What does DHT Defense do? It supplies standardized botanical extracts (saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, pygeum) alongside zinc and vitamin B6 — two nutrients your body uses in normal hormone metabolism. It's designed to support your body's own regulatory processes, not to override them.
Who is this formula for? Adults who want targeted botanical and nutrient support for healthy hormone metabolism, and who prefer standardized, fully-disclosed doses over proprietary blends. If you have a diagnosed condition, or you're taking prescription medication, talk to your own practitioner before adding it.
How long before I notice something? I'm not going to promise you a timeline, because I don't have one to give you honestly. Nutrient and botanical support works gradually, and individual response varies. Most botanical research in this space runs 12 to 24 weeks. Give it a real trial, and pay attention to what your body tells you.
Can I take this alongside your other products? Check your total daily zinc first. DHT Defense contains 30 mg per serving, and the tolerable upper intake level for adults is 40 mg from all sources — supplements, fortified foods, everything. If you're also taking a multivitamin or another zinc-containing formula, you may go over. Long-term zinc above the UL can interfere with copper status. When in doubt, add it up or ask me.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding? No. Saw palmetto has endocrine activity and is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. Please don't take this if you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing.
Can men take it? Yes — and worth knowing that the strongest research on this ingredient combination comes from studies in men, largely around prostate and urinary health. If you're a man over 40, please don't use a supplement in place of a proper prostate workup. Saw palmetto may also affect PSA test results, so tell your doctor you're taking it before you get labs drawn.
Is it vegetarian or vegan? No. The softgel is made with bovine gelatin.
WARNINGS:
Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking any medication, or have a medical condition.
Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive. Saw palmetto may affect hormone levels.
Contains 30 mg zinc per serving. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for adults is 40 mg per day from all sources. Account for zinc from other supplements and fortified foods. Prolonged intake above the UL may reduce copper status.
Talk to your practitioner before use if you take: anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, hormonal therapy (including oral contraceptives, hormone replacement, or anti-androgens), or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Saw palmetto and cranberry may affect certain laboratory results, including PSA. Inform your physician you are taking this product before any blood work.
Zinc may reduce absorption of certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones). Separate doses by at least 2 hours.
Discontinue use and consult your practitioner if you experience gastrointestinal upset, headache, or any adverse reaction.
ALLERGEN & DIETARY INFORMATION: Contains bovine gelatin (not suitable for vegetarians or vegans). Contains flaxseed oil, sunflower lecithin, and cranberry.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
