Triquetra Health Saw Palmetto Extract With Pumpkin Seed Oil helps to support a healthy prostate.
 
Their saw palmetto extract exceeds US Pharmacopeia Pharmaceutical grade standards, with 320 mg per softgel, 90% fatty acid content, and a 100% oil extract.
 
Pumpkin Seed Oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids and phytosterols that complement saw palmetto by supporting healthy prostate and urinary function.
 
Their saw palmetto is grown and extracted in Central Florida using a clean CO2 extraction process, ensuring it is 100% free of contaminants, additives, irradiation, and unwanted solvents like hexane and acetone.
 
Their saw palmetto Extract is the highest quality, with over a 95% composition of active nutrients, and the Pumpkin Seed Oil contributes to potent beta-sitosterol levels.
 
The saw palmetto is grown and harvested in central Florida. The berries are transferred from the local farmers to the extraction facility, which is only a few miles away. Most saw palmetto products are now made from saw palmetto grown in southeast Asia, which is actually a different species of saw palmetto and does not have the same benefits as the real thing but is much cheaper to produce.
 
Triquetra Health Saw Palmetto Extract has been developed in partnership with Valensa in Florida, the leading producer of the highest quality saw palmetto extract in the world.
 
Due to the increased cost of saw palmetto, adulteration problems are widespread and affecting a huge number of products. It's essential to know exactly where your saw palmetto is coming from and who makes it.
 
Ingredients: Florida-grown Saw Palmetto Berries, 10:1 concentrate and Pumpkin Seed Oil
Other Ingredients: Pea starch, glycerin, non-degraded carrageenan, disodium phosphate, and purified water
Suggested Use: Take one softgel daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
 
FAQ's:
 
Why is carrageenan used as an ingredient?
 
We understand your potential concern with this ingredient. Hopefully, this answer can provide you with a little more clarity about its necessity and safety.

The product contains a unique saw palmetto extract with a highly concentrated free fatty acid content. It is the active and most essential ingredient in saw palmetto.
 
The concentration of free fatty acids is extremely high, requiring the appropriate form of encapsulation. The capsules used are essential in maintaining the proper encapsulation of these nutrients, preventing degradation that can lead to rot and leakage. The softgel capsules are also the most stable form for delivering the potent content of these ingredients. It is also important to deliver these nutrients to the region in the digestive system where they can be absorbed.

Tapioca, rice, or pullulan capsules would not adequately sustain or deliver the concentration of nutrients from pure saw palmetto extract. If you look at the capsules, they are, in fact, pure oil extract. Many other products come in crushed berry form or powder, which contain only 9% free fatty acid concentration and can be encapsulated in various forms, but have little to no nutritional value. One capsule of free fatty acid content in Triquetra Health Saw Palmetto is equivalent to nine or more of the powder or crushed berry forms.

We understand your concern and desire for clean labels with pure ingredients.

With that said, much information regarding some ingredients is a bit misleading. All studies related to carrageenan being problematic are associated with the degraded form. In fact, this form is dangerous, but the non-degraded forms are not dangerous.
 
Also, the amount used in the capsules is so minuscule compared to any food source.
 
In this case, delivering the nutrient content found in the extract without using non-degraded carrageenan in a vegetarian softgel would be impossible. The only other option would be to use a gelatin softgel, and then the product would no longer be vegetarian. It is a give and take that has to be made to enjoy the benefits of such a concentration of a potent botanical extract. Sometimes, a small bit of science can help us better reap the benefits of Mother Nature's fantastic benefits.
 
What percentage is the saw palmetto extract?
 
Triquetra Health saw palmetto formulation contains 80% saw palmetto berry extract and 20% pumpkin seed oil. Each softgel provides 320 mg of ultra-pure saw palmetto extract, which is the dosage needed for maximum benefits.
 
Can women use this product?
 
Yes, it is perfectly safe and acceptable for women to take this product. 
 
The label shows 320mg of saw palmetto extract. Does it also contain beta-sitosterol?
 
Yes, the saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil extract do contain beta-sitosterol. It is a naturally occurring phytonutrient found in pumpkin seed oil. The pumpkin seed oil included in our nutritional supplement is for its beta-sitosterol and other mineral contents. The softgels provide about 0.8 mg of beta-sitosterol in USPlus and pumpkin seed oil. The total phytosterol content is about 1.2 mg.
 
The label shows 90% fatty acid content in the saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil nutritional facts. What is that, and what does it do?
 
Fatty acids are one of the primary active nutrients in saw palmetto, and the concentration of fatty acids indicates the potency and purity of the saw palmetto. 
 
Can I prick the softgel to extract oil and apply it to my scalp? How long can I leave it on my scalp before washing it out?
 
We believe orally taking the saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil is the best use, so we don't promote this method, but yes, you can do this! Here are some basic instructions, and if you have another recipe or technique you are planning on using, that is great, too.

Blend one tablespoon of olive oil with a capsule of saw palmetto extract and pumpkin seed oil in a bowl. Heat the oil for a couple of seconds until it is slightly warm. Start rubbing the oil into your scalp with your fingertips. Once your scalp is fully covered, continue massaging it with your fingers for about 15 minutes. Leave the oil on for 30 minutes, wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo, and let your hair air dry. You can also the capsule with warm water and apply it to your scalp, leaving it in all day.
 
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.