As you get older, your prostate needs to be healthy to maintain an enjoyable and active life.
Prostate disease is known to be a common occurrence mainly in the West. However, it was found that ‘prostate cancer’ is the most common cancer in men worldwide, and in Korea, 50% of men are infected with prostatitis at least once in their lifetime due to a change in eating habits.
The prostate is a reproductive gland located just below the bladder, secreting components of semen and affecting reproductive activity. Male hormone stimulation causes problems such as urination disorders, inflammation, and cancer. In particular, diet is a major risk factor for prostate disease, and eating a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing it and protect men’s health.
◆ Tomato
Tomatoes, which are rich in natural antioxidants lycopene, polyphenols, and tocophenols, help prevent aging and boost immunity. In particular, lycopene is a carotenoid pigment that gives the red color of tomatoes and has excellent ability to remove free radicals, effectively inhibiting the proliferation of prostate cancer cells.
A study conducted by a joint research team at the University of Bristol, Cambridge and Oxford in the UK on 15,000 middle-aged men found that men who ate tomatoes 10 or more times a week had a 20% lower risk of prostate cancer compared to men who did not. .
◆ Oysters
Oysters, which are known to be good for energy, are rich in minerals, vitamins and amino acids, improving fatigue and enhancing vitality. Zinc in oysters also has the effect of lowering the level of DHT hormone, which causes enlarged prostate and prostate cancer, and enhancing sperm activity to promote overall male health when excessively secreted.
◆ Cherry
Cherries are good for everyone, young and old, but especially if you are middle-aged, you should take care of them. According to a study by a joint research team at Gangnam Severance Hospital and Mayo Clinic in the United States, perillyl alcohol and anthocyanins in cherries inhibit prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. In addition, ellagic acid promotes the death of prostate cancer cells and lowers the level of inflammation in the body, helping to prevent and manage chronic inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and arthritis.
◆ pomegranate juice
Pomegranate is often thought to be beneficial for women’s health, but it’s also good for men’s prostate health. According to a study by the American Cancer Society, regular consumption of pomegranate juice in patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer reduced prostate cancer recurrence and decreased prostate-specific antigen levels (PSA). In addition, antioxidants such as erlagic acid and polyphenols help blood circulation and improve erectile dysfunction in men.
◆ No drinking! toilet immediately
Drinking accelerates aging of the body, lowering sexual function and threatening prostate health. Alcohol causes the prostate to swell and concentrates urine, which irritates the bladder. Also, if you hold your urine for too long, your bladder or urethra can become inflamed, which can lead to prostatitis. The habit of holding back urine weakens the muscles around the prostate and causes urination disorders and decreased prostate function.