Saw Palmetto Plus w/Nettle Root 250 gels by Pure Encapsulations

Saw Palmetto Plus

Saw Palmetto Plus provides a combination of wellresearched natural extracts for supporting the health and function of the prostate gland.

• Prostate Function

Each Softgel Capsule Contains 
Saw palmetto (serenoa repens) extract 
(standardized to contain 85% total fatty acids and 0.15% phytosterols) 160 mg. 
pumpkin seed oil (curcurbita pepo) (fresh pressed) 320 mg. 
Pygeum africanum extract 
(standardized to contain 13% total sterols) 20 mg. 
Nettle root extract (urtica dioica L.) (10:1) (standardized to contain 0.8% beta-sitosterol) (standardized to contain 5% amino acids) 200 mg. 

Other ingredients: Carob (to darken capsules), gelatin. 

Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 2-4 capsules per day,
in divided doses, between meals.

Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or Precautions?
Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. Rare
side effects of saw palmetto include occasional gastrointestinal distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, itching, and
headache. Nettle has been associated with sweating and
skin rash. Consult your physician for more information.

Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
Saw palmetto and nettle may be contra-indicated with
blood thinning medications. Saw palmetto is contraindicated with oral contraceptive medications and estrogen
replacement medications. Blood pressure or blood sugar
monitoring may be required with nettle for individuals on
anti-hypertensive or anti-diabetes medications. Consult
your physician for more information.

What Is The Source?
Saw palmetto extract is produced using a supercritical
CO2 extraction process. It is derived from Serenoa
repens fruit and standardized to contain 85% total fatty
acids. It typically contains 0.15% phytosterols. Pumpkin
seed oil is derived from fresh pressed Cucurbita pepo.
Pygeum africanum extract (bark) is standardized to contain 12% total sterols. It is wild-crafted and sustainably
harvested to protect the tree. Pygeum harvesting is
watched over by CITES. Nettle root is a 10:1 extract
derived from Urtica dioica L. It typically contains 0.8%
beta-sitosterol and 5% amino acids.

Prostate Function: Saw palmetto has been used safely
for decades to support proper prostate and urinary
function. Its primary mode of action involves maintaining healthy testosterone metabolism and enzyme
activities. In a JAMA meta-analysis involving 18
randomized controlled trials and almost 3,000 men,
saw palmetto promoted healthy urinary flow. Pygeum
africanum demonstrated similar support in another
related meta-analysis. Research suggests that it may
maintain healthy prostaglandin and prolactin metabolism
in the prostate. Pumpkin seed oil provides essential
fatty acids and zinc, important for prostate health. Nettle
root, also known as stinging nettles or Urtica dioica, has
indicated the ability to support healthy enzyme activity
and maintain healthy hormone metabolism in prostate
cells. In a multicenter study examining the effect of
nettle root extract in over 5,000 individuals, the extract
supported prostate health in the majority of subjects.