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Saw Palmetto Extract 320 mg

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Saw Palmetto 320 mg
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Score81
A full-amount, oil-based saw palmetto softgel with useful pumpkin seed oil, limited mainly by incomplete standardization.
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Quantity:90 Softgel(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Hair Health

Score 81

A full-amount, oil-based saw palmetto softgel with useful pumpkin seed oil, limited mainly by incomplete standardization.
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$23.07($0.25 per serving)
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Analysis

The 320-milligram berry extract reaches a common full daily amount. A softgel and added pumpkin seed oil provide a suitable lipid environment and a related botanical pathway.

The label links the extract with fatty acids but does not quantify their percentage. Extraction method is also absent, so active concentration remains less certain than the total amount suggests.

The formula fits adults seeking focused androgen-pattern hair support in one softgel. It does not supply structural proteins or key micronutrients for other forms of hair shedding.

Who is it for
  • Adults with androgen-pattern hair concerns
  • People seeking a full extract amount
  • Users preferring a one-softgel formula
Best for
  • Focused saw palmetto use
  • Oil-based botanical delivery
  • Saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil

Pros

  • Provides a full daily berry-extract amount
  • Uses an oil-based softgel
  • Includes pumpkin seed oil
  • Convenient one-softgel serving

Cons

  • Fatty-acid percentage is not quantified
  • Extraction method is missing
  • No structural or nutritional hair support
  • Evidence applies narrowly to androgen-related concerns

Warnings

  • Saw palmetto is unsuitable during pregnancy or while trying to conceive because it may influence androgen pathways.
  • People using hormone-related medicines or managing hormone-sensitive conditions should review saw palmetto use with the relevant clinician.
  • Saw palmetto may add to bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines and should be disclosed before surgery.

Nutrient quality

87 Highest impact

A full extract amount in an oil softgel with pumpkin seed oil supports practical delivery. The missing fatty-acid percentage and extraction method prevent full verification of extract quality.

Ingredient transparency

77 High impact

Active botanical amounts and source markers are mostly clear. Fatty-acid strength, full directions, and inactive ingredients are not fully supplied.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied satisfaction average is strong. A large response volume makes the average relatively stable, but no comment-level evidence was provided.

Value for money

85 Highest impact

Serving cost is favorable for the category. Formulation quality generally supports that value.

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Goals

Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportD CoverageB+ Formula Quality

Saw palmetto may support hair health when androgen-driven follicle changes are the main concern. The daily berry extract amount matches a commonly used target, and the oil-based softgel suits its fat-soluble compounds.

The benefit is narrow because the formula does not supply structural proteins or key hair-related micronutrients. Missing fatty-acid standardization and extraction details also make the extract's active strength difficult to verify.

Study evidence
Saw Palmetto Supportive 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Saw Palmetto berry extract (Fatty Acids)
 320 mg
Pumpkin seed Oil
80 mg
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Saw Palmetto (Fatty Acids) · 320 mg OverallScore62
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The berry extract reaches the standard daily amount in an oil-based softgel with pumpkin seed oil. The label still omits the fatty acid percentage and extraction method, limiting verification of extract quality. A single-softgel serving and low cost make it convenient and economical.

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81 Performance

PalmettoGuard

Life Extension
A full 320 mg carbon dioxide extract with beta-sitosterol has a stronger supplied ingredient and hair-health profile than the original. The label does not quantify the fatty-acid percentage, so exact active strength remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
79 Performance

Saw Palmetto Maximum Strength

Swanson
A full 320 mg supercritical carbon dioxide berry extract with pumpkin seed oil has a stronger supplied ingredient and hair-health profile than the original. The label does not quantify the fatty-acid percentage, so exact active strength remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
73 Performance

Saw Palmetto

Gaia Herbs
188 mg of saw palmetto extract offers a focused alternative with comparable ingredient quality, although the supplied data do not establish a clear across-the-board upgrade over the original. The amount is below a common full daily extract target or lacks quantified active-marker strength; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
71 Budget

Saw Palmetto 450 mg

Nature's Bounty
The lower listed serving cost makes 450 mg of whole saw palmetto a more economical choice than the original. Whole-herb amounts are not equivalent to a standardized extract, so active exposure remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
74 Budget

Saw Palmetto 540 mg

Swanson
The lower listed serving cost makes 540 mg of whole saw palmetto a more economical choice than the original. Whole-herb amounts are not equivalent to a standardized extract, so active exposure remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
76 Budget

Saw Palmetto Extract 160 mg

NOW
The lower listed serving cost makes 160 mg of saw palmetto extract a more economical choice than the original. The amount is below a common full daily extract target or lacks quantified active-marker strength; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
79 Value

Saw Palmetto 160 mg

Swanson
A 160 mg supercritical carbon dioxide extract combines a stronger supplied quality-and-value balance than the original. The amount is below a common full daily extract target or lacks quantified active-marker strength; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
76 Value

Saw Palmetto Extract 160 mg

NOW
160 mg of saw palmetto extract provides a practical quality-and-cost tradeoff, although the supplied data do not establish clearly better value than the original. The amount is below a common full daily extract target or lacks quantified active-marker strength; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
80 Value

Saw Palmetto 450 mg

21st Century
Whole saw palmetto powder with zinc picolinate provides a practical quality-and-cost tradeoff, although the supplied data do not establish clearly better value than the original. Whole-herb amounts are not equivalent to a standardized extract, so active exposure remains uncertain; saw palmetto still has hormone-related activity, so pregnancy and anti-androgen use require caution.
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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