Ingredient Guide

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) - Traditional Botanical

Saw palmetto has been incorporated into men's wellness routines across North America and Europe for over a century. The berry extract of Serenoa repens is one of the most studied botanicals in men's nutrition research. It is traditionally used as part of everyday routines supporting pelvic comfort and urinary ease in men, particularly from their fifties onwards.

Saw palmetto capsules Australia buyers often seek are derived from the dried ripe fruit of the Florida saw palmetto palm. In Hardero, a standardised extract is used to ensure consistent potency across each batch.

Saw palmetto is included as a traditional botanical extract. It does not carry an individual EFSA authorised therapeutic health claim. It is not a medicine and is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any health condition.

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Zinc - EFSA-Authorised Micronutrient

Zinc is one of the most well-evidenced essential micronutrients in men's health nutrition. It is an EFSA-authorised dietary reference nutrient with multiple recognised physiological roles.

• EFSA claim: Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.
• EFSA claim: Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
• EFSA claim: Zinc contributes to normal immune system function.
• EFSA claim: Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

For men over 50, zinc for men's health in Australia represents one of the most commonly recommended dietary considerations by registered nutritionists. Plant-rich diets may sometimes provide sub-optimal zinc intake, making supplementation a practical consideration.

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Vitamin E - Fat-Soluble Antioxidant

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant micronutrient with broad cellular relevance.

• EFSA claim: Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

As a vitamin E antioxidant supplement for men, it works synergistically with other antioxidants in Hardero's formula - particularly lycopene. Because vitamin E is fat-soluble, it is best absorbed when taken with a meal containing a small amount of healthy fat (olive oil, avocado, pumpkin seeds).

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Lycopene - Dietary Carotenoid Antioxidant

Lycopene is a red carotenoid pigment found naturally in tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, and related fruits. It is one of the most potent dietary antioxidants found in the human food supply and has been traditionally incorporated into men's wellness diets across Mediterranean and Australian eating patterns.

For Australian men seeking a lycopene supplement rather than relying solely on dietary sources, consistent daily intake becomes more achievable. Lycopene is fat-soluble, meaning it absorbs optimally when consumed with food.

Lycopene is included as a dietary carotenoid antioxidant. It does not hold an individual EFSA authorised disease-specific health claim. It is not a medicine.