Saw Palmetto 540 mg 250 Caps by Swanson Premium

by SWANSON

Product Features

• The world's leading men's herb
• A natural source of fatty acids and sterols for prostate support
• Each capsule supplies 540 mg of premium grade whole berry

Product Description

Swanson Saw Palmetto is a great way for men to support their prostate. This potent herb is a natural source of fatty acids and sterols designed to ensure the health that men deserve. Our saw palmetto capsules supply 540 mg of premium-grade whole berry powder.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 6 inches ; 7.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• ASIN: B00068UB4Q
• UPC: 087614019109
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,611 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars THIS 3-8% FREE FATTY ACID STANDARDIZED PRODUCT DOESN'T COMPARE TO THE 85-95% NEEDED FOR A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT, March 22, 2006

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Heather L. Parisi "Robert and Heather Parisi" (St. Augustine, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saw Palmetto 540 mg 250 Caps by Swanson Premium (Health and Beauty)

FIRST THOUGHT IS A DEAL BREAKER:

Saw Palmetto really needs to be standardized for at least 85% fatty acids. All of the research, that has indictated its use, to be beneficial, has come from saw palmetto standardized from 85-95% fatty acids. Doses of 3-8% fatty acids simply have little or no therapeutic value, just like Hawthorn that is not standardized. Also, like Hawthorn, Saw Palmetto is used for the treatment of a serious ailment, BPH [Benign prostatic hyperplasia], and therefore should be treated with precision and with the care of a qualified physician.

I should say that I purchase most of my herbal and supplemental products from Swanson, but not this one, and for the reasons stated above.

SAM'S CLUB actually carries a standardized product [85% fatty acids] and you get 350 softgels for under $11.! If price is not your biggest concern, consider either "Nature's Way" or "Now" standardized Saw Palmetto. Swanson sells the "Nature's Way" product and other vendors here at Amazon carry the "Now" brand.

[I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY PRODUCT OR COMPANY]

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The wrong stuff, November 16, 2007

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David Ross "Cook, Chemist, Nurse" (Rochester, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saw Palmetto 540 mg 250 Caps by Swanson Premium (Health and Beauty)

Some scientific studies have shown that 320 mg daily of standardized saw palmetto extract may be effective in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia(BPH). This product offering is not an effective dose as noted by one other reviewer. The standardized extracts are what you need to buy in order to get an effective dose.

The best price for the right stuff is for Swanson 320 mg standardized extract Saw Palmetto 320 Mg 60 Sgels at $4.49 for 60 caps of 320 mg extract.

In simple terms BPH means that the prostate is enlarged and slowing down the male urinary stream. The downside of taking saw palmetto is that it should not be an excuse for avoiding an exam and discussion with your doctor. For example an exam and blood test may be needed to rule out prostate cancer. So man up and see your doctor if you have urinary symptoms that might be BPH or might be cancer. That done you can consider whether to take saw palmetto.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for the price, December 17, 2011

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luis - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Saw Palmetto 540 mg 250 Caps by Swanson Premium (Health and Beauty)

Great product !!!!!! Great price !!!! Fast shipping i would recomend this product anybody I look all around and for the tablets that you get is great price.