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Life Extension Super Saw Palmetto
79/100
SUPPIE SCORE
65/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
82/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Life Extension Super Saw Palmetto Do?
Life Extension Super Saw Palmetto (marketed as PalmettoGuard) provides 160 mg CO2 saw palmetto extract standardized to 136 mg fatty acids plus 45 mg beta-sitosterol, 120 mg nettle root extract, and 1.5 mg boron per softgel.
How does the fatty acid standardization in this saw palmetto extract compare to typical prostate support products?
What is the evidence for combining nettle root extract and boron with saw palmetto for prostate health?
Are there any known differences in absorption between the CO2 saw palmetto extract and other extraction methods?
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What Are the Benefits of Life Extension Super Saw Palmetto?
Based on proven scientific research
Prostate healthModerate
Urinary functionMild
Hormone metabolismMild
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What Are the Side Effects of Life Extension Life Extension Super Saw Palmetto?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Saw Palmetto CO2 extract 160 mg (136 mg fatty acids) per softgel is within typical studied ranges and generally well-tolerated.
•Stinging nettle extract 120 mg and Beta-Sitosterol 45 mg per softgel have low reported adverse event rates in prostate studies.
•Boron as Albion bororganic glycine at 1.5 mg per softgel (3 mg daily) stays well below the 20 mg upper limit for adults.
•Gelatin softgels may not be suitable for vegans or those with gelatin allergies.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Allergens
Gelatin (bovine/porcine)
Inactive Ingredients
Pumpkin seed oil
Low RiskGelatin
Low RiskGlycerin
Low RiskSunflower lecithin
Low RiskPurified water
Low RiskBeeswax
Low RiskMaltodextrin
Low RiskCarob color
Low RiskRosemary extract
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Life Extension Life Extension Super Saw Palmetto?
Saw Palmetto CO2 extract (fruit)
160 mg
Beta-Sitosterol (from pine)
45 mg
Stinging nettle extract (root)
120 mg
Boron (as Albion bororganic glycine)
1.5 mg
pumpkin seed oil
gelatin
glycerin
sunflower lecithin
purified water
beeswax
maltodextrin
carob color
rosemary extract
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Life Extension Super Saw Palmetto compare to the research.
•Saw Palmetto CO2 extract — 160 mg (136 mg total fatty acids) per softgel; daily 320 mg (272 mg fatty acids) falls within the 160–320 mg extract range used in many prostate studies.
•Beta-Sitosterol (from pine) — 45 mg per softgel; daily 90 mg is below the 100–300 mg range commonly studied for BPH symptom relief.
•Boron (as Albion bororganic glycine) — 1.5 mg per softgel; organic glycine form offers good bioavailability but dose contribution is modest relative to typical supplemental levels.
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