Saw Palmetto - Men's health and fertility

Indigenous to North America, this member of the palm family is traditionally used in men's health. For those trying to conceive, it's known to boost testosterone which increases sex drive. It also has a host of other health benefits for men including improved cognition, supporting prostate health, and improving urinary tract function. The most promising of these benefits it the reported impacts on prostate health. According to one test-tube study, saw palmetto berry extract was able to decrease the growth of prostate cancer cells. Another test-tube study showed that saw palmetto blocked the spread and growth of prostate cancer cells by deactivating specific receptors involved in cancer development.