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NOW Pygeum and Saw Palmetto Extract: Advanced Prostate & Urinary Tract Support
Maintaining lower urinary tract comfort and healthy prostate tissue becomes increasingly critical for men over the age of 40. NOW® Pygeum and Saw Palmetto Extract (120 Softgels) delivers a scientifically calibrated, standardized botanical formula designed to support healthy urinary flow, reduce nocturnal voiding frequency, and maintain normal prostate cellular integrity.
Unlike generic saw palmetto pills that rely on unstandardized, raw powdered berries, this formula combines concentrated Pygeum africanum bark extract, standardized Serenoa repens berry extract, and cold-pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil. This lipid-based delivery matrix provides targeted phytosterols and essential fatty acids to promote optimal male hormonal balance and detrusor muscle tone.
The Dual-Action Mechanism: How Pygeum & Saw Palmetto Work Together
The combination of Pygeum and Saw Palmetto Extract targets prostate health from multiple physiological angles, offering synergistic support that single-herb formulas cannot match:
- Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase (Saw Palmetto Berry Extract):
Standardized to deliver a minimum of 85% bioactive fatty acids, Serenoa repens helps inhibit 5-alpha reductase - the primary intracellular enzyme responsible for converting circulating testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Elevated DHT levels within prostate tissue drive benign glandular enlargement. By modulating 5-AR activity and blocking DHT from binding to androgen receptors, saw palmetto promotes healthy epithelial tissue architecture.
- Modulation of Bladder Tone & Growth Factors (Pygeum Bark Extract):
Sourced from the African evergreen tree (Pygeum africanum / Prunus africana) and standardized to 13% phytosterols (calculated as beta-sitosterol), pygeum acts directly on the bladder and detrusor muscle. Clinical literature demonstrates that pygeum's triterpenes and phytosterols help inhibit basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and epidermal growth factor (EGF), while reducing bladder irritability, easing urinary urgency, and supporting a steady urinary stream.
- Essential Fatty Acid & Delta-7-Sterol Transport (Pumpkin Seed Oil Base):
NOW formulated this supplement with a base of 1,500 mg cold-pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo) per serving. Pumpkin seed oil contributes bioavailable linoleic and oleic essential fatty acids alongside delta-7-phytosterols. Serving as a lipophilic carrier, it significantly enhances the intestinal bioavailability of the fat-soluble sterols in both pygeum and saw palmetto.
Targeted Benefits for Men's Lower Urinary Tract Health
Regular supplementation with standardized pygeum and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil provides multi-system functional support:
- Promotes Peak Urinary Flow Rates (Qmax): Helps relieve pressure on the urethral channel to support a more forceful, uninterrupted urinary stream.
- Reduces Frequent Nighttime Urination (Nocturia): Assists the bladder in emptying more fully, cutting down on sleep interruptions caused by the constant urge to void.
- Soothes Localized Inflammation: Phytosterols and pentacyclic triterpenes help downregulate eicosanoid and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) inflammatory pathways within prostatic tissues.
- Supports Long-Term Hormonal Balance: Helps buffer localized androgen conversions in aging men without suppressing systemic vitality.
Complete Supplement Facts & Ingredient Profile
Every production batch of NOW Pygeum & Saw Palmetto Extract undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), to verify potency, purity, and exact botanical standardization.
| Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Softgels | Servings Per Container: 60 |
| Component |
Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
| Calories |
15 |
* |
| Total Fat |
1.5 g |
2%** |
| Polyunsaturated Fat |
0.75 g |
† |
| Monounsaturated Fat |
0.75 g |
† |
| Saw Palmetto Extract (Berry)
(Serenoa repens) [Standardized to min. 85% Fatty Acids] |
160 mg |
† |
| Pygeum Extract (Bark)
(Pygeum africanum) [Standardized to min. 13% Phytosterols] |
50 mg |
† |
| Pumpkin Seed Oil
(Cucurbita pepo) (Cold-Pressed) |
1.5 g (1,500 mg) |
† |
| ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
* Daily reference values represent standard caloric intake. |
Other Ingredients: Softgel Capsule [bovine gelatin (BSE-free), glycerin, water, carob].
Allergen Free From: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or sesame ingredients. Produced in a certified GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Quality Assured: Non-GMO formulation. Bottle made from 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin. Packaged and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced raw materials.
