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Valensa’s Chief Science Officer Presents New Research on Efficacy of a Lipidosterolic Extract of Saw Palmetto

In collaboration with Valensa, leading prostate expert Dr. Stephen Strum has published the most comprehensive, global review of clinical studies to evaluate the consumer benefit of  a lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens (LSESr), commonly known as saw palmetto.  Through an assessment of 40 years of data Strum’s findings validate the effectiveness of an LSESr like Valensa’s USPlus® […]

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Prostate Health and a Standardized Lipidosterolic Extract of Saw Palmetto

Prostate Health and a Standardized Lipidosterolic Extract of Saw Palmetto By Margaret H. Dohnalek, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Valensa International Controversy exists regarding whether or not saw palmetto products support prostate health and related lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), such as the urge to urinate, frequent urination, and waking up at night to urinate. These […]

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Spotting “Sham” Palmetto: Based on the USP Monograph, Valensa Tests Reveal Rampant Adulteration

Scientists analyzed nutritional profiles of products labeled “Saw Palmetto extract,”  finding little, if any, of the key fatty acids necessary to support prostate health;  FREE report available  ORLANDO, Florida (April 28, 2021) – Scientists from Valensa International tested market samples labeled as ‘Saw Palmetto extract’ from different suppliers and found that all the samples were […]

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Valensa’s USPlus® Remains First, Only US Pharmacopeia Verified Saw Palmetto Extract For Third Year In A Row

USPlus® Pure Lipidosterolic Extract of Saw Palmetto, derived from Valensa’s GEMS Supply Chain Excellence Program, delivers an effective product and enables brands to meet emerging Amazon requirements  ORLANDO, Fla. (April 5, 2021) — Valensa International announced today that for a third consecutive year the company’s USPlus® Pure Lipidosterolic Extract of Saw Palmetto, is the only […]

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Valensa Raises the Bar in Prostate Health

New video and USPlus® logo reflect company’s commitment to truth and transparency for consumers ORLANDO, Fla. (January 27, 2021) — Since the launch of USPlus® in 2002, the industry has been faced with a dramatic shift in product quality, largely due to the proliferation of crushed saw palmetto berry powder supplements and adulterated products that […]

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From Supply Chain to Science — Get to Know Saw Palmetto Extract For Prostate Health

From Supply Chain to Science – Get to Know Saw Palmetto Extract for Prostate Health Natural Products Insider hosts a 50-minute webinar with Valensa’s own Uma Pal, CEO; Margaret H. Dohnalek, PhD, Chief Science Officer; and Larry McCarty, SVP of Production and Supply Chain. In the webinar, learn how USPlus®, a lipidosterolic saw palmetto extract supports […]

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Valensa International’s USPlus® Saw Palmetto First of Its Kind to Achieve USP Verified Status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valensa International’s USPlus® Saw Palmetto First of Its Kind to Achieve USP Verified Status USPlus® Saw Palmetto successfully completes USP’s rigorous Dietary Ingredient Verification Program, which evaluates adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and officially recognized quality standards ORLANDO, Fla. (July 17, 2019) — Valensa International, a prominent nutraceutical company based near Orlando, Florida […]

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Valensa International Creates Men’s Health Solution with Microencapsulated USPlus® Saw Palmetto Extract

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Valensa Announced as Supplier of the Month by Nutrition Industry Executive

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Saw Palmetto Extract: Sustainability & Excellence Program

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