The label lists seven actives with an amount each: saw palmetto berry extract, wild yam root extract, sarsaparilla root extract, nettle leaf extract and boron amino acid chelate at 20 mg each, tongkat ali at 10 mg (100:1 extract) and horny goat weed at 8 mg (10:1 extract).* The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin and magnesium stearate. Each note covers what the item is, what research exists and who should be careful, and the home page has a tap-through version.
HorsewoodOn the label: 10 mg per serving (100:1 extract).
HorsewoodIn short: A Southeast Asian root, 10 mg of a 100:1 extract.*
Tongkat ali is a shrub root from Southeast Asia traditionally used for vitality, and small studies have looked at its effect on hormone levels and stress in men. The label lists 10 mg of a 100:1 extract, stated as equivalent to about 1,000 mg of dry powder.
On the label: 8 mg per serving (10:1 extract).
In short: A traditional herb, 8 mg of a 10:1 extract.*
Horny goat weed (Epimedium) is a leafy herb used for centuries in traditional Chinese practice, and its best-known compound is icariin. The label lists 8 mg of a 10:1 extract, equivalent to about 80 mg of dry powder.
On the label: 20 mg per serving.
In short: A berry extract used in prostate products.*
Saw palmetto berry extract is widely used in men's formulas for prostate comfort. The label lists 20 mg per serving, and much of the published research uses far higher amounts.
On the label: 20 mg per serving.
In short: A traditional root.*
Wild yam is a traditional root whose reputation rests on long use rather than on modern human trials, and the label lists 20 mg per serving.
On the label: 20 mg per serving.
In short: A vine root used for vitality.*
Sarsaparilla is a vine root used in traditional medicine for energy and general wellness, listed at 20 mg per serving.
On the label: 20 mg per serving.
In short: A leaf extract; nettle root is the more studied part.*
Nettle leaf is a common herbal ingredient, and the label lists 20 mg per serving. The root is the part more often studied for prostate comfort, and this formula uses the leaf.
On the label: 20 mg per serving.
In short: A trace mineral.*
Boron is a trace mineral studied for how the body handles hormones and bone, and the label lists 20 mg of the amino acid chelate per serving. It is the only non-botanical active.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Horsewood is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.