This hair growth formula falls short of the doses you'd need for meaningful results. **Saw Palmetto** at 100mg is well below the 160–320mg range used in clinical studies — you're getting about 63% of the minimum studied dose. The extract is standardized to beta-sitosterol and fatty acids, which is the right spec, but the quantity isn't there.

**Phytoceramides** from wheat polar lipids are included at 70mg of the carrier complex, delivering roughly 10.5mg of actual ceramide content. Clinical studies on skin hydration have used 30–350mg of ceramide extract, so your effective dose here is below the studied minimum.

With only two active ingredients, both underdosed relative to the research, you're unlikely to see the hair growth benefits this product is marketed for. Getting to the studied 320mg saw palmetto dose would mean taking three capsules daily, which this 30-count bottle doesn't support for long.

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Women's Health, Hair Growth for Women, 30 Softgels

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What it does

A combination of 2 label ingredients.

Saw Palmetto

Form not confirmedGrade —

In trials, saw palmetto generally offered little or no urinary-symptom benefit for men with prostate enlargement.

Phytoceramides

Form not confirmedGrade —

Some oral ceramide preparations may improve skin hydration; evidence does not establish every source or product’s effects.

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Ingredients (2)

Other ingredients

AnnattoColorant

Natural yellow-orange colorant derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana)

Wheat FlourFood

Milled wheat used as a food/flavor ingredient; contains gluten.

Extra Virgin Olive OilCarrier

Cold-pressed olive oil used as a carrier and filler in softgel capsules for fat-soluble nutrients

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

GlycerinHumectant

Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids

Purified WaterSolvent

Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids

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How to take it

With or without food

Price check

$22.50

$0.75 / serving

$10$20$50

Near the median of 49 saw palmetto supplements

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.

Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

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