La prostate is a male gland which produces most of the seminal fluid content and the prostatic hypertrophy benign or BPH, is the most common problem among older men and can be caused by dietary factors and hormonal changes mainly.
While the HPB is not a carcinogenic process, if it can represent a factor of risk to the development of prostate cancer, however a change in diet and the addition of certain supplements can shrink the prostate, but always under professional supervision.
-Foods to avoid
The risk factors for BPH include being over 50 and generally high-fat, low-fiber diets tend to dramatically increase your chances of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia, being the foods to avoid; red men rich in saturated fat, highly refined foods, and salty foods all. Alcohol, especially beer and liquor, as well as coffee, soft drinks and black tea, the latter can be reduced, so it is recommended to simply prepare more meals from scratch and reduce visits to restaurants, especially those fast food chains, as they can have a great impact on the prostate health.
-Recommended foods
Substituting red meat for fish is a very healthy start, especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as tuna, salmon and herring. The Omega-3 fats and other fish oils are beneficial for cardiovascular health first, but second are the benefits on the prostate.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet in all aspects and particularly if eaten raw or steamed, as they are excellent sources of fiber, vitamins and minerals, in addition to whole grains and legumes. Wealth in natural antioxidants of vegetables favor elimination of toxins and free radicals, being the most recommended; broccoli, carrots, red peppers, yams and tomatoes, all rich in beta-carotene and tomatoes particularly in lycopene, both antioxidants that have been shown to be effective in reduce the size of prostate and tumors, according to studies by; "Biochemical, Physiological and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition".
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Thank you in advance for your recommendations on the much-needed diet to prolong a quality of life. From today I will take into account, I am 65 years old. I am under treatment with the Urologist, I have BPH, a lot of urine retention, but I am already overcoming it.
I am 42 years old and I have been an inflamed prostate for about a year and a half the doctor was perplexed when he saw how old I was and he sent me some anti-inflammatories but I used expensive remedies ... I urinate well it does not hurt ... at night I do not get up often ... well thanks for health advice ...