Post Date April, 15 2023
The prostate is the largest accessory gonad in the male genitalia, whose function is to produce prostate fluid and participate in reproductive metabolism.
Prostate gland is a "treasure land of feng shui" for men, and it is also a place where most men are "troubled". Prostate disease is a common disease that cannot be ignored by men. Prostate diseases, known as lower abdominal diseases in men, mainly include inflammation, hypertrophy, prostate adenoma, hyperplasia, and cancer.
Prostatitis is a common disease in young men, accounting for about 25% to 40% of adult male patients in urology. After the age of 55, men have varying degrees of prostate hypertrophy, which is not easily recognized due to the slow course of the disease and insignificant early symptoms.
Dietary principles
1. Limit fat intake: According to research by scientists from many countries, the more high fat foods you eat, the higher the incidence of prostate cancer. High fat foods have many harmful effects on the human body, so limiting their intake is necessary.
2. Drinking more water to promote urination: The flushing of urine against the urethra can not only help excrete prostate secretions, but also help prevent the occurrence of repeated infections.
3. Note Selenium and Zinc: Selenium and zinc are two important trace minerals found in the blood of patients with prostate disease that are relatively deficient.
4. Other: In terms of diet, it can also be supplemented with appropriate amounts of vitamin C and vitamin E, which can be used to improve symptoms through their antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects.
Dietary taboos
1. Prostatitis patients should not smoke or drink alcohol. Patients may understand that smoking can cause impotence, but they are not aware that smoking can also increase prostate congestion, thereby exacerbating the symptoms of acute and chronic prostatitis. Drinking alcohol can expand the blood vessels of the organs and increase the amount of blood perfusion, which can also aggravate the congestion of the prostate, leading to a recurrence of cured prostatitis.
2. "Cannot eat spicy foods for prostatitis: Stimulating foods such as scallions, raw garlic, chili peppers, and peppers can increase the taste of dishes, but can also cause vasodilation and organ congestion. For patients with prostatitis, these foods cannot be eaten, otherwise it will lead to the persistence and difficulty in healing of prostatitis.".
3. Some meats that cannot be eaten by prostatitis are: dogs, cattle, lamb, seafood, etc. These meats are mostly considered to be good dishes for promoting yang and vitality. However, traditional Chinese medicine believes that prostatitis is caused by dampness, so when used to promote dampness, the effects of yang enhancing drugs may not be as good as people's expectations. In addition, after years of clinical observation, eating more of the above meat can lead to worsening of the disease.
4. For benign prostatic hyperplasia, gaoliang has a thick, spicy, and sweet taste, which often leads to endogenous dampness and heat, and inhibits the circulation of qi and blood. Therefore, elderly people with prostate hyperplasia should pay attention to a light diet.
