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Saw Palmetto Extract 160 mg

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Saw Palmetto 160 mg
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Score76
A suitable softgel format with a modest serving, but incomplete standardization and weaker package value limit it.
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Quantity:120 Softgel(s) • (120 servings)
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Hair Health

Score 76

A suitable softgel format with a modest serving, but incomplete standardization and weaker package value limit it.
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$14.50($0.12 per serving)
iHerb
$ 15.30
Vitacost
$ 16.77
Daily Vita
$ 14.50
Amazon
$ 15.30
Pure Formulas
$ 15.11
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Analysis

Saw palmetto berry extract is delivered in a softgel that naturally suits lipid-soluble constituents. The one-active formula is easy to assess and use.

The listed serving provides only half of a common full daily extract amount. No fatty-acid percentage or extraction method is disclosed, leaving the concentration uncertain.

The softgel fits adults who want a smaller package or modest starting amount. People seeking the strongest value or a fully characterized hair-focused extract have better options.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a modest saw palmetto amount
  • People who prefer softgels
  • Users wanting a smaller package
Best for
  • Simple saw palmetto use
  • Oil-compatible delivery
  • Focused botanical routines

Pros

  • Softgel suits oil-soluble constituents
  • Identifies berry extract
  • Single active formula

Cons

  • Serving is below a common full daily amount
  • Fatty-acid percentage is absent
  • Extraction method is not disclosed
  • Less economical than the larger package

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

72 High impact

The softgel suits fat-soluble saw palmetto compounds. The extract amount is below a common full daily target and fatty-acid strength is not stated.

Ingredient transparency

71 High impact

Basic ingredient weights are shown, but active strength is incompletely disclosed. Fatty-acid strength, full directions, and inactive ingredients are not fully supplied.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

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

Value for money

93 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
C+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Saw palmetto may influence androgen metabolism and has a plausible role in patterned hair loss, but the human evidence is limited. The 160 mg amount is below the common full daily extract amount and no fatty-acid percentage is stated.

The berry-extract source and amount are clear, while extract potency is not standardized. Saw palmetto may affect hormone-related treatments and should not be used during pregnancy because of its anti-androgenic potential.

Study evidence
Saw Palmetto Supportive 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Saw Palmetto berry extract
160 mg
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Dairy Free
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Saw Palmetto · 160 mg OverallScore55
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The berry extract is delivered in a convenient oil-friendly softgel, but no fatty acid percentage or extraction method is given. The 160 mg daily amount reaches only half of the usual target. The low serving cost is attractive, although the lack of standardization limits certainty about effective value.

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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

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A full 320 mg fatty-acid 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.
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

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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.
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