Saw Palmetto Q&A

Saw Palmetto Q&A

You had some questions, and now we have answers. Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Saw Palmetto. If you find that a question you’re specifically curious about hasn’t been answered in this article, please feel free to reach out to customerservice@zhounutrition.com and find out more! Once you find the answer you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to help keep this Q&A up to date! 


Q: Is this supplement verified by a third-party company?
A: Yes, our products are tested by an independent 3rd party analytical lab to ensure purity and potency. 
Here's a breakdown of our process to ensure that our supplements facts label is accurate: 
1.) We only source ingredients from the highest quality manufacturers in the world. 
2.) Once we receive raw materials at our facility, we test them to ensure purity and there are no contaminants present. 
3.) We adhere to strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) during the production process. We are regularly inspected by 3rd party organizations to hold us accountable to these standards. 
4.) Once the finished product is complete, we have a 3rd party lab test the product to ensure that the product has the exact ingredients and dosages that we claim on the label. This lab also tests for anything that shouldn't be in the product (heavy metals & microbiological contaminants). 

Q: Are there any differences between saw palmetto serenoa repens and saw palmetto berry?
A: Serenoa repens is the scientific name for the saw palmetto plant.

Q: What’s Saw Palmetto’s serving size?
A: Serving size: 1 capsule. Servings per container: 100. 

Q: Is saw palmetto only for men?
A: Saw palmetto isn't specifically designed for men. It is just a very popular product for men because it supports prostate health. He has been shown to have many health benefits for women as well.

Q: Is it organic?
A: No, our saw palmetto is not organic.

Q: Is Saw Palmetto allergen free?
A: Saw Palmetto is screened for Gluten, Soy, Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, and Wheat.

Q: Saw Palmetto: I noticed it's 45% standardized, but studies I'm reading show 85-90% is optimal. Is there a reason yours is low?
A: While there are many different standardized raw materials, our team of experts has crafted a formula that makes sense, containing BOTH POWDER & EXTRACT. Some supplements contain only extract, which takes away from the synergy of the whole plant. Including the whole berry powder allows this formula to offer maximum benefits.

Q: What extraction method do you use for Saw Palmetto?
A: We use a natural extraction method for our Saw Palmetto Extract. We do NOT use the chemical solvent, Hexane.