Saw Palmetto Extract

Saw Palmetto Extract

NOW4.7 (9,060 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 90 Softgel(s) · 45 servings
Goals
$11.60 $0.25 per serving
Daily VitaLowest$11.60Pure Formulas$11.89iHerb$12.24Amazon$12.24Vitacost$13.39

About this product

The most dependable contribution comes from zinc for normal immune function and skin repair when intake is low. The 20 mg amount fits the supplied maintenance context, and gluconate is a clearly named, favorably assessed form.

The hair-focused plant combination is harder to judge. Saw palmetto is listed as a 160 mg berry extract with 1 g of pumpkin seed oil, but no fatty-acid percentage or matching preparation is established. The specific plant preparations behind limited hair findings cannot be assumed equivalent to this blend.

The formula fits someone who wants nutritional zinc support alongside these plant ingredients and accepts uncertainty about hair results. Zinc offers reasonable value, but the contribution of the full plant combination is less clear. Copper content is unavailable, so the supplied information does not settle mineral balance.

Who is it for
  • Adults with low zinc intake who also want a plant blend
  • People comfortable with uncertain hair benefits
Best for
  • Zinc-related nutritional support
  • Normal skin and immune functions when intake is low

Pros

  • Discloses the zinc amount and gluconate form
  • Identifies saw palmetto as a berry extract
  • States the amounts of both plant ingredients

Cons

  • No saw palmetto fatty-acid percentage is provided
  • Hair findings depend on preparations not matched here
  • Whole-blend value is unclear beyond the zinc contribution
  • Copper content is unavailable

Product analysis

60 out of 100

Saw Palmetto Extract combines saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil with zinc, which supports normal immune and skin functions when intake is low. Hair-related benefits remain uncertain because the preparations are not matched to those linked with improved hair counts.

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

Nutrient Quality44

Zinc gluconate is a favourable, clearly identified source. Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil preparations are less clear, limiting comparisons with specific studied combinations.

Ingredient Transparency69

The listed amounts are stated, making servings easier to compare. Most forms remain unspecified, including the saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil preparations.

Value For Money49

The zinc comparison suggests reasonably competitive value. Value for saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil and the listed protein remains uncertain, limiting a conclusion about the whole formula.

Customer Satisfaction89

Customers are strongly positive about the supplement. A large review base makes the satisfaction pattern more established, without proving hair or hormone benefits.

Product Focus71

Zinc provides the clearest nutritional support, particularly when intake is low. The herbal ingredients have limited hair-related findings, but preparation differences make the expected effect uncertain.

Format
Softgel
Container
90 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.25
Customer rating
4.7 · 9,060 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Hair Health
Growth Cycle
Hair Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitD PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 20 mg

Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil have limited hair-count findings in selected thinning-hair or androgenetic-alopecia populations. Those results depend on named extracts or a specific combined formulation; this product is not matched to those preparations. Zinc may help when a dietary shortfall contributes to shedding, but does not establish extra regrowth when intake is adequate. Larger oil amounts do not establish equivalence to the trial formulation.

How this product is rated for Hair Health

Ingredient fit94

The recognized ingredients fit the hair comparison, although their normal nutrient roles do not establish regrowth. The recognized serving amounts meet the saved amount comparisons; larger amounts do not establish greater hair benefit.
Goal fit
The recognized ingredients fit the hair comparison, although their normal nutrient roles do not establish regrowth.
Dose adequacy
The recognized serving amounts meet the saved amount comparisons; larger amounts do not establish greater hair benefit.

Pathways48

The strongest represented aspect is dht and androgen signalling, with partial representation; this is not proof of regrowth. The findings concentrate on one hair-related aspect rather than broad coverage.
Depth
The strongest represented aspect is dht and androgen signalling, with partial representation; this is not proof of regrowth.
Breadth
The findings concentrate on one hair-related aspect rather than broad coverage.

Evidence86

Zinc provides the strongest recognized evidence here, with its population and preparation limits. The saved preparation matches are incomplete for Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil; matching an amount does not establish equivalence to a studied preparation.
Evidence strength
Zinc provides the strongest recognized evidence here, with its population and preparation limits.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation matches are incomplete for Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil; matching an amount does not establish equivalence to a studied preparation.

Formulation logic100

The recognized ingredients have their required partners or can stand alone, with no matched ingredient conflict. The recognized ingredients meet the saved minimum amount comparison, which is not a proven clinical effect threshold.
Partner coverage
No required partner is missing for the recognized ingredients; this does not demonstrate synergy.
Conflicts
No listed ingredient conflict was matched; this does not establish individual suitability or medication compatibility.
Effective doses
The recognized ingredients meet the saved minimum amount comparison, which is not a proven clinical effect threshold.
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Everyday Health
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 20 mg

Zinc is the supported nutritional contribution here, supplying a nutrient relevant to normal antioxidant and immune functions when intake is low. The 20 mg serving receives full saved amount credit. That does not establish extra immune benefit in people with adequate intake, or broad health benefits from the other actives.

How this product is rated for Everyday Health

Ingredient fit73

The relevant ingredient contribution sits alongside other actives without a supported contribution to this goal. The relevant amount receives the full saved comparison finding; this does not establish extra benefit above adequate intake.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredient contribution sits alongside other actives without a supported contribution to this goal.
Dose adequacy
The relevant amount receives the full saved comparison finding; this does not establish extra benefit above adequate intake.

Pathways52

Antioxidant and immune defence account for the relevant functional coverage. The contribution is concentrated in one area rather than broad coverage.
Depth
Antioxidant and immune defence provide the strongest saved functional finding.
Breadth
The contribution is concentrated in one area rather than broad coverage.

Evidence72

Zinc provides the main evidence finding, with benefits limited to the roles and conditions described.
Evidence strength
Zinc provides the main evidence finding, with benefits limited to the roles and conditions described.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation finding is positive for the ingredients meeting its amount comparison; no special form advantage is established.

Formulation logic100

No matched ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings. The credited ingredients do not require a missing partner for their saved contribution.
Partner coverage
The credited ingredients can contribute independently or have the partners recognized by the saved findings.
Conflicts
No matched ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings.
Effective doses
The credited ingredients meet the saved minimum amount criterion, which does not establish a proven clinical dose.
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitD PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 20 mg

Zinc contributes to normal immune function and can help fill a dietary gap. The selected serving contributes to the saved amount comparison, without establishing enhanced immunity above adequate intake. Acute zinc-lozenge findings depend on delivery, timing and repeated short-term use and do not transfer to an ordinary single serving. The supplied facts assign no clinical advantage to its chemical form.

How this product is rated for Immunity

Ingredient fit59

Relevant ingredients contribute to the immune goal, while additional actives make the formula less focused on these functions.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients contribute to the immune goal, while additional actives make the formula less focused on these functions.
Dose adequacy
The relevant amounts contribute partly to the saved comparisons, with unresolved quantities contributing less.

Pathways47

The strongest represented area is immune-cell function and regulation. The saved findings are concentrated in one immune function, giving limited breadth.
Depth
The strongest represented area is immune-cell function and regulation.
Breadth
The saved findings are concentrated in one immune function, giving limited breadth.

Evidence100

Zinc leads the saved evidence finding, primarily reflecting nutritional roles rather than proven added infection prevention.
Evidence strength
Zinc leads the saved evidence finding, primarily reflecting nutritional roles rather than proven added infection prevention.
Studied preparation
The counted preparations match the saved preparation finding; this does not establish superior benefit from particular forms or delivery.

Formulation logic100

The counted ingredients have their relevant partners or contribute independently, and no listed formulation conflict was triggered.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute independently or have their relevant partners; an extra combined benefit is not established.
Conflicts
No listed formulation conflict was triggered; this does not establish safety of the whole product.
Effective doses
The counted ingredients reach the saved minimum amount comparison, which is not a proven clinical benefit threshold.
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Testosterone Support
Hormone Production
Testosterone Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 20 mg

Zinc may help restore testosterone when low zinc is contributing to low levels. That makes its relevance depend on nutritional status: taking more zinc when you already get enough hasn't been shown to raise testosterone. The declared form doesn't provide a separate reason to expect a stronger hormone effect.

How this product is rated for Testosterone Support

Ingredient fit63

Zinc is relevant when low zinc contributes to low testosterone.
Goal fit
Zinc is relevant when low zinc contributes to low testosterone.
Dose adequacy
Per serving: Zinc 20 mg.

Pathways0

The ingredient links concern testosterone-related processes, but they do not show how much testosterone would change for an individual.
Depth
No direct effect on testosterone production or availability is identified here.
Breadth
A broad effect across testosterone-related processes is unclear.

Evidence93

Zinc is relevant when low zinc contributes to low testosterone.
Evidence strength
Zinc is relevant when low zinc contributes to low testosterone.
Studied preparation
The declared ingredient preparation alone does not predict a testosterone increase.

Formulation logic100

No particular ingredient conflict or missing required partner is identified.
Partner coverage
No required ingredient partner is missing for the ingredients contributing here.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The declared amounts can be compared with the ingredient references, but those comparisons do not predict an individual hormone response.
Study evidence
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 20 mg

Zinc at 20 mg supports normal skin repair and helps meet an essential nutrient need. Extra zinc has no established routine skin benefit when intake is already adequate; collagen presence remains unresolved.

How this product is rated for Skin Health

Ingredient fit73

Skin-related nutrients form part of a broader formula with several other purposes. The assessed ingredient amounts fully meet the saved amount benchmarks.
Goal fit
Skin-related nutrients form part of a broader formula with several other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The assessed ingredient amounts fully meet the saved amount benchmarks.

Pathways0

No contribution is assigned to the four assessed skin processes in the saved findings. None of the assessed skin processes reaches the saved coverage benchmark.
Depth
No contribution is assigned to the four assessed skin processes in the saved findings.
Breadth
None of the assessed skin processes reaches the saved coverage benchmark.

Evidence83

The saved findings classify the assessed ingredients at qualifying amounts as studied preparations; that does not guarantee a visible benefit. Confidence also depends on how closely the supplied skin evidence applies to the ingredient and intended user.
Evidence strength
Zinc provides the strongest evidence contribution at an assessed amount in the saved findings. The ingredient’s normal function and the limits of the supplied human evidence still matter when judging practical skin benefits.
Studied preparation
The saved findings classify the assessed ingredients at qualifying amounts as studied preparations; that does not guarantee a visible benefit.

Formulation logic100

The assessed ingredients have no missing required partners or identified conflicts. All ingredients retained in this part of the assessment meet its saved minimum amount benchmark.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute without a missing required partner in the saved findings.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflicts were identified in the supplied assessment.
Effective doses
All ingredients retained in this part of the assessment meet its saved minimum amount benchmark.
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 66 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
 20 mg 68
Saw Palmetto berry extract
160 mg 25
Pumpkin seed Oil
1 Gram(s)
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Kosher Dairy Free
Report overview
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate) · 20 mg OverallScore68
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
Each serving lists 20 mg of zinc from zinc gluconate. The saved copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance cannot be assessed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

The saved facts identify zinc gluconate as the zinc source.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The zinc form is zinc gluconate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

The serving states 20 mg of elemental zinc. Copper information is unavailable for assessing the balance.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The elemental zinc amount is stated as 20 mg per serving, with the source identified.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
The 20 mg per serving is below the evaluation’s central comparison band.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown in the saved facts, so a zinc-to-copper ratio cannot be assessed; unknown does not mean zero.

Value60

The whole-product serving costs about $0.26; the price covers the full serving, not zinc alone.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The evaluated price is about $0.26 per whole-product serving.
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Saw Palmetto · 160 mg OverallScore25
F Composition And Label DisclosureF Composition And Label Disclosure
A serving provides 160 mg of saw palmetto berry extract. The saved facts do not record a fatty acid percentage.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure30

The recorded preparation is saw palmetto berry extract. The saved facts do not record a fatty acid percentage.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The recorded preparation is saw palmetto berry extract. The saved facts do not record a fatty acid percentage.

Composition and Label Disclosure20

The saved facts record 160 mg of saw palmetto berry extract per serving. The saved facts do not record a fatty acid percentage.
Amount and Label Disclosure
The saved facts record 160 mg of saw palmetto berry extract per serving. The saved facts do not record a fatty acid percentage.

Commercial Price and Usability

Price was not evaluated.
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80 Performance

Prostate Support

NOW

A more focused ingredient profile provides 15 mg of zinc, 160 mg of fatty-acid saw palmetto extract, pumpkin seed oil, nettle, and lycopene. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it preserves both core collections and gives clearer detail about the saw palmetto fatty-acid form.

81 Performance

PalmettoGuard

Life Extension

A more focused ingredient profile provides 320 mg of saw palmetto CO2 extract, 90 mg of beta-sitosterol, and 3 mg of boron. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it gives a more clearly described saw palmetto ingredient, but it does not replace the original zinc.

79 Performance

Saw Palmetto Maximum Strength

Swanson

A more focused ingredient profile provides 320 mg of supercritical CO2 saw palmetto extract with declared fatty acids and pumpkin seed oil. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it gives a more clearly described saw palmetto ingredient, but it does not replace the original zinc.

84 Budget

Zinc Gluconate 30 mg

Swanson

A lower serving cost provides 30 mg of zinc gluconate. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it provides a well-defined zinc form, but it does not replace the original saw palmetto.

71 Budget

Saw Palmetto 450 mg

Nature's Bounty

A lower serving cost provides 450 mg of saw palmetto. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it gives a more clearly described saw palmetto ingredient, but it does not replace the original zinc.

85 Budget

Zinc Chelate 30 mg

Nature's Way

A lower serving cost provides 30 mg of zinc bisglycinate. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it provides a well-defined zinc form, but it does not replace the original saw palmetto.

81 Value

Saw Palmetto Extract 320 mg

NOW

A useful value balance provides 320 mg of saw palmetto berry extract with declared fatty acids and pumpkin seed oil. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it gives a more clearly described saw palmetto ingredient, but it does not replace the original zinc.

83 Value

Zinc 30 mg

Nature's Life

A useful value balance provides 30 mg of zinc picolinate with copper. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it provides a well-defined zinc form, but it does not replace the original saw palmetto.

74 Value

Saw Palmetto

Nature's Way

A useful value balance provides 160 mg of saw palmetto extract with beta-sitosterol, fatty acids, and total sterols identified. Compared with the original’s 20 mg zinc gluconate, 160 mg saw palmetto extract, and pumpkin seed oil, it gives a more clearly described saw palmetto ingredient, but it does not replace the original zinc.

Report alternatives

Sources

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

  1. Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy.
    Mohammadi F; Oshvandi K; Kamallan SR; Khazaei S; Ranjbar H; Ahmadi-Motamayel F; Gillespie M; Jenabi E; Vafaei SY · Nursing open · 2022
    Randomized trial144 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  2. Zinc supplementation in young children with acute diarrhea in India.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  3. Associations of mortality with ocular disorders and an intervention of high-dose antioxidants and zinc in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study: AREDS Report No. 13.
    Clemons TE; Kurinij N; Sperduto RD; AREDS Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2004
    Randomized trial4,753 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  4. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
    Rezazadegan M; Soheilipour M; Amani R · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial84 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  5. Effect of zinc sulfate supplementation on premenstrual syndrome and health-related quality of life: Clinical randomized controlled trial.
    Siahbazi S; Behboudi-Gandevani S; Moghaddam-Banaem L; Montazeri A · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2018
    Randomized trial142 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  12. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  13. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  14. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  15. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
  16. Nutrient supplementation for prevention of viral respiratory tract infections in healthy subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Vlieg-Boerstra B; de Jong N; Meyer R; Agostoni C; De Cosmi V; Grimshaw K; Milani GP; Muraro A; Oude Elberink H; Pali-Schöll I; Roduit C; Sasaki M; Skypala I; Sokolowska M; van Splunter M; Untersmayr E; Venter C; O'Mahony L; Nwaru BI · Allergy · 2022
    Meta-analysis199,055 participants115 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
  17. Zinc supplementation reduces the incidence of acute lower respiratory infections in infants and preschool children: a double-blind, controlled trial.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Jalla S; Mazumdar S; Sinha A; Bhan MK · Pediatrics · 1998
    Randomized trial609 participantsImmunity forZinc
  18. A randomized controlled trial of zinc supplementation in the treatment of acute respiratory tract infection in Thai children.
    Rerksuppaphol S; Rerksuppaphol L · Pediatric reports · 2020
    Randomized trial64 participantsImmunity forZinc
  19. The effect of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on immune response in an older population.
    Fortes C; Forastiere F; Agabiti N; Fano V; Pacifici R; Virgili F; Piras G; Guidi L; Bartoloni C; Tricerri A; Zuccaro P; Ebrahim S; Perucci CA · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 1998
    Randomized trial136 participantsImmunity forZinc
  20. The role of specific nutrients in preventing immune system and blood cell disorders: an umbrella review.
    Vecchietti A; Strano P; Minutolo G; Grieco V; Cappuccio G; Granvillano G; Confalonieri L; Briganti GL; Raso E; Chimienti M; Pellegrini M; Mercogliano M; Spatari G; Lugli C; Urbano T; Lorenzon A · Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2026
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forZinc