Saw Palmetto Extract with Pumpkin Seed Oil*

Our saw palmetto contains 100% concentrated oil extract rich in free fatty acids—the compounds responsible for its benefits and the form used in clinical research. Because this extract is highly concentrated, it requires a specialized capsule that can safely contain the oil, prevent leakage and degradation, and help deliver it properly for absorption.

Plant-based capsules such as tapioca, rice, or pullulan are not suitable for this type of concentrated oil extract. They work well for powders but do not provide the stability needed for our formulation.

We understand concerns about ingredients such as carrageenan and modified corn starch. The carrageenan used in our capsules is food-grade (non-degraded) carrageenan, which is different from the degraded form associated with safety concerns. Both carrageenan and modified corn starch are used in extremely small amounts and are necessary to create a stable capsule for this highly concentrated botanical extract.

Our goal is always to use the cleanest ingredients possible while ensuring the potency, stability, and effectiveness of the finished product.

The percent yield from the fruit is 12%. The extract itself contains 85-95% fatty acids.

Our Saw Palmetto formulation contains 80% saw palmetto extract and 20% pumpkin seed oil. Each serving provides 320 mg of pharmaceutical-grade saw palmetto extract, which is the clinically recommended and ideal dosage for saw palmetto extract based on extensive clinical studies.

Yes, it is perfectly safe and acceptable for females to take this product. 

Yes, our saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil extract do contain beta-sitosterol. It is a naturally-occurring phytonutrient found in the pumpkin seed oil. The pumpkin seed oil included in our nutritional supplement is for its beta-sitosterol and other mineral contents. The softgels provide about 0.8 mg beta-sitosterol, found in both USPlus and pumpkin seed oil. Total phytosterol content is about 1.2 mg.

Fatty acids are one of the primary active nutrients in saw palmetto, and the concentration of fatty acids is indicative of the potency and purity of the saw palmetto. The 90% fatty acid content qualifies our saw palmetto as pharmaceutical-grade. All clinical trials conducted on saw palmetto show a high concentration of fatty acids (over 80%), which is essential to receiving saw palmetto's full benefit.

We believe orally taking the saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil is the best use, so we don't promote this method, but yes, you can do this! Here are some basic instructions, and if you have another recipe or technique you are planning on using, that is great too.Blend 1 tablespoon of olive oil with a capsule of saw palmetto extract and pumpkin seed oil in a bowl. Heat the oil for a couple of seconds until it is slightly warm. Start rubbing the oil into your scalp with your fingertips. Once your scalp is fully covered, continue massaging it with your fingers for about 15 minutes. Leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes, wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo, and let your hair air dry. You can also mix the capsule with just warm water and apply it to your scalp, leaving it in all day.

Saw Palmetto positively influences testosterone levels, but it is not a testosterone booster. It is a DHT blocker. The body converts testosterone into DHT, and DHT wreaks havoc on the prostate contributing to hair loss. By preventing the conversion of testosterone to DHT, your body maintains the testosterone levels it already has.

There is no tangible Vitamin A in our Saw Palmetto product. It contains only extracted oils - the Vitamin A content from pumpkin seeds is in the actual plant mass. The primary nutrients in our Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed softgels are fatty acids.