What is BPH? BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is also
known as benign prostatic hypertrophy. BPH is the term to describe the
increasing of prostate size. This organ
surrounds the urethra. Increasing the size of prostate will cause problem
during urination and ejaculation. BPH is not cancerous. But the disease can
increase the PSA level that lead to prostate cancer. Prostate enlarged can be
detected by rectal exam, examine the urethra, prostate, and bladder using a
cytoscope. The instrument is inserted through the penis. To overcome the benign
prostatic hyperplasia can be done medically and natural treatment. Besides, you
should also support with healthy diet. Selecting proper food can reduce and
prevent the prostate enlargement symptoms.
Food that rich in
vitamin C
Vitamin C is known as anti oxidant, very useful to improve
the endurance and reduce the risk to BPH (prostatic hypertrophy). This food
includes; bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, snow or snap
peas, cauliflower, kale and tomato or vegetable juices.
Food that rich in
zinc
Some expert says that food rich in zinc can improve the
prostate function although the mechanism is not known exactly. This food
include liver, shellfish, oysters, soy, pumpkin seeds, nuts, wheat germ, bran,
milk, eggs, chicken, lentils, and peas.
Food with fiber
Food that rich in fiber can reduce the pressure from lower
bowel. This food can also prevent the colon cancer. Food rich in fiber is
widely available in fruit and vegetables.
Soy base food
This food can improve the hormone balance. The food includes
tofu, miso soup, soy milk, soy beans, and vegetarian burgers. These foods are
rich in phytosterol that can reduce the risk of the enlarged prostate.
Protein food
The best choice for this food includes salmon, tuna,
sardines, halibut and mackerel. This food is rich in omega 3. The fatty acid is
known as natural anti inflammatory.
Avoid animal fat.
This food can increase the hormone sex and increase the risk
the increasing of irritation on prostate. Sex hormone (testosterone) can change
to DHT that cause the prostate enlarged.
Avoid alcohol and coffee.
Alcohol is beverage that high in calorie but there are no
nutrients. This beverage can increase the zinc excretion.
Reduce to eat sugar food
Food that rich in sugar can inhibit the healing of BPH
Reduce dairy product such as; aged cheeses, Aged Cheddar,
Swiss, Edam and Gouda.