Post Date December, 03 2023
The prostate gland is very important for men. In addition to regular care, daily diet can also have a significant impact, so special attention must be paid. So what foods are good for the prostate? Andrologists tell you:
What to eat for prostate maintenance?
Apple: Can prevent chronic prostatitis. Apple has always been a healthy food recommended by nutritionists to the public. Recently, a foreign study found that the benefits of apple have been added, that is, long-term consumption can treat chronic prostatitis in men.
In recent years, doctors have found clinically that eating more apples can have an effective conditioning effect, alleviate the symptoms of chronic prostatitis, and reduce recurrence. This is mainly due to the very high content of zinc in apples, which is an important disease-resistant element in the prostate and can affect the function of anti-inflammatory cells.
For patients with chronic prostatitis, eating 2-3 apples a day can obtain relatively sufficient zinc, achieving the goal of synergistic treatment of prostatitis and preventing recurrence. Drinking apple juice or eating jam can be both acceptable.
Tomatoes: Can prevent prostate cancer. Lycopene can eliminate free radicals in the prostate and protect prostate tissue. In addition, studies have shown that lycopene has significant effects on the prevention of prostate, colon, and rectal cancers that are prone to men. It should be noted that lycopene is a fat-soluble nutrient, so tomatoes are best eaten ripe, and watermelons are best served with full-fat yogurt.
Scallion and garlic: It can prevent prostate hyperplasia. Eating onions and garlic regularly is beneficial for preventing prostate hyperplasia. Research shows that people who consume small amounts of onions and garlic vegetables every day can reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer by 50%. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, it is believed that onion and garlic can dissipate the accumulation of cold qi and promote the circulation of blood gas for congested and proliferative diseases, as well as for people prone to stasis.
Nuts protect the prostate gland. Eat some pumpkin seeds and walnuts. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney stores essence, which is related to reproduction, as well as bladder and urination. Therefore, it is very beneficial for the prostate to eat products that tonify the kidney. Pumpkin seeds and walnut kernels are not only good for tonifying the kidney, they also have diuretic functions, and walnut kernels have a moisturizing effect. Therefore, when men reach the middle and old age, they should eat more pumpkin seeds and walnut kernels to supplement the deficiency of kidney qi.
What can't prostatitis eat?
Do not eat spicy and stimulating food. "Stimulating foods such as chili and pepper can cause vasodilation and organ congestion. Some patients with chronic prostatitis have the habit of eating spicy foods, and are able to moderate when the symptoms of the disease are severe. However, when the symptoms are relieved, they relapse, which can lead to persistent and refractory prostatitis.".
Prostatitis patients should not drink alcohol. Alcohol is a drink that has the effect of vasodilation. It is often seen that people blush when drinking alcohol, which is the result of alcohol expanding facial blood vessels. Alcohol can also cause congestion in internal organs, including the prostate. Due to the habit of long-term drinking and even excessive drinking among some young and middle-aged people, chronic prostatitis is not easy to cure, and even if cured, it is easy to relapse.
