Prostate Gland - Eating The Right Foods
Many, if not most, men over the age of fifty or so worry about the likelihood of their prostrate causing them concerns in the near future. The fact is that numerous men will have issues with their prostate and the proportion is fairly high.
For most men, this will mean little more than frequent visits to the bathroom, where urination will be sparse. Nocturnal visits to the bathroom are also common. Some men might find themselves in the upsetting situation of 'dripping', which involves a wet patch on the trousers.
These are fairly dreary prospects, but there is far worse that can occur. It all has to do with the prostate which encircles the tube from the bladder to the penis. It swells from the inside not the outside and so it 'bites' on the urethra cutting off the flow of urine.
This produces the effect of having a full bladder but not being able to evacuate it fully. This in turn could cause urinary tract infections (UTI's) and produce problems for the kidneys which may be life-threatening.
Some individuals think that a diet containing certain foods in quantity will put off or even prevent significant issues with the prostate gland. Here are a couple of the most important ones:
Lycopene: is a robust antioxidant which is accountable for the red colouring in numerous foods such as carrots, red grapefruit, watermelons, papayas and tomatoes (but not cherries or strawberries). It is a carotene that exists in many red-orange natural foodstuffs.
Lycopene is deposited in the adrenal glands, the liver and the testes, which seems to cause it to be especially effective against prostate cancer. Research continues and there is not enough proof to convince the world's Western health authorities yet, but it is recognized as a non-dangerous food colouring in the USA, Europe and Australia.
Lycopene is usually best eaten raw, but with one notable exception - tomatoes. The chemical is more readily absorbed from cooked tomatoes. Hence the advice to consume unsweetened tomato sauce.
Lycopene is not merely beneficial for men as it will help in glandular, heart and liver issues as well. It is worth watching the development of this research carefully and adding red fruits to your diet anyway.
Quercetin: is a flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, leaves, grains, and both green and black tea. It is especially present in (red) onions, red grapes, raspberries, lingonberries, cranberries and tomatoes. (Notice all the red fruits).
Studies have shown that organically produced or wild fruits have far more quercetin than the 'intensively farmed' varieties. 70% more in the case of tomatoes. Comparable percentage increases, between 50% and 100%, were found for most wild fruits.
Quercetin has anti inflammatory characteristics and some research has suggested that it may help reduce the danger of cancer, but as yet, no leading health authorities have been persuaded that it is useful at preventing or curing cancer. Another one to watch though.
It is not at all a problem to add some of these foods into your diet. Scientists have been telling us for decades to consume more fresh fruit and vegetables, simply make certain you add a few more red ones and drink tea rather than coffee.
For most men, this will mean little more than frequent visits to the bathroom, where urination will be sparse. Nocturnal visits to the bathroom are also common. Some men might find themselves in the upsetting situation of 'dripping', which involves a wet patch on the trousers.
These are fairly dreary prospects, but there is far worse that can occur. It all has to do with the prostate which encircles the tube from the bladder to the penis. It swells from the inside not the outside and so it 'bites' on the urethra cutting off the flow of urine.
This produces the effect of having a full bladder but not being able to evacuate it fully. This in turn could cause urinary tract infections (UTI's) and produce problems for the kidneys which may be life-threatening.
Some individuals think that a diet containing certain foods in quantity will put off or even prevent significant issues with the prostate gland. Here are a couple of the most important ones:
Lycopene: is a robust antioxidant which is accountable for the red colouring in numerous foods such as carrots, red grapefruit, watermelons, papayas and tomatoes (but not cherries or strawberries). It is a carotene that exists in many red-orange natural foodstuffs.
Lycopene is deposited in the adrenal glands, the liver and the testes, which seems to cause it to be especially effective against prostate cancer. Research continues and there is not enough proof to convince the world's Western health authorities yet, but it is recognized as a non-dangerous food colouring in the USA, Europe and Australia.
Lycopene is usually best eaten raw, but with one notable exception - tomatoes. The chemical is more readily absorbed from cooked tomatoes. Hence the advice to consume unsweetened tomato sauce.
Lycopene is not merely beneficial for men as it will help in glandular, heart and liver issues as well. It is worth watching the development of this research carefully and adding red fruits to your diet anyway.
Quercetin: is a flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, leaves, grains, and both green and black tea. It is especially present in (red) onions, red grapes, raspberries, lingonberries, cranberries and tomatoes. (Notice all the red fruits).
Studies have shown that organically produced or wild fruits have far more quercetin than the 'intensively farmed' varieties. 70% more in the case of tomatoes. Comparable percentage increases, between 50% and 100%, were found for most wild fruits.
Quercetin has anti inflammatory characteristics and some research has suggested that it may help reduce the danger of cancer, but as yet, no leading health authorities have been persuaded that it is useful at preventing or curing cancer. Another one to watch though.
It is not at all a problem to add some of these foods into your diet. Scientists have been telling us for decades to consume more fresh fruit and vegetables, simply make certain you add a few more red ones and drink tea rather than coffee.
About the Author:
Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on a variety of topics, but is now concerned with the proton prostate cancer treatment. If you want to know more go to What is the Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
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