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Swanson

Pygeum

1 Capsule · 120 servings · $0.17/serving

74 / 100Good

Score Breakdown

Formulation
85
Safety
87
Final score
74/100

Ingredients (2)

Pygeum africanum

100%

Dose

400 mg

Target

75–200 mg

Form

Pygeum africanum Bark Extract

35%

Dose

26 mg

Target

75–200 mg

Form

Other Ingredients (4)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

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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.