Nutrition Tips For Prostate Diseases

The prostate is a gland that is located just below the bladder and covers the upper part of the urethra. According to its size and shape, it often resembles a chestnut or a walnut. The secretion secreted by it is part of the composition of the seminal fluid and is important for ensuring the movement of sperm.

The most common prostate diseases are various types of infections, hyperplasia, adenoma and cancer. The development of these diseases is related to diet, physical activity, certain harmful habits, and genetic predisposition.

While prostate infections occur at any age, hyperplasia and cancer of the gland are more common in the elderly - usually more frequent after the age of 50-60, which requires annual preventive examinations to ensure the prevention of possible diseases. .

Acute or chronic inflammation of the gland is related to both the immune status of the affected patient and his hygiene and dietary habits. It is important to take enough vitamins and foods containing antioxidants to ensure the function of the immune system to deal with possible pathogens.

Some spicy spices, as well as excessive salt consumption,  can lead to irritation of the lining of the urinary tract and, accordingly, the inflammatory reaction to spread in the vicinity and in the tissue of the prostate gland. It is important that the urge to urinate is not intentionally retained in the urine , as stagnation creates favorable conditions for the development of bacteria. In addition, the use of condoms is an important element in the fight against sexually transmitted infections.

The most common cause of prostate hyperplasia (tissue growth) is hormonal imbalance. On the one hand, this is associated with increased breakdown of testosterone to the active substance dihydrotestosterone , and on the other - with an increase in the ratio of estrogen to testosterone at the expense of estrogen.

Related to hormonal theory is the exposure to so-called xenoestrogens from the environment - pesticides, some food improvers, as well as meat obtained from animals that have been injected with hormones for faster growth. The most treated is chicken, and the least - pork. It is recommended to eat lean fish , which is a valuable "supplier" of unsaturated fatty acids.

In the initial stages of prostatic hyperplasia, an effect and consequent reversal of the disease has been observed only with a change in diet, as well as an increase in physical activity. The diet includes the exclusion of refined foods, products rich in saturated fatty acids , as well as the cessation of smoking and alcohol consumption.

Zinc intake is related to blocking the conversion of testosterone to its active form, dihydrotestosterone. In addition, moderate physical activity ensures the maintenance of optimal weight and reduction of fat accumulation  related to the amount of estrogen in the body.

Frequent consumption of foods rich in fiber ensures the removal of some harmful toxins and xenoestrogens from the intestinal mucosa, which ensures their elimination from the body. The intake of foods rich in selenium (nuts, seafood, pumpkin, mushrooms, etc.) is related both to dealing with harmful radicals and to improving microcirculation in the body.

Most often, non-inflammatory diseases of the prostate develop slowly, which allows for annual preventive examinations to be diagnosed at an early stage. This allows for much more gentle treatment, leading to the cessation of the disease process. 3654