Saw Palmetto Berry Extract and VapoFil™
Saw palmetto is the dark berry of a small fan palm from the southeastern United States.
In brief
- Berry of Serenoa repens, a small fan palm
- Grows along the southeastern US coast
- 20 mg of extract per serving
- One of seven named ingredients
What it is
Saw palmetto is a low, spreading palm with fan-shaped leaves and sharp, saw-toothed stems. It grows wild across Florida and along the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas. Its berries ripen to a dark blue-black. People who lived in the region ate the berries long ago, and in the 1800s they became a common herbal remedy in America. Today men know saw palmetto as a classic ingredient chosen to support prostate health.*
Where it comes from
Gatherers pick the ripe berries in late summer and fall and dry them. Makers then process the berries into an extract. Studies on saw palmetto have given mixed results, so the NCCIH page in the sources is a good plain read.
Why it is in VapoFil
VapoFil lists 20 mg of saw palmetto berry extract per serving.* Your VapoFil bottle label shows the serving size and every amount. Saw Palmetto: The Fan Palm Berry covers it in full.
Worth knowing
- A fan palm from the southeastern US
- Dark berries are the part used
- A classic choice for prostate health*
- 20 mg per serving on the label
Easy ways to explore it
- Read Saw Palmetto: The Fan Palm Berry
- Open the NCCIH saw palmetto page in the sources below
- Compare it with nettle leaf, another plant extract on the label
Keeps company with
Saw palmetto pairs well with these guides:
Public sources
Common questions
Where does saw palmetto grow?
Mostly in the southeastern United States, especially Florida.
Which part is used?
The ripe berries.
Where can I see the amount of this ingredient?
Check the Supplement Facts panel on your bottle label. It lists every amount per serving of 2 capsules.
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