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Swanson

Prostate Essentials Plus

1 Capsule · 180 servings · $0.14/serving

26 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
32
Safety
80
Final score
26/100

Ingredients (12)

Selenium

50%

Dose

50 mcg

Target

100–200 mcg

Form

Premium

Pygeum africanum bark extract

67%

Dose

50 mg

Target

75–200 mg

Form

Zinc

100%

Dose

15 mg

Target

15–30 mg

Form

Budget

Saw Palmetto Berry Extract

56%

Dose

90 mg

Target

160–320 mg

Form

Budget

Stinging Nettles 4:1 concentrate

40%

Dose

120 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

Budget

Other Ingredients (11)

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

SucroseSweetener

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Ascorbyl PalmitateAntioxidant

Fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as preservative

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

LeucineFlow Aid

Branched-chain amino acid used as a processing aid

Mixed TocopherolsAntioxidant

Natural vitamin E used as preservative

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and 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. clinical 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.