high: about $0.88 per 3 mg, based on whole-product servings.
Price per 3mg Elemental Boron
At the whole-product serving price, 3 mg of boron corresponds to about $0.88.
A+ Composition And Label DisclosureC Composition And Label Disclosure
The serving lists 320 mg of saw palmetto extract, with 85% fatty acids. The stated preparation and fatty acid percentage help make its composition easier to compare.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The saw palmetto extract is listed at 85% fatty acids, giving a specific marker for comparison.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The saw palmetto extract is listed at 85% fatty acids, giving a specific marker for comparison.

Composition and Label Disclosure60

The serving lists 320 mg of saw palmetto extract and specifies 85% fatty acids.
Amount and Label Disclosure
The serving lists 320 mg of saw palmetto extract and specifies 85% fatty acids.

Commercial Price and Usability

Price and usability were not evaluated for saw palmetto.
A+ Composition And Label DisclosureF Commercial Price And Usability
A serving lists 10 mg of lycopene. Scaled from the whole-product serving price, the cost is about $0.88 per 10 mg of lycopene, which is relatively high on that basis.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure

No additional composition or absorption rules were evaluated.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The saved information gives the lycopene amount per serving, but does not identify its form.
Declared Active Lycopene Amount
The stated amount is 10 mg of lycopene per serving.

Commercial Price and Usability10

A whole-product serving costs about $0.88; scaled to 10 mg of lycopene, the cost is about $0.88.
Whole-Product Cost per 10 mg Declared Active Lycopene
The whole-product serving price works out to about $0.88 per 10 mg of lycopene.
Report alternatives

Sources

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

  1. Effects of lycopene intake on HDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
    Inoue T; Yoshida K; Sasaki E; Aizawa K; Kamioka H · Journal of food science · 2021
    Meta-analysis854 participants11 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  2. Improvement of vascular endothelial function by intake of lycopene-rich tomato juice in healthy adults: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group comparative study.
    Yoshida K; Nakazawa Y; Takahashi S; Suzuki S · Food & function · 2025
    Randomized trial75 participantsCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  3. Tomato and lycopene supplementation and cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Cheng HM; Koutsidis G; Lodge JK; Ashor A; Siervo M; Lara J · Atherosclerosis · 2017
    Meta-analysis21 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  4. Lycopene and tomato and risk of cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological evidence.
    Cheng HM; Koutsidis G; Lodge JK; Ashor AW; Siervo M; Lara J · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis25 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  5. Lycopene and risk of cardiovascular diseases: A meta-analysis of observational studies.
    Song B; Liu K; Gao Y; Zhao L; Fang H; Li Y; Pei L; Xu Y · Molecular nutrition & food research · 2018
    Meta-analysis14 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forLycopene
  6. Effects of boron supplementation on the severity and duration of pain in primary dysmenorrhea.
    Nikkhah S; Dolatian M; Naghii MR; Zaeri F; Taheri SM · Complementary therapies in clinical practice · 2015
    Randomized trial113 participantsEveryday Health forBoron
  7. Efficacy and safety of tavaborole topical solution, 5%, a novel boron-based antifungal agent, for the treatment of toenail onychomycosis: Results from 2 randomized phase-III studies.
    Elewski BE; Aly R; Baldwin SL; González Soto RF; Rich P; Weisfeld M; Wiltz H; Zane LT; Pollak R · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2015
    Randomized trialEveryday Health forBoron
  8. The efficacy and safety of tavaborole, a novel, boron-based pharmaceutical agent: phase 2 studies conducted for the topical treatment of toenail onychomycosis.
    Toledo-Bahena ME; Bucko A; Ocampo-Candiani J; Herz-Ruelas ME; Jones TM; Jarratt MT; Pollak RA; Zane LT · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2015
    Clinical trial336 participantsEveryday Health forBoron
  9. Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for glioblastoma multiforme: a phase II study evaluating a prolonged high-dose of boronophenylalanine (BPA).
    Henriksson R; Capala J; Michanek A; Lindahl SA; Salford LG; Franzén L; Blomquist E; Westlin JE; Bergenheim AT; Swedish Brain Tumour Study Group · Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology · 2009
    Single-arm trial30 participantsEveryday Health forBoron
  10. Effects of Calcium Fructoborate on Levels of C-Reactive Protein, Total Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein, Triglycerides, IL-1β, IL-6, and MCP-1: a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study
    Otilia-Constantina Rogoveanu, George Dan Mogosanu, Cornelia Bejenaru, Ludovic Everard Bejenaru, Octavian Croitoru, Johny Neamtu, Zbigniew Pietrzkowski, Tania Reyes-Izquierdo, Andrei Bita, Iulia Daria Scorei, Romulus Ion Scorei · Biological Trace Element Research · 2015
    Randomized trial78 participantsEveryday Health forBoron
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Systemic and skin-targeting beneficial effects of lycopene-enriched ice cream: A pilot study.
    Chernyshova MP; Pristenskiy DV; Lozbiakova MV; Chalyk NE; Bandaletova TY; Petyaev IM · Journal of dairy science · 2019
    Randomized trialSkin Health forLycopene
  17. Topical lycopene emulgel significantly improves biophysical parameters of human skin.
    Sohail M; Muhammad Faran Ashraf Baig M; Akhtar N; Chen Y; Xie B; Li B · European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V · 2022
    Clinical trialSkin Health forLycopene
  18. Supplementation with tomato-based products increases lycopene, phytofluene, and phytoene levels in human serum and protects against UV-light-induced erythema.
    Aust O; Stahl W; Sies H; Tronnier H; Heinrich U · International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition · 2005
    Randomized trialSkin Health forLycopene
  19. Association of Vitamin A Intake With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk in the United States.
    Kim J; Park MK; Li WQ; Qureshi AA; Cho E · JAMA dermatology · 2024
    Cohort study123,570 participantsSkin Health forLycopene
  20. β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight.
    Stahl W; Sies H · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2013
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forLycopene