Gorilla Flow review: a pygeum, pumpkin seed and saw palmetto blend for prostate health

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Most prostate supplements lean on saw palmetto alone. Gorilla Flow brings in a bigger team, and it gives the whole thing some memorable branding.

The company's idea is that modern life exposes men to estrogen-like chemicals from herbicides, parabens and plastics, and that supporting a healthy hormone balance helps the prostate. That estrogen story is a simplified take, not how doctors usually describe prostate enlargement. The formula is built around that theme, and it's organized into two groups with colorful names.

Two groups of ingredients

Under a heading called "Premium Ingredients and Dosage," the company lists the ingredients below. Despite the heading, no doses appear:

• "Feminization fighters": Gorilla Cherry (Prunus africana, better known as pygeum), pumpkin seed extract and ultra-refined saw palmetto extract

• "Estrogen blockers": stinging nettle extract, boron and lycopene

"Gorilla Cherry" is the brand's fun name for pygeum, the bark of an African cherry tree and one of the best-known prostate botanicals there is.

A familiar, well-chosen lineup

Pygeum and pumpkin seed are the stars here. Both have modest evidence for easing the urinary symptoms that come with an enlarged prostate, such as those middle-of-the-night trips to the bathroom. Saw palmetto results have been inconsistent across large trials. Pumpkin seeds are rich in beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol that's popular in men's health products.

Saw palmetto, from the berries of a small palm in the southeastern US, is the most famous prostate herb of all. Nettle root is often paired with it in European prostate products. Boron is a trace mineral with a small study on sex hormones, and lycopene, the red pigment in tomatoes, has long been associated with prostate health through diet.

I like this mix. It covers the classic prostate herbs and adds a couple of nutrients you'd otherwise have to buy separately. And I'll admit the gorilla branding made me smile. Prostate health isn't the most fun subject in the world, and a product that brings a bit of personality to it makes the conversation a little easier.

Expert presence

The page introduces Dr. Leo Shub, described as an on-call men's health doctor for well-known companies. He walks readers through the thinking behind the formula.

Easy on the wallet with bundles

One-time purchase:

• One bottle: $79, plus $12.95 US shipping

• Three bottles: $177, or $59 each, with free US shipping

• Six bottles: $294, or $49 each, with free US shipping

There's also a subscribe-and-save option, about 10 percent off and refilled monthly: one bottle for $71, three for $159 or six for $264, all with free US shipping. If you like automatic refills, it's a nice discount. Just double-check which tab you're on before you click, and note how to cancel.

A generous refund policy

The company offers a 90-day, 100 percent money-back guarantee, and you can call toll free or email for a refund. The FAQ adds that you send back whatever bottles you have left, even empty ones. That's friendlier than policies that only refund unopened bottles, and I appreciate it.

A three-bottle round gives the botanicals a fair 90 days, which lines up neatly with the guarantee.

A quick word on check-ups

Frequent urination, a weak stream and getting up at night are worth a chat with your doctor before you start any supplement, partly to rule out infection, diabetes or prostate cancer, and partly because prescription options work well for many men. If you already take finasteride, dutasteride, an alpha blocker or a blood thinner, ask your doctor before adding saw palmetto or pygeum, and keep taking anything you've been prescribed.

The ideal reader

Gorilla Flow suits a man with mild urinary symptoms who's had a check-up and wants pygeum, pumpkin seed and saw palmetto together in one formula. The generous refund policy and flexible purchase options make it an easy one to try.

If you'd like the classic prostate herbs with a bit of personality, the official Gorilla Flow page has one-time and subscription prices, plus the 90-day guarantee.

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