Source of Life Men with Saw Palmetto Lycopene & Lutein

Source of Life Men with Saw Palmetto Lycopene & Lutein

NaturesPlus4.7 (781 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 120 Tablet(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$62.86 $1.04 per serving

About this product

Broad nutrient support is better established than the specialized benefits suggested by the added botanicals. B vitamins help meet needs for normal energy use and nerve function, while calcium and magnesium provide some support for low mineral intake. The vitamin D amount is only 2.5 mcg, so the large nutrient list should not be mistaken for substantial coverage of every vitamin.

The 75 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride serving is a major limitation for routine use. Zinc is clearly identified as a methionine source at 30 mg alongside 1 mg copper, making both amounts visible without establishing that the balance suits every diet. Methylcobalamin and methylfolate are also named, but these forms do not by themselves establish extra energy or concentration when nutritional needs are met.

The botanical additions provide less support for choosing the formula. Saw palmetto at 60 mg lacks the preparation and fatty-acid details needed to compare it with specific extracts, while 10 mg rhodiola is a small exposure. Lutein at 2 mg, lycopene at 1 mg and the other small additions do not establish broad eye, skin or performance improvements.

Many amounts are disclosed, but unspecified forms and an undisclosed herbal mixture leave parts of the formula hard to assess. The relatively high cost also offers limited value for many individual ingredients. A broad dietary gap is therefore a clearer reason to consider it than targeted hair, hormone, fitness or detoxification goals.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking broad nutrition who have reviewed the high B6 amount
  • People comparing the mineral contribution alongside their diet
Best for
  • Broad nutrient gap filling after checking the full daily amounts

Pros

  • Discloses both zinc and copper amounts
  • Identifies methylcobalamin and methylfolate
  • Includes calcium and magnesium rather than relying on vitamins alone

Cons

  • Vitamin D contribution is small
  • Saw palmetto composition is insufficiently described
  • Rhodiola and carotenoid amounts offer limited targeted support
  • Herbal mixture components remain undisclosed
  • Relatively high cost for many individual nutrient contributions

Warnings

  • The 75 mg B6 serving is above the supplied adult upper-limit reference; review ongoing use with a professional and avoid stacking B6 supplements.

Product analysis

46 out of 100

Source of Life Men with Saw Palmetto Lycopene & Lutein may help fill nutrient gaps relevant to normal energy use, immune function and other everyday needs. Its undisclosed blend and several small specialist additions limit expectations for broader benefits.

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Nutrient Quality44

Quality is mixed, with favorable zinc, chromium and vitamin B5 forms and clearly identified B6. Many other form comparisons remain uncertain, and the botanical blend is undisclosed.

Ingredient Transparency73

Amounts and most forms are listed, helping compare the main nutrients. Several preparations and the botanical blend’s composition are missing.

Value For Money35

The B6 content offers favorable value, but many other named nutrients are relatively expensive for their amounts. Value for much of the remaining mix is uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer ratings are positive across hundreds of reviews. They do not establish benefits across the formula’s many proposed uses.

Product Focus0

The clearest role is broad nutritional support when intake falls short. The undisclosed blend and small specialist additions limit a complete assessment of its wider purposes.

Format
Tablet
Container
120 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$1.04
Customer rating
4.7 · 781 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 2.5 mcgVitamin B5 · 60 mgMagnesium · 125 mgRiboflavin · 75 mgThiamin · 75 mgVitamin B12 · 200 mcg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 125 mgVitamin C · 500 mgZinc · 30 mgVitamin A · 3000 mcg RAEVitamin D · 2.5 mcgSelenium · 100 mcg
Study evidence
Bromelain Not classified 1 study
Glutamine Supportive 36 studies
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin D · 2.5 mcgMagnesium · 125 mgVitamin K · 150 mcgGlycine · 10 mgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 30 mgVitamin C · 500 mg
Study evidence
Bromelain Supportive 11 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Glycine Supportive 4 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 30 mgVitamin E · 134 mgVitamin C · 500 mgCopper · 1 mgVitamin A · 3000 mcg RAE
Study evidence
Copper Supportive 7 studies
Lycopene Supportive 5 studies
Riboflavin Supportive 69 studies
Selenium Supportive 15 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 65 studies
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 35 studies
Vitamin E Disputed 35 studies
Zinc Supportive 39 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitA PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Calcium Supportive 1 study
Magnesium Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Selenium Adverse 1 study
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 6 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcgVitamin D · 2.5 mcgZinc · 30 mgVitamin C · 500 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
3000 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
500 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
2.5 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
134 mg
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
150 mcg 38
Thiamine
75 mg 56
Riboflavin
75 mg 72
Niacin (Niacinamide)
75 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
75 mg 70
Folate (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
667 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
200 mcg 59
Biotin
300 mcg 59
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
60 mg 70
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
30 mg 50
Calcium (Calcium Aminoate Complex)
250 mg 68
Iodine (Kelp)
150 mcg 58
Magnesium (Magnesium Aminoate Complex)
125 mg
Zinc (OptiZinc)
30 mg 82
Selenium (Selenium Aminoate Complex)
100 mcg 58
Copper (Copper Aminoate Complex)
1 mg 56
Manganese (Manganese Aminoate Complex)
2 mg
Chromium (ChromeMate)
120 mcg 59
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Aminoate Complex)
50 mcg 44
Spirulina
250 mg
Saw Palmetto
60 mg 10
Inositol
30 mg
Bioflavonoid Complex (Citrus)
25 mg
Herbal Antioxidant Complex
15 mg
Bromelain (Pineapple)
12 mg
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
10 mg
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
10 mg
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)
10 mg
L-Glycine
10 mg
L-Alanine
10 mg
L-Glutamine
10 mg
Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae fermentation)
5 mg
Lipase (Aspergillus niger)
5 mg
DairyMate(R) (Lactase)
5 mg
Protease (Aspergillus niger)
5 mg
FloraGLO (Lutein)
2 mg
Lycopene
1 mg 70
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Vegetarian
Report overview
Zinc (OptiZinc) · 30 mg OverallScore82
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
+3
A serving provides 30 mg of zinc at a high cost per serving. It uses zinc methionine. It also provides 1 mg of copper per serving.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses zinc methionine.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
It uses zinc methionine.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency91

A serving provides 30 mg of zinc. It also provides 1 mg of copper per serving.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The elemental zinc amount and source are stated.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
A serving provides 30 mg of zinc.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
It also provides 1 mg of copper per serving.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
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