Best Saw Palmetto 320mg Extract 60SG

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Code:

DRB-00082

Size:

60 S/G

MSRP:

$ 15.99

Does Not Contain: milk, egg, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, sugar, sweeteners, starch, salt, or preservatives.

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Best Saw Palmetto Extract (320 mg) 60 Softgels

Science-based nutrition
Dietary supplement
Supports healthy function of the prostate gland and urinary tract*

Best Saw Palmetto Extract contains pure Saw palmetto extract guaranteed to supply 85% to 95% fatty acids and beneficial plant sterols, which are the herb's key active ingredients. Extraction is done using carbon dioxide, the finished product is free of solvent residues.

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 softgel daily with or without food.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Serving per container: 60 servings
Amount Per Serving %DV

Saw Palmetto berry extract 320 mg †
- Fatty Acids standardized to 288 mg
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† Daily Values not established.

Other ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), glycerin.

Contains nothing other than listed ingredients.

320mg, 60S/G

Doctor's Best Supplements - Ingredients - Best Saw Palmetto 320mg Extract 60SG

Standardized Saw palmetto berry extract, guaranteed to supply 85% to 95% percent fatty acids and beneficial plant sterols.

Effective Prostate Support*

Saw palmetto extract is one of the world's leading herbal products for prostate support. Widely-cited clinical studies conducted during the 1980s have clearly established the ability of Saw palmetto extract to significantly support prostate-related urinary function. Saw palmetto's key active ingredients help to enhance prostate gland structure, as shown in clinical studies where saw palmetto extract promoted healthy urinary functions and prostate structure;. quality of life scores also improved.

The results with saw palmetto extract have been duplicated in open trials and controlled, double-blind studies.

Saw palmetto’s effectiveness comes from its content of natural fatty acids and sterols. These include oleic acid, lauric acid, campasterol, stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol and others. The standard of quality for saw palmetto extract products is a high concentration of fatty acids and sterols, equaling up to 95%.

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FAQ's

Q1.	What is the percentage of sterols found in the Best Saw Palmetto?
A1.	The product contains 0.2% sterols. The wording of the label is correct as: “Best Saw Palmetto Extract contains pure Saw palmetto extract guaranteed to supply 85% to 95% fatty acids and beneficial plant sterols, which are the herb's key active ingredients”.

Q2.	What is the source of the gelatin found in the softgel found in several of the DRB products?
A2.	The source of the gelatin softgels is beef.

Q3.	I am somewhat confused on how to take the DRB products. On many of the labels the Suggested Adult Use will list something along the lines of: Take 2 capsules daily, but it does not state whether they should be taken together or separately. What is the correct usage?
A3.	Unless otherwise specified on the label, the product may be taken together or separately.

Q4.	Is there a limit to how many vitamins can be taken safely in one day?
A4.	While our bodies need vitamins and minerals, like other things, if taken in large amounts they may adversely affect health. Large amounts of anything can be toxic. It is important to follow all label directions and discuss any concerns with your physician.

Q5.	What are the other ingredients and why are they used?
A5.	These are used as flow agents and aid in the production to keep the machinery running smoothly and the capsules filling correctly. Similarly for the croscarmellose sodium, which is cellulose (sourced from the cell walls of green plants), and is used to help disintegrate the tablet in the stomach.

Q6.	What is Silicon Dioxide and how is it produced?
A6.	Silicon dioxide is the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust, and it is found across the world in various forms. Silicon dioxide (SiO2) in its pure form is colorless to white. Precipitated synthetic amorphous silicas are obtained from a process essentially using sand. Precipitated silica is a safe (non-crystalline) mineral. According to the relevant United States and European Union standards, precipitated silica is non-hazardous with regard to manufacture, transportation and handling. Precipitated silica is an inert powder and a certified food and feed additive.

Q7.	Should I be concerned when I see that Silicon Dioxide has been used as an excipient in DRB products?
A7.	According to numerous studies reviewed to date on this long-term Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) listed food additive, the following was found: The oral toxicity in mice is greater than (>) 5 grams/kilogram of body weight (Kimmerle 1968), or greater than 350 grams in one dose in humans based on allometric comparisons between mice and humans. A single dose of 2.5 grams of amorphous polymeric silicon dioxide to human volunteers did not significantly raise the SiO2 excretion in the urine thus suggesting poor absorption of the compound (silicon dioxide)--(Langendorf 1966). Less than one one-hundredth (1000th) of the dose was found in urine, suggesting extremely poor absorption--(Langendorf 1966). This would suggest that there is no scientific reason to eliminate silicon dioxide as an excipient at the very low levels found in dietary supplements. For further information re: Silicon dioxide, see "Minerals, Trace Elements and Human Health, 4th Edition."

Q8.	Why is silicon dioxide used as an excipient in DRB products?
A8.	Silicon Dioxide is commonly used as a flow agent in supplements. It also works as an anti-caking agent, and is added as an ingredient in foods, many multivitamins and mineral supplements because silicon is necessary for good health and is a necessary nutrient for the health of skin, hair, nails and bones.

Q9.	Since Doctor's Best does not manufacture its supplements, how are the purity and integrity of supplements verified? In addition, how are your prices lower than other brands? Does this mean that quality is being compromised?
A9.	Doctor's Best supplements are manufactured in the US at cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) certified facilities. All of our manufacturers and suppliers go through our vendor qualification program, which includes inspections and testing, before we agree to work with them. Our finished products have also been tested at the raw material level, in process, and as a finished product to ensure safety and quality. We place the highest importance on safety and quality and do not compromise for the sake of a better price point. The price points are lower because of production size and the overall business structure. We also place great importance on making our supplements available and affordable to those who need them most.

Q10.	What is HPLC?
A10.	HPLC stands for "High Performance Liquid Chromatography." This is an analytical lab testing method that is used to quantify the active ingredients. It is considered to be a very sensitive and accurate test. HPLC testing is a tool recognized as a quality benchmark for herbal extracts.

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