Pygeum explained: what it is and where it comes from
Pygeum comes from bark, and the NIH says Prunus africana is a plant species in the Rosaceae family, also called Pygeum africanum and African Prune. Three products we reviewed list pygeum, and two labels print its amount, both at 100 mg per serving.
- What it is
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- In the products we reviewed
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What pygeum is
How much pygeum each product gives
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
The 3 products we reviewed that list pygeum
| Product | Form and serving | Pygeum per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ViriFlow#1 in prostate health support | Liquid drops2 ml | Not printedIn a 700 mg proprietary blend | 9.4 | $49 | Check price |
 Max Vitalize#3 in men's health support | Capsules2 capsules | 100 mg | 9.3 | $49 | Check price |
 TitanFlow#5 in prostate health support | Capsules2 capsules | 100 mg | 9.0 | $39 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is pygeum?
Pygeum is an ingredient that comes from bark. The NIH says Prunus africana is a plant species in the Rosaceae family, also called Pygeum africanum.
What is pygeum africanum?
Pygeum africanum is another name for Prunus africana, according to the NIH. The NIH also lists African Prune as a name for this plant.
Does pygeum come from bark?
Yes, pygeum comes from bark.
Which supplements contain pygeum, and how much?
ViriFlow, Max Vitalize and TitanFlow all list pygeum. Max Vitalize and TitanFlow each print 100 mg per serving. ViriFlow lists it inside a 700 mg proprietary blend without printing its individual amount.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings, Prunus africanameshb.nlm.nih.gov/recordchecked