Solgar Saw Palmetto is a dietary supplement in vegetable capsules, with palm fruit Serenoa repens. Each capsule contains 300mg extract of fruit and 220mg raw fruit, combining the concentrated with the whole plant material. The shell is vegetable, made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and the package contains 100 vegetable capsules, suitable for vegan diet.
It is aimed at adult men, typically from 45 and above, who want to include Saw Palmetto in their daily routine in a consistent, declared amount, as part of a balanced diet and not as a replacement for medical monitoring.
The Serenoa repens is a dwarf palm that grows in the sandy coastal areas of the southeastern United States. The plant is low and spreading, with characteristic needle-like leaves, from which it gets its English name. The part used is the dark fruit, which matures in autumn and is traditionally hand-picked.
Unlike many other herbs, where the interest is in polyphenols or alkaloids, the characteristic profile of the Saw Palmetto fruit is lipophilic. The fruit is a source of fatty acids and phytosterols, which is why standardized extracts on the market are usually produced with lipophilic extraction methods. The combination of extract and raw fruit chosen here by Solgar yields both the concentrated lipid fraction and the complete plant material. Health claims for botanicals remain under evaluation by EFSA, so in this text we describe the composition rather than the effect.**
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the product is described as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer. Saw Palmetto does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA and remains the subject of research, so it should not be read as a promise of effect on the prostate, urine or hormones.
It is a mono-herbal preparation, without vitamins or minerals, so it does not carry approved health claims. What stands out is the detailed declaration of two separate quantities per capsule, 300mg extract and 220mg raw fruit, instead of a concentrated number. The user knows exactly what they are getting.
The list of excipients is limited to three items: vegetable shell, silicon dioxide and vegetable magnesium stearate. The manufacturer's statement says that the product contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten or dairy, nor artificial preservatives, fragrances or colors.
It suits adult men who are regularly monitored by a urologist and want to discuss with them the addition of a botanical preparation. It suits those who already know Saw Palmetto and want a form with declared quantities. It suits people who prefer a simple one-capsule-a-day regimen. Finally, it suits men on a vegan diet, as the shell is vegetable.
It is a dietary supplement, not a medicine. It does not replace medical diagnosis or any treatment. Difficulty in urination, frequent urination, changes in urine flow or blood in urine need immediate evaluation by a doctor, as they may be due to various conditions that require timely diagnosis.
Main ingredients per vegetable capsule: Saw Palmetto fruit extract (Serenoa repens) 300mg, raw Saw Palmetto fruit 220mg.
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable capsule shell), silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate.
Free from: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten and dairy. Free from artificial preservatives, fragrances or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: vegetable capsule.
Recommended dosage: Adults, one vegetable capsule daily, preferably with meals.
With one capsule a day, the 100-capsule package lasts for about 100 days, or over three months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are taking medication, especially hormonal, prostate medication or anticoagulants, consult your doctor before use. The product is intended for adults and is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Store the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
300mg extract of fruit and 220mg raw fruit, two distinct forms of the same plant material.
A dwarf palm of the southeastern United States. The fruit is used, not the leaf or root.
The extract yields the concentrated lipid fraction of the fruit, while the raw fruit brings the complete plant material.
Only after consultation with your doctor, who will evaluate possible interaction.
No. No supplement replaces medical evaluation, and urological symptoms need diagnosis.
The manufacturer positions it in men's health products. For any other use, a doctor or pharmacist's advice is required.
About 100 days, with one capsule a day.
* Saw Palmetto does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims about the benefits are attributed to the manufacturer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
** Information about the plant ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by EFSA.
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Main ingredients per vegetable capsule: Saw Palmetto fruit extract (Serenoa repens) 300mg, raw Saw Palmetto fruit 220mg.
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable capsule shell), silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate.
Free from: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten and dairy. Free from artificial preservatives, fragrances or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: vegetable capsule.
Recommended dosage: Adults, one phytocapsule daily, preferably with meals.
With one capsule per day, the 100-capsule package is sufficient for approximately 100 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are taking medication, especially hormonal, prostate treatment, or anticoagulant, consult your doctor before use. The product is intended for adults and is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
