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Saw Palmetto 160 mg

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Saw Palmetto 160 mg
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Score79
High-quality processing and delivery support a modest extract amount, but active-marker disclosure is incomplete.
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Quantity:120 Softgel(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Hair Health

Score 79

High-quality processing and delivery support a modest extract amount, but active-marker disclosure is incomplete.
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$17.29($0.14 per serving)
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Analysis

Supercritical carbon-dioxide processing is a suitable way to concentrate saw palmetto's lipid fraction. The softgel format also supports delivery of those oil-soluble compounds.

The 160-milligram serving is modest for a focused extract. A missing fatty-acid percentage makes it difficult to determine whether the lower amount still provides enough active material.

The softgel fits adults who want a smaller amount or flexible dosing. Users seeking a full daily extract in one serving have better-aligned choices.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a modest saw palmetto amount
  • People who value supercritical extraction
  • Softgel users
Best for
  • Flexible saw palmetto routines
  • Oil-compatible delivery
  • Single-botanical supplementation

Pros

  • Uses supercritical carbon-dioxide extraction
  • Softgel suits lipid-soluble compounds
  • Identifies berry extract
  • Simple formula

Cons

  • Amount is below a common full daily target
  • Fatty-acid percentage is missing
  • May require more than the labeled serving for higher intake
  • No complementary hair nutrients

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

80 Highest impact

Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and a softgel support clean, oil-compatible delivery. The listed extract amount is below a common full daily target and fatty-acid percentage is not stated.

Ingredient transparency

78 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

65 Moderate impact

The supplied satisfaction average is favorable. A limited response volume leaves added uncertainty, but no comment-level evidence was provided.

Value for money

91 Highest impact

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

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Goals

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

Saw palmetto extract may support androgen-related thinning, and supercritical extraction offers a strong processing method. The softgel suits its lipid-soluble compounds, but the listed serving is below the common full daily extract amount.

The fatty-acid percentage is not stated, which limits active-dose confidence. The focused formula also leaves nutritional, structural, and non-androgen causes of shedding unaddressed.

Study evidence
Saw Palmetto Supportive 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Supercritical CO2 Saw Palmetto berry extract (Fatty Acids)
 160 mg
Adults 18–50
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Saw Palmetto (Fatty Acids) · 160 mg OverallScore70
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and a softgel support clean, oil-compatible delivery. The single-softgel amount is below the common daily target, and the fatty-acid percentage is not stated. A low serving cost is attractive, though reaching the full target could require more than the listed serving.

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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.
81 Performance

Saw Palmetto Extract 320 mg

NOW
A full 320 mg fatty-acid extract with pumpkin seed oil 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 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.
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.
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.
74 Value

Saw Palmetto

Nature's Way
A 160 mg extract with named fatty-acid and sterol markers 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.
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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