6 key ingredients in Hardero - selenium, zinc & traditionally used botanicals

Every ingredient in Hardero is chosen for its alignment with everyday men's pelvic wellness. Where applicable, we list only EFSA-authorised claims - nutrient by nutrient, as required by food supplement regulation. Botanical ingredients carry traditional use designations only.

Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa repens)

Saw palmetto is one of the most widely studied botanical ingredients in men's wellness food supplements worldwide. The extract is derived from the berries of the saw palmetto palm, which grows in subtropical coastal regions. It has been traditionally used as part of men's wellness routines for generations and remains a cornerstone ingredient in men's health capsules available to buy online in NZ and globally.

Traditional use ingredient. No EFSA disease-risk reduction or function claim authorised at this time. Suitable as part of a varied and balanced diet.

Stinging Nettle Root Extract (Urtica dioica)

Stinging nettle root has been used in traditional European herbal practice for centuries. It is traditionally included in men's wellness botanical formulas - often alongside saw palmetto - and continues to appear in natural men's health capsules available to buy online in NZ. Nettle extract is rich in plant-based compounds and is a food supplement ingredient.

Traditional use ingredient. Not a medicine. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Zinc (10 mg per serving - 100% NRV)

Zinc is an essential trace mineral found in pumpkin seeds, legumes, seafood and whole grains. In the context of EFSA-authorised health claims, zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, contributes to normal immune system function, and contributes to normal fertility and reproduction. It is one of the most important micronutrients in men's health food supplements.

EFSA-authorised claim: "Zinc contributes to maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood." Reg. (EU) No 432/2012.

Selenium (55 µg per serving - 100% NRV)

Selenium is a trace element present in Brazil nuts, fish and eggs. It contributes to normal thyroid function, normal immune system function and the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Selenium vitamin E men's health benefits are well-recognised in nutritional literature, and the two are frequently combined in food supplement formulations for this reason.

EFSA-authorised claim: "Selenium contributes to normal immune system function." Reg. (EU) No 432/2012.

Vitamin E (12 mg α-TE per serving - 100% NRV)

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant found in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils. Its primary EFSA-authorised claim relates to the protection of cells from oxidative stress - a function relevant to everyday cellular wellbeing. Selenium vitamin E men's health combinations are commonly discussed in peer-reviewed nutritional science for their complementary antioxidant roles.

EFSA-authorised claim: "Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress." Reg. (EU) No 432/2012.

Vitamin C (80 mg per serving - 100% NRV)

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin essential for collagen synthesis, immune function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Its contribution to normal collagen formation for blood vessels is an EFSA-authorised claim - making it a relevant nutrient in the context of normal pelvic circulation support as part of a balanced diet.

EFSA-authorised claim: "Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels." Reg. (EU) No 432/2012.