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Product Review: Prostate Supplements (Saw Palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol) |
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Initial Posting: 1/30/06 Updated: 4/22/08
Summary for non-subscribers:
Sample Test Results of Approved Products:
Listed alphabetically below are examples of products that passed. These "Approved" products met their label claim and ConsumerLab.com's standards. To get the full report covering 20 saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol supplements, along with our recommendations, you must SUBSCRIBE or LOG IN now.
Examples of Results For Saw Palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol Products
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Name of Product and Labeled Amount of Saw Palmetto per Unit, Number of Units per day
(Click on 'Ingredients' for full listing and special designations, e.g., gluten-free.)
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Manufacturer
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Distributor
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Daily Amount of Saw Palmetto (mg)
Amount of Fatty Acids/ Sterols Claimed on Label
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Test Results:
(See Passing Score for More Information.) |
APPROVAL STATUS:
APPROVED
(Passed)
or
NOT
APPROVED
(Failed) |
Contained Expected Amount of Key Ingredi-
ent(s)1
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Nature's Bounty® Saw Palmetto 450 mg, 450 mg per capsule, 3-5 per day*
Ingredients |
Mfd. by Nature's Bounty |
1350 - 2250 mg berry |
APPROVED
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Nutrilite® Saw Palmetto and Nettle Root, 106 mg per capsule, 3 per day*
Ingredients |
Dist. by Acess Business Corp. International LLC |
318 mg extract |
APPROVED
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Puritan's Pride® Prosta-metto®, Saw Palmetto Complex with Pygeum For Men, 80 mg per softgel, 4 per day*
Ingredients
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Mfd. by Puritan's Pride, Inc. |
320 mg extract
85-95% fatty acids and sterols
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APPROVED
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Puritan's Pride® Saw Palmetto 160 mg, Standardized to contain 85% fatty acids, For Men, Standardized Extract, 160 mg per softgel, 2 per day*
Ingredients
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Dist. by Puritan's Pride, Inc. |
320 mg extract
85% fatty acids
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APPROVED
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Sundown® Natural Whole Herb Saw Palmetto 450 mg, 450 mg per capsule, 2 per day*
Ingredients |
Mfd. by Sundown, Inc. |
900 mg berry |
APPROVED
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Vitamin World® Extra Strength Prostametto®, Saw Palmetto Complex, 160 mg per softgel, 2 per day*
Ingredients
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Dist. by Vitamin World, Inc. |
320 mg extract
85% fatty acids and sterols
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APPROVED
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Vitamin World® Saw Palmetto 320 mg, 320 mg per softgel, 1 per day*
Ingredients
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Dist. by Vitamin World, Inc. |
320 mg extract
85% fatty acids and sterols
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APPROVED
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*Tested through CL's Voluntary Certification Program prior to, at time of, or after the posting of this Product Review.
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Unless otherwise noted, information about the products listed above is based on the samples purchased by ConsumerLab.com (CL) for this Product Review. Manufacturers may change ingredients and label information at any time, so be sure to check labels carefully when evaluating the products you use or buy. If a product's ingredients differ from what is listed above, it may not necessarily be of the same quality as what was tested.
The information contained in this report is based on the compilation and review of information from product labeling and analytical testing. CL applies what it believes to be the most appropriate testing methods and standards. The information in this report does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of CL, its officers or employees. CL cannot assure the accuracy of information provided to it by third parties. Liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in this report is hereby disclaimed..
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Copyright ConsumerLab.com, LLC, 2006. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced, excerpted, or cited in any fashion without the express written permission of ConsumerLab.com LLC.
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CONSUMERLAB.COM RESULTS FOR BETA-SITOSTEROL SUPPLEMENTS
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Name of Product and Labeled Amount of Beta-Sitosterol per Unit, Number of Units per day
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Manufacturer
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Distributor
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Daily Amount of Beta-Sitosterol (mg)
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Test Results:
(See Passing Score for More Information.) |
APPROVAL STATUS:
APPROVED
(Passed)
or
NOT
APPROVED
(Failed) |
Contained Labeled Amount of Key Ingredient(s)
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Puritan's Pride® Beta Sitosterol, 125 mg per softgel, 4 per day*
Ingredients
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Dist. by Puritan's Pride, Inc. |
500 mg |
APPROVED2
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Vitamin World® Beta Sitosterol 125 mg, 125 mg per softgel, 4 per day*
Ingredients
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Dist. by Vitamin World, Inc.
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500 mg
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APPROVED
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*Tested through CL's Voluntary Certification Program prior to, at time of, or after the posting of this Product Review.
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1 Product designed for cholesterol-lowering. A lower dose than suggested should be used for treating BPH. See ConsumerTips for dosing information.
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Unless otherwise noted, information about the products listed above is based on the samples purchased by ConsumerLab.com (CL) for this Product Review. Manufacturers may change ingredients and label information at any time, so be sure to check labels carefully when evaluating the products you use or buy. If a product's ingredients differ from what is listed above, it may not necessarily be of the same quality as what was tested.
The information contained in this report is based on the compilation and review of information from product labeling and analytical testing. CL applies what it believes to be the most appropriate testing methods and standards. The information in this report does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of CL, its officers or employees. CL cannot assure the accuracy of information provided to it by third parties. Liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in this report is hereby disclaimed..
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Copyright ConsumerLab.com, LLC, 2006. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced, excerpted, or cited in any fashion without the express written permission of ConsumerLab.com LLC.
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