Natural Prostate Health
We men are known to be strong people but this is not the case when we have a problem with our reproductive system. Many men lose their self esteem when told they have a prostate problem. The prostate gland, which is nearly the same size as a walnut, is located right below the bladder. The prostate releases the seminal fluid that is composed of nutrients and an alkaline solution. Natural prostate health is important as you enter your 50s and beyond.
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects the prostate and accounts for every 1 in 5 male cancer reports. This disease generally affects males who are over 50 years of age and those with a family history of prostate issues. It is known that the risk is higher if your brother had this disease than your father. That is why the condition is classified as a recessive or X chromosome disease. Those are kind of scary statistics to me – that’s why I want to be proactive.
Diet is another contributing factor to prostate problems. Studies have shown that the Western diet, which is high in fat, sugar and cholesterol, increases the risk of getting the disease. I know we all like our burgers and fries, but this is one easy thing we can do to keep a healthy prostate.
A natural way to keep your prostate healthy includes eating foods rich in lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant that is found in tomatoes. Studies have shown that eating 10 servings each day of tomato based foods will reduce your risk of getting prostate cancer by 35%. If you can’t find tomatoes in season or don’t like them, you can take lycopene supplements sold at drug stores. This can inhibit prostate specific antigens that cause cancer – amazing!
A nutrient that is essential for good prostate health is selenium. Foods rich in the nutrient include mushrooms, tuna, shrimps and supplements like vitamin D and E. Another option is to use natural products like Prostacet. This is a natural supplement that contains saw palmetto and lycopene, and is used to maintain bladder and prostate health. This is what I started using and I can’t believe the difference in how I feel.
