Concentrated Ultra Prostagen

Concentrated Ultra Prostagen

Metagenics4.7 (37 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$59.95 $0.99 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

Concentrated Ultra Prostagen combines vitamins, zinc and botanicals in a men's health formula. Several ingredients are costly for their contributions, making value less compelling.

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

Nutrient Quality32

Several vitamin and mineral forms are identified, but many other preparations are unspecified. Their relative absorption quality remains uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency79

Every ingredient amount is stated, making serving quantities easier to compare. Forms are missing for several botanicals and amino acids, limiting preparation comparisons.

Value For Money32

The amino acids and lycopene are costly when considered against the full serving price. Value for the vitamins, zinc and saw palmetto remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction70

Customer feedback is very positive, but only a small number of ratings is available. The limited review base gives a narrow view of satisfaction.

Product Focus50

The clearest described nutritional role is zinc support when low zinc affects testosterone. The wider combination does not establish a testosterone increase when zinc intake is already adequate.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.99
Customer rating
4.7 · 37 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 5 mcgZinc · 7.5 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Testosterone Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 7.5 mgVitamin D · 5 mcg
Study evidence
Vitamin D Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Inflammation
Impact
Lower effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 5 mcgGlycine · 50 mg
Study evidence
Glycine Supportive 7 studies
Lycopene Supportive 15 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 101 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
5 mcg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
10 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
7.5 mg
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract (fatty acids and sterols)
320 mg 25
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) root 10:1 extract
100 mg 86
Glycine
50 mg 24
L-Alanine
50 mg 48
L-Glutamic Acid
50 mg 76
Lycopene
2 mg 70
Gluten Free Men 18–50
Report overview
Glutamic Acid · 50 mg OverallScore76
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 50 mg of glutamic acid at a high cost per serving. It specifies the L form.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

L-Glutamic Acid specifies the L form. L-Glutamic Acid fits the amino acid purpose.
Isomer Specificity (L-Form)
L-Glutamic Acid specifies the L form used by the body.
Chemical Form Suitability
L-Glutamic Acid fits the amino acid purpose.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The label lists 50 mg of glutamic acid.
Supplemental Dosage Adequacy
The serving provides 50 mg of glutamic acid.
Label Disclosure & Transparency
The glutamic acid amount is individually listed.

Value10

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
A+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label DisclosureF Commercial Price And Usability
The serving provides 100 mg of nettle at a fairly high cost per serving. It uses urtica dioica root extract.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The extract is made from root. The specific ratio or marker detail is not available.
Root or Leaf Identity Disclosure
The nettle source is identified as root.
Nettle Preparation and Marker Detail
The nettle is an extract, but the available information does not specify the marker or ratio behind its preparation detail.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The selected serving's nettle amount is stated as 100 mg.
Nettle Amount Disclosure
The selected serving's nettle amount is stated as 100 mg.

Commercial Price and Usability30

The cost per selected serving is fairly high.
Selected-Serving Price Comparison
The cost per selected serving is fairly high.
Glycine · 50 mg OverallScore24
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 50 mg of glycine, a small amount. The cost per gram of glycine is high. The available information does not establish a glycine purity certification or grade. Ordinary excipients or capsule materials are recorded, though their identities are unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0

The available information does not establish a glycine purity certification or grade.
Glycine Sourcing and Purity Standards
The available information does not establish a glycine purity certification or grade.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency46

Each serving provides 50 mg of glycine, a small amount. Ordinary excipients or capsule materials are recorded, though their identities are unspecified.
Clinically Relevant Dosage
Each serving provides 50 mg of glycine, a small amount.
Label Transparency and Yield Disclosure
The glycine amount is stated as 50 mg per serving.
Clean Label and Excipient Quality
Ordinary excipients or capsule materials are recorded, though their identities are unspecified.

Value30

The cost per gram of glycine is high.
Cost Efficiency per 1,000mg of Glycine
The cost per gram of glycine is high.
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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
  6. Increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Lee S; Kim BJ; Lee CH; Lee WS · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2018
    Meta-analysis2,039 participants14 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin D
  7. Intralesional vitamin D3 in treatment of alopecia areata: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Rashad AF; Elgamal E; Fouda I · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forVitamin D
  8. Vitamin D and its Analogs in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Alsaati AA; Kaliyadan F; Alsaadoun D; Alzakry LM; Alzabadin RA; Hakami TH; Rubaian NFB · Indian dermatology online journal · 2025
    Meta-analysisHair Health forVitamin D
  9. Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata: a randomized-controlled trial.
    El Taieb MA; Hegazy EM; Ibrahim HM; Osman AB; Abualhamd M · Archives of dermatological research · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forVitamin D
  10. Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D in non-scarring alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Chen Y; Dong X; Wang Y; Li Y; Xiong L; Li L · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis10,670 participants23 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin D
  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. Glycine treatment decreases proinflammatory cytokines and increases interferon-gamma in patients with type 2 diabetes.
    Cruz M; Maldonado-Bernal C; Mondragón-Gonzalez R; Sanchez-Barrera R; Wacher NH; Carvajal-Sandoval G; Kumate J · Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2009
    Randomized trial74 participantsInflammation forGlycine
  17. Effect of oral glycine on the clinical, spirometric and inflammatory status in subjects with cystic fibrosis: a pilot randomized trial.
    Vargas MH; Del-Razo-Rodríguez R; López-García A; Lezana-Fernández JL; Chávez J; Furuya MEY; Marín-Santana JC · BMC pulmonary medicine · 2018
    Randomized trial13 participantsInflammation forGlycine
  18. Subgingival air polishing (glycine powder) versus minocycline hydrochloride: efficacy in residual periodontal pockets following endoscope-assisted scaling and root planing.
    Guo X; Bai H; Lu X; Guo J; Qi Y; Huo X; Li S · Clinical oral investigations · 2026
    Randomized trial80 participantsInflammation forGlycine
  19. Long-term Implant Maintenance: A Systematic Review of Home and Professional Care Strategies in Supportive Implant Therapy.
    Araújo TG; Moreira CS; Neme RA; Luan H; Bertolini M · Brazilian dental journal · 2024
    Systematic review13 studies pooledInflammation forGlycine
  20. Analysis of the factors influencing the occurrence of peri-implantitis in patients with implant-supported restoration and study on the maintenance effect of subgingival sandblasting.
    Pan T; Meng W; Zhang M; Xie Y; Chen Z; Zhou M; Yin L; Xie H · BMC oral health · 2026
    Randomized trial198 participantsInflammation forGlycine