Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree found in North America and the West Indies. It naturally contains a variety of fatty acids and sterols.
Food Supplement
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Manufactured in the UK to the GMP code of practice. These procedures ensure that the basic manufacturing practices and prerequisites necessary for product quality and safety are being followed so that we can guarantee you receive consistently high quality products.
Saw Palmetto – MHRA Medicinal Borderline Risk
This product contains saw palmetto fruit extract (20:1, standardised to fatty acids). In the UK, saw palmetto is considered a borderline ingredient. Its regulatory status depends on both ingredient form and product presentation:
– Concentrated or standardised extracts (such as 20:1 extracts with defined fatty acid content) may be subject to:
(i) Novel food assessment, where prior use before 1997 must be demonstrated
(ii) MHRA borderline evaluation, due to known pharmacological activity
– Products must not include claims or wording that suggest treatment or support of:
(i) Prostate health
(ii) Urinary function
(iii) Hormonal conditions
– Any such claims may result in the product being classified as a medicinal product in the UK.
This product is therefore positioned as a general food supplement containing a botanical extract, with no authorised health claims.
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