Prostate Supplements Review & Top Pick - ConsumerLab.com (2024)

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Save to favorites Summary Which supplements are used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate? What are the health benefits of saw palmetto and what is the right dose? What are the health benefits of beta-sitosterol and what is the right dose? What did CL's tests of prostate supplements find? Which prostate supplements are the best? How safe are prostate supplements made with saw palmetto and/or beta-sitosterol? Make sure you're choosing the best prostate supplements approved in our tests! Saw palmetto and beta-sitosterolsupplementscompared in this review Life Extension Ultra Prostate Formula Nature's Answer Saw Palmetto Extract NOW Clinical Strength Prostate Health ProstaGenix Multiphase Prostate Support Compound Pure Encapsulations Beta-sitosterol Puritan's Pride Saw Palmetto Real Health Prostate Complete Rexall Saw Palmetto 320 mg Super Beta Prostate Advanced Teraputics ProstatePro Trunature Prostate Plus Health Complex Join to unlock the full report and get full access to over 1,400 reviews Latest Clinical Research Updates for Prostate Supplements (Saw Palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol) Prostate Supplement Adverse Events Saw Palmetto for Hair? Saw Palmetto Side Effects Prostadine for Prostate & Urinary Health? Beta-sitosterol & Bleeding Risk? Caution With Stinging Nettle Saw Palmetto Concern Saw Palmetto for Prostate? Saw Palmetto for Prostate? Trouble Reported With Saw Palmetto Men's Health Supplements Don't Help Prostate Cancer Saw Palmetto May Not Work Related CL Answers (14)

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Find the Best Prostate Supplement for Symptoms of BPH. See Which Prostate Supplement Passed or Failed CL's Tests of Quality.

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Prostate Supplement Adverse Events

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Updated February 05, 2024 ⓘ Published February 23, 2021

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Summary

  • Which supplements are used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate?

    Two popular supplements for treating the urinary symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) are saw palmetto berry extract and beta-sitosterol. Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol (or phytosterol) found in very small amounts in saw palmetto and more commonly obtained from other plant sources (see What It Is).
  • What are the health benefits of saw palmetto and what is the right dose?

    Well-controlled clinical trials report little to no benefit with saw palmetto in reducing symptoms of BPH, such a urinary frequency (see Saw Palmetto — What It Does). A typical dose is 320 mg per day of extract standardized to 85% to 95% fatty acids (see Saw Palmetto — What to Consider When Buying).
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    What are the health benefits of beta-sitosterol and what is the right dose?

    Beta-sitosterol has been found in most, but not all studies, to significantly improve perceived symptoms of BPH and urine rate flow (see Beta-Sitosterol — What It Does). Doses used in clinical studies range from 30 mg to 91 mg daily. At a much higher dosage, beta-sitosterol can also lower cholesterol levels (see Beta-Sitosterol — What to Consider When Buying).
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    What did CL's tests of prostate supplements find?

    ConsumerLab.com's tests identified a number of saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol supplements that contained the generally recommended amounts of these ingredients. However, CL discovered that one saw palmetto supplement had none of the key expected marker compound for saw palmetto (see What CL Found).
  • Which prostate supplements are the best?

    Among all of the prostate supplements approved for their quality in this Review, ConsumerLab chose a Top Pick for providing a proper dose of beta-sitosterol for treating symptoms of BPH at a reasonable price.

    Although not tested in this Review, we reviewed the evidence regarding a popular prostate formula, Prostadine.

  • How safe are prostate supplements made with saw palmetto and/or beta-sitosterol?

    Saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol are generally well tolerated, although some individuals may also experience nausea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. Rarely, erectile dysfunction and loss of libido have been reported with use of beta-sitosterol (seeConcerns and Cautions). Be sure to check with a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis before using, since symptoms of enlarged prostate may signal more serious conditions, such as prostate cancer, that require prompt medical treatment (see Concerns and Cautions).

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Saw palmetto and beta-sitosterolsupplementscompared in this review

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Life Extension Ultra Prostate Formula

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Nature's Answer Saw Palmetto Extract

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NOW Clinical Strength Prostate Health

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ProstaGenix Multiphase Prostate Support Compound

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Pure Encapsulations Beta-sitosterol

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Puritan's Pride Saw Palmetto

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Real Health Prostate Complete

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Rexall Saw Palmetto 320 mg

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Super Beta Prostate Advanced

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Teraputics ProstatePro

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Trunature Prostate Plus Health Complex

In this comprehensive review of saw palmetto and beta-sitosterolsupplements for prostate health, you'll get test results and comparisonsfor 16 supplements (including seven that passed our voluntary Quality Certification Program). You'll also find out about two products which are similar to one of the products we tested. You'll learn:

  • Prostate Supplements Review & Top Pick - ConsumerLab.com (24)Which saw palmetto and beta-sitosterolsupplements passed or failed ConsumerLab.com's testing and review
  • Prostate Supplements Review & Top Pick - ConsumerLab.com (25)What saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol can and cannot do for your health
  • Prostate Supplements Review & Top Pick - ConsumerLab.com (26)Which otheringredients in prostate formulas (such as Pygeum, pumpkin seed,nettle, selenium, and zinc) may or may not be helpful
  • Prostate Supplements Review & Top Pick - ConsumerLab.com (27)The dosages of saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol used in treating prostate enlargement
  • Prostate Supplements Review & Top Pick - ConsumerLab.com (28)Potential side-effects of saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol

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Latest Clinical Research Updates for Prostate Supplements (Saw Palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol)

Prostate Supplement Adverse Events

February 06, 2024

A popular prostate supplement has been associated with more than 1,000 cases of adverse events, particularly reports of blood in the urine, according to a recent review. Get the details in our Prostate Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick among prostate supplements.

Saw Palmetto for Hair?

November 17, 2023

Does taking saw palmetto orally or applying it to the scalp help reduce hair shedding in men and women? Find out what a recent study found in the Saw Palmetto section of our Prostate Supplements Review.

Also see our article about supplements and shampoos for hair.

Saw Palmetto Side Effects

July 25, 2023

What are the most commonly reported side effects with saw palmetto use? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Prostate Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among prostate supplements.

Prostadine for Prostate & Urinary Health?

May 09, 2023

Prostadine is a supplement that claims to support prostate health and bladder control, but does it really work? Find out in our Prostate Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick among prostate supplements.

Also see our article about supplements to reduce nighttime urination.

Beta-sitosterol & Bleeding Risk?

June 24, 2022

Does taking beta-sitosterol increase bleeding risk? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Prostate Supplements Review.

Caution With Stinging Nettle

January 04, 2022

Stinging nettle is promoted to reduce seasonal allergies and is a common ingredient in prostate supplements. Rarely, however, it may cause breast changes in both men and women, as was recently reported. Get the details in our updated article about Supplements for Seasonal Allergies. Also see the Concerns and Cautions section of our Prostate Supplements Review.

Saw Palmetto Concern

November 09, 2021

Does saw palmetto cause sexual dysfunction? Get the details in the updated Concerns and Cautions section of our Prostate Supplements Review.

Saw Palmetto for Prostate?

August 03, 2019

A recent clinical study is the latest to evaluate the potential benefit of saw palmetto in reducing symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) in men. Find out what this, and previous studies, have shown in the What It Does section of the Prostate Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol supplements.

Saw Palmetto for Prostate?

March 20, 2018

Saw palmetto extract was once popular for reducing symptoms of prostate enlargement, but studies subsequently failed to find a benefit. A recent study assessed whether it could boost the effectiveness of conventional medical treatment. Get the results in the What It Does section of the Saw Palmetto Supplements Review.

Trouble Reported With Saw Palmetto

May 06, 2017

A 64 year-old man developed pancreatitis and heart block (dangerously slow heart rate) after supplementing with saw palmetto, according to a recent report. For details, see the "Cautions and Concerns" section of the Prostate Supplements Review >>

Men's Health Supplements Don't Help Prostate Cancer

October 21, 2015

While there is some evidence that certain supplements may help relieve symptoms of prostate enlargement (BPH), a recent study shows no benefit with regard to prostate cancer treatment. Details are in the Prostate Supplements Review >>

Saw Palmetto May Not Work

October 04, 2011

It's used by many men hoping to reduce urinary symptoms caused by benign growth of the prostate, or BPH, but a new, well-designed study suggests that it doesn't work. Some other recent research suggest the same. Even when doubling and tripling the standard dose, the high-quality saw palmetto extract used in the new study failed to provide benefit.

What should you do? You may want to consider a different supplement -- beta-sitosterol, a phytosterol. The evidence remains fairly good for beta-sitosterol. To find out more about saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, and the supplements we have tested, see the Prostate Supplements Review.More >>

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I use beta-sitosterol for my prostate. Should it be taken with or without food? How should you take the prostate supplement beta-sitosterol to maximize absorption? Learn more at ConsumerLab.com.
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I have been having dizziness for the past few months and am wondering if it could be a side effect of supplements I take. Which supplements cause dizziness? Find out which supplements that may cause dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance, including garlic, melatonin, saw palmetto, and red yeast rice.
Is Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) helpful for prostate or breast cancer? Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) information including its effects on cancer, such as prostate cancer, and more.
I am female and purchased a saw palmetto supplement for hair loss, but the bottle says it is only for men. Is it unsafe for women? Learn more about the safety of saw palmetto in women with hair loss.
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