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Saw Palmetto 690 mg

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Saw Palmetto 640 mg
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Score74
A convenient high-weight saw palmetto capsule with good value, but incomplete extract details make potency uncertain.
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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
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Hair Health

Score 74

A convenient high-weight saw palmetto capsule with good value, but incomplete extract details make potency uncertain.
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$24.74($0.20 per serving)
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Analysis

The formula combines 640 mg saw palmetto berry extract with another 50 mg saw palmetto entry. A one-capsule serving and 120-serving bottle make it convenient for ongoing use.

The relationship between the two saw palmetto entries is not fully explained. No extraction ratio, fatty-acid standardization, or oil carrier is supplied, leaving the active lipid contribution uncertain.

Good serving value and a substantial nominal amount are practical strengths. Users seeking predictable potency should weigh those benefits against the incomplete extract specification.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting one-capsule saw palmetto
  • Value-conscious longer-term users
Best for
  • Convenient single-capsule use
  • A generous 120-serving supply

Pros

  • 690 mg combined saw palmetto
  • One-capsule serving
  • 120 servings
  • Good value

Cons

  • Two entries are not fully explained
  • No fatty-acid standardization
  • Extraction ratio is absent
  • Dry capsule lacks an oil base

Warnings

  • Saw palmetto may add to bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.
  • Saw palmetto is unsuitable during pregnancy because of its hormone-related activity.
  • Saw palmetto may affect prostate-specific antigen test interpretation; disclose its use before testing.

Nutrient quality

69 High impact

Berry and extract material are identified, but dry delivery and missing fatty-acid standards limit form quality. The combined amount is substantial, though active fatty-acid exposure cannot be confirmed.

Ingredient transparency

72 High impact

Every listed active ingredient has a specific amount. The provided facts omit a complete excipient and capsule or liquid ingredient list.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is very strong. No specific review comments are provided to assess whether negative complaints repeat.

Value for money

83 Highest impact

Large quantity and simple use support some value despite uncertain potency. The low recurring cost compares well for the stated ingredient amount.

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Goals

Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC- Strength of SupportF CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Saw palmetto may help androgen-related pattern hair loss by reducing local conversion to dihydrotestosterone. Human evidence is limited and less consistent than evidence for established hair-loss treatments.

The total berry and extract amount is large, but fatty acid standardization and extraction details are missing. A dry capsule also provides less confidence in delivery of the lipid-soluble actives than a standardized oil extract.

Study evidence
Saw Palmetto Supportive 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) berry extract
640 mg
Saw Palmetto
50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
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Saw Palmetto · 640 mg OverallScore47
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The label provides a large amount of saw palmetto, but it does not disclose fatty acid standardization or the extraction method. A dry capsule is less suited to the fat-soluble actives than an oil-based softgel. The single-capsule serving and low cost are convenient, though the missing quality details limit confidence in effective potency.

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81 Performance

PalmettoGuard

Life Extension
<p>A full saw palmetto extract amount, beta-sitosterol, and premium boron form create a coherent prostate and androgen-focused formula. Compared with Saw Palmetto 690 mg, the disclosed delivery approach and ingredient profile provide a useful quality-focused alternative, although the noted limitations prevent a definitive advantage for every user.</p>
81 Performance

Saw Palmetto Extract 320 mg

NOW
<p>A full saw palmetto extract amount in an oil softgel with pumpkin seed oil provides a strong practical formulation. Compared with Saw Palmetto 690 mg, the disclosed delivery approach and ingredient profile provide a useful quality-focused alternative, although the noted limitations prevent a definitive advantage for every user.</p>
80 Performance

Saw Palmetto 450 mg

21st Century
<p>Saw-palmetto powder and zinc form an inexpensive, focused male-health supplement. Compared with Saw Palmetto 690 mg, the disclosed delivery approach and ingredient profile provide a useful quality-focused alternative, although the noted limitations prevent a definitive advantage for every user.</p>
71 Budget

Saw Palmetto 450 mg

Nature's Bounty
<p>The very low-cost formula is simple, but its whole-herb amount cannot be compared with a standardized extract. Its lower recurring cost makes it a more accessible saw palmetto option than Saw Palmetto 690 mg, while the stated formula limitations still matter.</p>
74 Budget

Saw Palmetto 540 mg

Swanson
<p>A single saw palmetto capsule provides inexpensive and convenient androgen-pathway support. Its lower recurring cost makes it a more accessible saw palmetto option than Saw Palmetto 690 mg, while the stated formula limitations still matter.</p>
76 Budget

Saw Palmetto Extract 160 mg

NOW
<p>The oil-friendly softgel is a sensible delivery choice, but the extract amount is below a common full daily target. Its lower recurring cost makes it a more accessible saw palmetto option than Saw Palmetto 690 mg, while the stated formula limitations still matter.</p>
79 Value

Saw Palmetto 160 mg

Swanson
<p>Supercritical extraction and softgel delivery support good form quality. Its lower recurring cost and clearly described saw palmetto strengths offer a practical quality-to-cost trade-off versus Saw Palmetto 690 mg, with the noted gaps as the main caveat.</p>
76 Value

Saw Palmetto Extract 160 mg

NOW
<p>The oil-friendly softgel is a sensible delivery choice, but the extract amount is below a common full daily target. Its lower recurring cost and clearly described saw palmetto strengths offer a practical quality-to-cost trade-off versus Saw Palmetto 690 mg, with the noted gaps as the main caveat.</p>
74 Value

Saw Palmetto 580 mg

Solaray
<p>A single saw palmetto capsule provides especially inexpensive, convenient androgen-pathway support. Its lower recurring cost and clearly described saw palmetto strengths offer a practical quality-to-cost trade-off versus Saw Palmetto 690 mg, with the noted gaps as the main caveat.</p>
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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