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The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in men
that is part of the reproductive system.
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During sexual activity, the prostate gland
helps produce semen, the nutrient-rich fluid
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carrying sperm during ejaculation.
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It is located just below the bladder in men
and surrounds the top portion of the tube
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that drains urine from the bladder.
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An enlarged prostate (also known as BPH) puts
pressure on the urethra, and this is where
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the problem starts because you can't pass
your urine through the tube properly due to
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swelling, and the liquid starts getting backed
up and trapped inside your bladder.
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This can cause poor bladder control, especially
during the night when you are trying to sleep.
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You may also experience a frequent and urgent
need to urinate, difficulty starting urination,
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a weak urine stream or a stream that stops
and starts, dribbling at the end of urination,
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and an inability to completely empty the urine.
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BPH is so common that it can affect 50 % of
men between ages of 51- 60 and up to 90% of
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men older than 80.
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So, what causes Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(BPH) in the first place: The prostate gland
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is controlled by powerful hormones known as
sex hormones, including testosterone.
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The prostate gland converts testosterone into
another hormone called dihydrotestosterone
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(DHT).
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High levels of DHT cause the cells in the
prostate to enlarge.
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Studies show us that certain foods and beverages
are known to have an impact on prostate health
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because of their effects on testosterone and
other hormones.
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So, in today's video, we will focus on the
top 7 foods you should avoid to control prostate
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inflammation and progression.
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You will also learn some simple lifestyle
changes and remedies to help shrink your prostate
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and improve your urine flow.
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So, let's get started…
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The first food to avoid if you have prostate
problems is red meat: Eating red meat like
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beef, mutton, or lamb on a regular basis amplifies
the risk of prostate enlargement.
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Even small amounts of meat can significantly
increase the level of arachidonic acid, a
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chemical that causes inflammation that worsens
the BPH symptoms.
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Therefore, avoiding or limiting your intake
of foods that trigger an inflammatory response
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is a good place to start when dealing with
the problem.
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The good news is that there are plenty of
alternatives to red meat that won’t cause
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such issues, including fatty fish like salmon,
mackerel, and tuna, whose omega-3 content
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makes it beneficial for prostate health.
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The second food to avoid is Sugar: Another
worst food for an enlarged prostate is refined
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sugar, as it can trigger the inflammatory
response in your prostate.
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Besides an inflammatory effect, sustained
hyperglycemia leads to insulin release and
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an increase in insulin-like peptide concentration
in the blood.
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These substances promote cellular proliferation
and contribute to prostate tumor growth.
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Sugar is abundant in some obvious sources,
such as cake and fizzy juice, but don’t
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forget it is also added to processed foods
to give them extra flavor.
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This includes cereals, white bread, ready
meals, and ready-made sauces.
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It would be best if you tried to cut down
your intake of these things in order to reduce
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the pressure on your prostate.
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You can swap these processed foods with fresh
fruits, vegetables, wholegrain, nuts, and
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seeds.
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Not only are these better for the prostate,
but they are also highly nutritious and healthy
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too!
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The third food to avoid is caffeine: Coffee
and all other caffeinated beverages should
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be avoided entirely by sufferers of BPH.
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Caffeine has a diuretic effect, which can
increase the urge to go to the toilet.
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Drinking caffeine late at night amplifies
the effects.
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Furthermore, caffeine contains a compound
called xanthine, which also increases urinary
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urgency by irritating the bladder.
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Green or chamomile tea are much better alternatives,
with additional detoxification benefits.
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tips.
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The fourth thing that you should avoid is
alcohol: If you have an enlarged prostate,
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it is also recommended that you avoid drinking
alcohol, especially beer.
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There are several ways alcohol can cause BPH
problems.
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Firstly, it relaxes the muscles of your urinary
tract, which could result in the need to urinate
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more frequently.
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Next, it is inflammatory, so it can exacerbate
the inflammation already present in the prostate
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gland.
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On top of this, alcohol also acts as a diuretic;
it dehydrates the body and can reduce the
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stores of magnesium.
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All of these things can make urinary symptoms
more severe.
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Moving on to the fifth food which is Dairy:
Calcium in dairy products combined with their
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high saturated fat content aggravates BPH
by acting as an inflammatory agent.
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Dairy foods are usually produced from the
milk of cows or goats.
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And they contain natural growth hormones (prolactin
and IGF-1), which can irritate an already
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enlarged prostate, causing the gland to start
swelling up and putting pressure on your bladder.
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However, since calcium is a bone-health essential,
consider substituting regular milk with almond,
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soy, or coconut.
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Next, Sodium: A diet rich in high-salt foods
has adverse effects on the urinary tract,
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resulting in frequent urination and unbearable
urges that may lead to a lack of control over
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urination.
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Similarly processed, monosodium glutamate
and sugary foods put pressure on the prostate
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by increasing inflammation.
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Try to reduce your sodium intake and avoid
processed items altogether.
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Finally, let’s talk about spicy foods: Spicy
foods such as chili and curry are yet another
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thing you must be aware of if you suffer from
an enlarged prostate.
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Spicy foods can act as bladder irritants like
caffeine and worsen urinary symptoms, particularly
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urinary urgency.
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Now let's explore some of the best lifestyle
tips to help shrink your prostate back down:
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Pumpkin Seeds: One of the most potent BPH-fighting
foods that you can eat is pumpkin seed.
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It contains zinc, vitamin E, and phytosterol,
and all these work synergistically to reduce
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prostate size by balancing your hormones.
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Vitamin C: Vitamin C found in vegetables can
play an important role in fighting BPH.
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Bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C. One
cup of raw bell peppers contains nearly 200
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percent of your required daily vitamin C intake.
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Other vegetables rich in vitamin C include
broccoli, kale, and brussels sprouts.
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Omega-3 fatty acid: One of the risk factors
for an enlarged prostate is obesity, and an
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increasing diet rich in omega-3s, along with
exercise, helps decrease obesity and weight
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gain.
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These healthy fats can also protect you from
cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, weight gain,
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cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
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Fishes like salmon, trout, and tuna are rich
in omega-3s.
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If you are not a fan of fish, you can get
omega-3s from flaxseed, chia seed, canola
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oil, and walnuts.
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Cut back on the foods listed in the video,
especially sugar, processed meat, dairy, and
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alcohol which are causing hormonal changes
and inflammation in the prostate.
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If you are a smoker, start cutting back and
quitting because smoking can injure your blood
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vessels and encourage prostate enlargement.
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Start consuming salad containing cruciferous
vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, kale, collard
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greens, or arugula daily to balance your hormonal
level.
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If you want to know more about what are the
best vitamins for your prostate health.
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Then check out our video on the top 6 vitamins
that can shrink your enlarged prostate.11832
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