Pygeum
2 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
75 products in our catalogue print how much Pygeum a serving holds.
Most common: 50 mg to 100 mg, 31% of 75 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 10 mg or less | 2 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 13 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 18 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 23 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 8 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 8 |
| over 500 mg | 3 |
Dose per serving from research
5 study groups in 3 studies say how much Pygeum participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 50 mg to 100 mg, 80% of 5 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 50 mg or less | 1 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 4 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Urinary comfort (4)
- [Efficacy of Pygeum africanum extract in the medical therapy of urination disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: evaluation of objective and subjective parameters. A placebo-controlled double-blind multicenter study]
PubMed ID: 1702916
Large multicenter double‑blind RCT showing clinically meaningful improvements in micturition and residual urine vs placebo.
- Comparison of once and twice daily dosage forms of Pygeum africanum extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a randomized, double-blind study, with long-term open label extension
PubMed ID: 10475357
Strong randomized double‑blind data showing large, sustained reductions in IPSS (symptom score) and improved Qmax.
- A phase II randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating the efficacy and safety of ProstateEZE Max: a herbal medicine preparation for the management of symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy
PubMed ID: 23642948
Multi‑herb formulation reduced IPSS and frequency, likely improving urinary comfort but Pygeum-specific effect unclear.
- Combined extracts of Urtica dioica and Pygeum africanum in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: double-blind comparison of two doses
PubMed ID: 7509261
Combination study specifically reported reductions in nycturia/nocturia and residual urine over 8 weeks.
Wellbeing (2)
- [Efficacy of Pygeum africanum extract in the medical therapy of urination disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: evaluation of objective and subjective parameters. A placebo-controlled double-blind multicenter study]
PubMed ID: 1702916
Large RCT reported overall improvement in urination symptoms, which commonly improves perceived well‑being.
- Comparison of once and twice daily dosage forms of Pygeum africanum extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a randomized, double-blind study, with long-term open label extension
PubMed ID: 10475357
Reported +28% QoL improvement in a randomized trial—direct evidence of improved well‑being.
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Products with Pygeum
Search all167 products whose verified label declares Pygeum — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.