If you’re an over 50 aged man and have started having difficulties when urinating, the cause could
be an enlarged prostate (BPH). Prostate keeps growing as men get older. As it grows, it squeezes
the urethra, the way urine goes out from bladder. Then the pressure generated
by the enlarged prostate may affect bladder control.
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Prostate enlargement. Is it inevitable?
Millions of men worldwide suffer from the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. In fact, by age 70, about 90 percent of men
will have prostatic enlargement. Is this an inevitable part of growing older for the male of the species?
The answer is no. Men in Asia are much less likely to develop prostatic enlargement and prostate cancer than their American counterparts. Most probably this is because of differences in our lifestyles, especially our diets, which are higher in fat and lower in antioxidants in the West.
What can you do for prostate health?
Eat fruits and vegetables. They are high in antioxidants and daily consumption is probably beneficial.
Men who eat diets that are low in animal fat and high in fruits and vegetables seem to be at lower risk of prostatic disease.
Try cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower. A recent study published in the Journal of Urology reported on the
long-term follow-up of a group of men with prostate cancer (PC) who were treated with pomegranate juice.
Eat more soy. A recent review in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that regular intake of soy
foods, especially non-fermented soy foods such as tofu and soy milk, resulted in a 30 percent reduction in the risk of PC.
Get your vitamin D. Adequate vitamin D levels may help to prevent PC, and studies are also under way to look at the use of vitamin D analogs as treatments for prostate cancer. Many people are deficient in vitamin D and not aware of it. Talk to your doctor.
Keep your weight normal. Several studies suggest a higher risk of PC in men with a large waist-to-hip ratio.
Stay active. Studies suggest that vigorous exercise can help reduce PC risk.
Consider aspirin Regular intake of aspirin may help to prevent PC. Talk with your doctor before starting.
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