Great Value with Certificate of Analysis
Saw palmetto is widely promoted and used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and some research studies have found it to be helpful in this regard.  However, the webmd website characterizes the total scientific research on this issue as &#34;conflicting and contradictory.&#34;  Therefore, I would regard the claims made by Purely Holistic (and other supplement sellers) about the effectiveness of their Saw Palmetto product to be excessively optimistic.<br /><br />When buying any supplement, I like to see that it is made in the United States adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs), as is indicated in the Amazon item description for this product.  In addition, I always look for a seal of approval from a third party laboratory (e.g., USP, NSF) certifying that the supplement really does contain what is claimed on the label.  In this case, I saw none.  Therefore, I sent a message to Purely Holistic via their website asking whether they had third party testing or a Certificate of Analysis (COA) available for this product.  I received a prompt reply that included a copy of a recent COA report conducted by Vitalabs Inc, a company located in Georgia.  Their analysis found that the tested capsules did contain 500mg of Saw Palmetto powder (25% extract) as stated on the label and were free from common forms of microbial contamination.  I have attached screenshots of this report.<br /><br />The most outstanding feature of this Purely Holistic product Is it value.  For the current price of $10.97, you receive 180 capsules each containing 500 mg of saw palmetto extract.  I compared this to Amazon's current best selling saw palmetto supplement, [[ASIN:B00XUZCSPC Saw Palmetto Capsules For Prostate Health - Extract & Berry Powder Complex To Reduce Frequent Urination - DHT Blocker To Fight Hair Loss - 500mg Natural Supplement - 100% Money-Back Guarantee]],  which provides only 100 capsules with the same stated potency for $15.99.  This means that Purely Holistic provides about 62% more saw palmetto extract for your dollar!<br /><br />I accepted an offer to purchase this Purely Holistic Saw Palmetto product with a promotional discount and review it after noticing that Purely Holistic sells a number of well-reviewed supplements on Amazon and that their product is manufactured in the United States; they also have a nice looking website.  I try my best to write fair and useful reviews.  I have given this supplement a four star rating due to its excellent value and ability to promptly provide a Certificate of Analysis.  I deducted one star because saw palmetto may not be an effective treatment for BPH symptoms.  I hope I have been helpful to you if you are deciding whether to purchase this supplement!
Rating: 4 stars