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Prostate and Your Diet (Side B): 6 Foods to Avoid With Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

Dr.Asif Baloch

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Diet is an important part of any treatment plan, including Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH): a condition that causes the prostate gland to enlarge in men, resulting in many urinary issues and increasing the risk of prostate cancer. Knowing the foods that are good for your BPH¸ and foods that aren’t can help with managing the troublesome BPH-induced symptoms. Here we’ll focus on the foods you should avoid in order to keep prostate inflammation and progression under control:

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1-Caffeine:

Coffee and all other caffeinated beverages should be avoided entirely by sufferers of BPH. This is because caffeine is a known diuretic that increases urine production, which fills up the bladder faster, resulting in drastically increased urinary urgency, and the number of times you urinate in a day. Drinking caffeine late at night amplifies the effects.

The theoxanthine present in abundance within caffeine also contributes towards increased urinary urgency by irritating the bladder. Chamomile or Green tea are much better alternatives; with additional detoxification benefits.

2-Red Meat:

The second-worst food for an enlarged prostate, consuming beef, mutton, and/or lamb on a daily basis amplifies the risk of prostate enlargement. Even small amounts of meat significantly raise the levels of arachidonic acid, a chemical that causes inflammation that worsens BPH symptoms. Substitute red meats for fatty fish like salmon, whose omega-3 content makes it beneficial for prostate health.

3-Eggs:

Like red meats, eggs also contain large quantities of arachidonic acid which adds to the amount already present in the bloodstream to cause prostate inflammation and irritation. However, being good sources of protein and other diet-essential nutrients, egg whites can be consumed in moderation as they contain less arachidonic acid content than the yolk.

4-Dairy:

Calcium in dairy products combined with their high saturated fat content aggravates BPH by acting as an inflammatory agent combined with its high saturated fat content. Excess daily calcium intake (2000 mg or 1.5 liters) also contributes towards advanced prostate cancer. However, since calcium is a bone-health essential, consider substituting regular milk with almond, coconut or soy.

5-Sodium:

A diet rich in high-salt foods has adverse effects on the urinary tract, resulting in frequent urination and unbearable urges that may even lead to urinary incontinence (lack of control over urination). Similarly, Processed, MSG-rich, and sugary foods put pressure on the prostate by increasing inflammation. Try to reduce your sodium intake and avoid processed items altogether.

6-Spicy Foods:

Despite being a staple of the South Asian diet and proven cancer-killing agents, the abundant peppers and spice added to foods can have adverse effects on prostate health in some men with BPH. Spicy foods can act as bladder irritants like caffeine and worsen urinary symptoms, particularly urinary urgency.

While a good, balanced diet is a necessary accompaniment to medicinal BPH treatment, always consult with your doctor before making any dietary changes to make sure they don’t interfere with any medication.

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Disclaimer: The contents of this article are intended to raise awareness about common health issues and should not be viewed as sound medical advice for your specific condition. You should always consult with a licensed medical practitioner prior to following any suggestions outlined in this article or adopting any treatment protocol based on the contents of this article.

Dr.Asif Baloch
Dr.Asif Baloch - Author Assist. Prof. Dr. M. Asif Baloch is a Urologist, Sexologist, Kidney Transplant Surgeon and Andrologist. Assist. Prof. Dr. M. Asif Baloch is among the Best Urologists in Lahore. He has a MBBS and FCPS degree along with an experience of 10 years. He is also a member of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and its pmdc number is 44512-S.
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