Saw Palmetto Formula
GNC Men's Saw Palmetto Formula is a Botanical with Nutrients product, categorized under Vitamins & Minerals, formulated to support men's health. It contains Saw Palmetto berry powder at 500mg, Pumpkin seed meal powder at 80mg, Pygeum bark powder at 50mg, and Lycopene at 1mg. Notably, Zinc is included at a clinically studied dose of 7.5mg. However, the product received an N+ Score of 49, earning an F grade, indicating a below-average overall quality. While Zinc is adequately dosed, other key botanicals like Saw Palmetto are often studied at higher concentrations or standardized extracts, suggesting potential underdosing for optimal efficacy. This product may appeal to those seeking some foundational support with a clinically dosed mineral.
About This Product
Saw Palmetto Formula by GNC Men's is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 5 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 49/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Zinc.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (5 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc | 7.500 mg | Adequate |
| Lycopene | 1.000 mg | N/A |
| Saw Palmetto berry powder | 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Pygeum bark powder | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Pumpkin seed meal powder | 80.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
