Solgar Saw Palmetto Opuntia and Lycopene Complex contains extracts from Saw Palmetto Berries, powder from the Opuntia Flower, Lycopene, Zinc and Selenium. Selenium is a key mineral which can naturally be found in the soil. It is a vital mineral as it supports the immune system and protects the cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, similar as to Lycopene. Zinc is a vital nutrient for many functions in the body. It promotes healthy skin, hair and nails and supports normal taste and vision and exerts antioxidant activity, protecting against oxidative stress and can support a healthy immune system. It also has properties that are useful for male health. Saw palmetto is a fan palm native to the West Indies and the Southeast coast of the United States, as it mainly grows in warm climates. It grows as a tree with deep purple berries. The benefits of the extract taken from the berries have been used for centuries in traditional and alternative medicine as its ingredients include fatty acids, plant sterols and flavonoids. Saw palmetto is a rich source of phytochemicals and has traditionally been used for prostate and urinary health. Opuntia is commonly called ‘prickly pear\' and is part of the cactus family. They are native to the Americas and have been used in Mexican folk medicine. Lycopene is a bright red carotene and can be found in most red fruits and vegetables. Solgar Saw Palmetto Opuntia and Lycopene Complex is to be taken as 1 vegetable capsule a day, providing you with a wide range of the nutrients Saw Palmetto Berries, Opuntia, Lycopene, Zinc and Selenium. Zinc contributes to: - Normal cognitive function - Normal fertility and reproduction - Normal metabolism of vitamin A - Maintenance of normal bones - Maintenance of normal hair, nails and skin - Maintenance of normal vision - Normal function of the immune system - Protection of cells from oxidative stress Selenium contributes to: - Normal spermatogenesis - Maintenance of normal hair - Maintenance of normal nails - Normal function of the immune system - Normal thyroid function - Protection of cells from oxidative stress All Solgar products meet our industry recognized \"Gold Standard\" for excellence. Made using naturally sourced ingredients and innovating since 1947, Solgar is your perfect supplement to good health - 98% of Solgar consumers recommend the brand