The Amazing Body Systems: Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
The female reproductive system is responsible for the production and transportation of female gametes and sex hormones. It also facilitates the fertilization of ova by sperm and supports development of offspring during pregnancy and infancy. The ovaries are located on both sides of the uterus and produce estrogen, progesterone, and eggs. Estrogen and progesterone stimulate breast growth and are essential to female reproductive functions.
Male Reproductive System
The male reproductive system is responsible for the production and transportation of male gametes and sex hormones. The testes are located in the scrotum and secrete androgens, chiefly testosterone. Androgens affect sexual development, facial hair, pubic hair, and sperm production.
Female
- Ovaries
- Fallopian tubes
- Uterus
- Vagina
- Clitoris
- Vulva
- Labia
- Urethra
Male
- Testes
- Vas deferens
- Prostate
- Penis
- Urethra
What you can do to help support a healthy Reproductive System:
Recommended Dietary Supplements
- Balanced Woman
- Prostate Health Formula
Amazon Herb Supplements
- Rejuvenate
- Warrior
Essential Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
Fruits
- Avocado, Pear, Peaches, Plums
- Figs, Mango
- Blueberries
Vegetables
- Kale, Spinach, Brussels Sprouts
- Yams, Bell Peppers, Beets
- Carrots
Protein/Dairy
- Chicken, Turkey (Pasture-raised)
- Bison, Elk, Salmon
- Eggs, Raw Butter/Ghee
Nuts & Seeds
- Quinoa, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds
- Brazil Nuts, Chia Seeds
- Flaxseed, Walnuts
Miscellaneous
- Lentils, Coconut Oil, Cinnamon
- Turmeric, Garlic, Ginger
Do your best to read labels on packaged food. If names are too hard to pronounce, they are likely chemical based and not very good for you.
- Processed and high-sodium foods (cured ham, bacon, sausage, potato chips)
- Foods containing all-purpose flour (pizza, bagels, pretzels, white bread, flour tortillas)
- Foods with artificial sweeteners (yogurt, cereal, microwave popcorn)
- “Reduced sugar” products often contain artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners you should try to avoid:
- Aspartame
- Acesulfame
- Potassium
- Alitame
- Cyclamate
- Dulcin
- Equal
- Glucin
- Kaltame
- Mogrosides
- Neotame
- NutraSweet
- Nutrinova
- Phenylalanine
- Saccharin
- Splenda
- Sorbitol
- Sucralose
- Twinsweet
- Sweet ‘N Low
- Xylitol