Correction of the diet of prostatitis in men is a preventive measure accompanied by therapeutic prescriptions. The diet will help normalize the protective functions of the body and prevent relapses of the disease. The treatment of prostatitis should be comprehensive, in which special attention will be given to a balanced diet.
Useful products for prostatitis
Dishes rich in vitamins, trace elements, vegetable fibers significantly reduce pain in the inflamed prostate and eliminate congestion. A progressive adenoma puts pressure on the walls of the large intestine, which cannot unfold without characteristic symptoms in the pelvic region.
It is recommended to follow a diet during the active phase of treatment, as well as during remission. The active components of plant products dissolve and remove fragments of small stones from the ducts of the urethra. Thus, urine is not retained in the bladder, creating the risk of developing inflammatory processes of the ascending type. It is necessary to follow the diet for the entire period of treatment of prostatitis, and then for another month after the elimination of the acute disease.
Foods for prostatitis must necessarily contain the following trace elements:
zinc (Zn);
magnesium (Mg);
selenium (Se);
phosphorus (P);
manganese (Mn);
chromium (Cr);
silicon (Si);
calcium (Ca);
iodine (I);
iron (Fe).
The molecules of these substances actively participate in the synthesis of male sex hormones, stimulate sperm motility, neutralize infections of the circulatory system and suppress the pathogenic flora of the mucous membranes of the pelvic organs. Doctors recommend eating buckwheat porridge, sunflower seeds, garlic, spinach, bananas, grapefruit, black currants.
During periods of exacerbation of prostatitis, patients complain of a decrease in libido, pain in the lower abdomen, frequent false urges to urinate, water retention in the body. With a deficiency of trace elements such as silicon, chromium and selenium, the risk of prostate adenoma increases several times. The necessary trace elements are contained and easily absorbed by the body from eggs, liver, brewer's yeast, seafood.
With prostatitis, which has passed into the chronic stage, foods rich in zinc and selenium should be included in the diet. For example:
Ginger;
ginseng;
tomatoes;
broccoli;
sprouted wheat;
liver dishes.
This will reduce swelling and improve the quality of the semen produced. Regular consumption of "healthy" foods will reduce the risk of the adenoma degenerating into a malignant tumor. Selenium improves potency, restores vascular tone and increases the body's immune functions.
The benefits of vegetables and fruits for prostatitis
During periods of exacerbation of prostatitis, which can occur regardless of climatic and other subjective factors, a good effect can be achieved by eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Table 1 shows some fruits, vegetables, seafood, derived from fruit and vegetable crops that help improve dying prostate functions.
Table 1. Recommended set of products for inflammatory processes of the prostate with a list of trace elements and daily intake.
Product
Mineral composition
Beneficial effect
Daily consumption rate
walnut
Microelements Zn, Na, Ca, K, Se, P, Fe, vitamins of group A, B, fatty acids, omega-3, nicotinic acid
Eliminates inflammation, reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer, participates in the synthesis of male sex hormones
5-7 hearts
Olive oil
Vitamin D, E, K, A, peanut, linoleic acid, oleic, palmitic, phenols
Reduces the risk of developing neoplasms, increases the protective functions of the body, potency, improves intestinal motility
1-3 st. spoons
Oysters
Omega-3, vitamin C, vitamins A, B, nicotinic acid, trace elements Zn, Fe, Ca, K, P, I, Cu, Si
Prevent the development of oncopathologies, participate in the synthesis of male sex hormones
up to 12 pieces
Dried apricots
Vitamins of group B, A, microelements Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, pectin, isoleucine, lysine, tryptophan, threonine
Has a mild diuretic effect, liquefies hard feces, neutralizes radicals, has anti-tumor properties
100g
Prunes
Pectin, fiber, vitamins C, A, U, PP, group B, trace elements Ca, Mg, Fe, K, P, Na
Normalizes digestion, improves intestinal motility, reduces the activity of pathogenic flora on the intestinal mucosa, neutralizes free radicals
5-6 berries
Cauliflower
Vitamins A, E, C, H, group B, trace elements Mg, P, Ca, K, F, Se
Stabilizes stool frequency, increases potency, slows down the growth of adenoma, has anti-inflammatory effect
Up to 1 kilogram
Lawyer
Omega-3, vegetable fats, vitamins A, E, C, microelements Mn, P, Ca, Fe
Increases erectile function, reduces inflammation, neutralizes toxins and decomposition products
50 grams
However, when consuming raw fruits and vegetables, you need to take into account the characteristics of your digestive system. It is recommended to prepare fresh juices from too sour and sweet berries, diluting them with less aggressive or purified drinking water. Some fruits have a beneficial effect on the body in compotes or jelly. Vegetables are used to prepare healthy meals by cooking them in the oven or in a double boiler. The composition of vitamins and trace elements is preserved in dishes from the following vegetables:
potatoes;
carrots;
onions;
tomatoes;
cucumbers;
pumpkins;
Garlic;
to crush;
Horseradish;
parsnip;
parsley;
lettuce leaves;
asparagus;
spinach.
Freshly prepared horseradish root paste has a unique antiseptic effect on the mucous membranes of the urinary system. Horseradish actively suppresses the pathogenic flora of the prostate, quickly reducing inflammation. Including meals with horseradish added to the diet, you can count on boosting potency and improving erectile function.
Greens cope with the formation of stones in the ducts of the urinary system, activating the work of the gonads. Antioxidants, rich in many fruits and vegetables, effectively neutralize wastes and heavy toxins in the body, leaving them no possibility of poisoning organs and tissues.
The essential amino acids of plant fibers participate in the production of sex hormones and the stabilization of hormonal levels. Doctors recommend including onions and garlic in the diet daily. They can be added to vegetable salads, meat dishes, fruit drinks.
Foods that affect the prostate
The male body with an inflamed prostate should receive a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients. By adhering to a diet for erectile dysfunction and frequent inflammatory processes in the organs of the excretory system, it will be possible to reduce the risk of developing cancer and adhesions in the pelvic organs, as well as to prevent infertility.
The functioning of the prostate is influenced by the active substances of meat and fish fibers. However, with prostatitis, it is not recommended to eat too fatty meats and fish. The following varieties of meat will have a beneficial effect:
chicken;
rabbit meat;
beef;
turkey;
horsemeat.
Meat is easily absorbed by the body when steamed or baked without additional frying or hot spices. Boiled meat is useful in soups and stews. After boiling the meat, it is recommended to drain the "first" broth, preparing the main course with a new portion of water. Thus, it will be possible to eliminate toxins and fats from the product.
Fish dishes are simply irreplaceable in any diet. River and sea fish are rich in phosphorus, fatty acids and trace elements. It is recommended to prepare chops, stews or fish soup from fresh fish.
Chicken or quail eggs, eaten raw, will saturate the body with magnesium, calcium, silicon. Egg white and cholesterol take part in the synthesis of hormones, stabilize metabolic processes in organs and tissues.
Fermented milk products have a positive effect on the work of the pelvic organs. At home, you can cook yogurt, curd, kefir, as well as curd stews.
Lactobacilli, abundant in dairy products, have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the large intestine, populating the flora of the intestinal cavity with beneficial microorganisms and bacteria. By consuming dairy products every day, you can get rid of constipation, which in many cases causes inflammation of the prostate.
Prompt emptying of the intestines is the key to healthy pelvic organs. However, fatty milk is not recommended for frequent use in raw prostatitis. With milk, you can cook cereals, casseroles, omelets. Taking buckwheat porridge for several weeks normalizes tissue circulation and increases the protective functions of the body. Buckwheat is considered a natural antioxidant that prevents the rapid development of cancer cells.
Particular attention should be paid to drinks when adjusting the diet of men with prostatitis. Drink lots of fluids. During the day, it is recommended to drink plain water, herbal teas, low-concentration fruit juices, compotes, fruit drinks, fermented milk drinks. Purified water in the daily diet is needed in the amount of 1 to 1, 5 liters.
It is advisable to agree on the amount of fluid consumed with a doctor, as excessive consumption will lead to increased swelling of the prostate itself and its compression by an overflowing bladder. It is recommended that you drink most of the daily volume of fluids in the morning to reduce evening urine output and avoid going to the toilet at night.
From infusions, chamomile tea, consumed hot, has a positive effect on the prostate. Chamomile flowers are rich in phytoncides, flavonoids and azulenes, which relieve inflammation, suppressing pathogenic microflora on the mucous membranes. Essential oils, which easily penetrate the tissues, reduce pain by relaxing smooth muscles.
Ginger root is a unique remedy for fighting prostatitis. The plant is rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals. By adding grated ginger to tea, you can reduce inflammation in prostate tissue and increase testosterone production. With age, the synthesis of male sex hormones decreases, which leads to hormonal imbalances. Infusions of rose hips, hawthorn, barberry will ensure the normalization of sexual functions, reducing the risk of developing cancer.
The diet for acute and chronic prostatitis should be varied and meet individual and age-specific needs.
Products that should be discontinued for prostatitis
The prostate is very sensitive to food. Therefore, it is necessary to use certain nutrients with caution that can provoke an exacerbation of prostatitis even after a small portion. The following dishes and drinks should be totally excluded:
hot spices;
alcohol;
lamb;
large;
mackerel;
canned foods from factory;
semi-finished products;
legumes;
Mayonnaise;
hot sauces;
Coffee;
strong black tea;
sweetened carbonated drinks;
sweet carbohydrates;
fatty milk;
smoked meats;
pickles;
Pickled vegetables;
roast.
If you allow taking the above products, you can exacerbate the symptoms of the disease, causing irritation not only of the prostate, but also of the bladder. Foods that are too spicy and fatty will lead to intestinal upset, which will exacerbate prostatitis. Bloating of the intestinal walls will increase the urge to urinate and put pressure on the prostate. It is advisable to limit the consumption of drinks that stimulate urination during periods of remission, and even to exclude it completely in case of exacerbations of prostatitis.
Foods that affect the prostate
The male body with an inflamed prostate should receive a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients. By adhering to a diet for erectile dysfunction and frequent inflammatory processes in the organs of the excretory system, it will be possible to reduce the risk of developing cancer and adhesions in the pelvic organs, as well as to prevent infertility.
The functioning of the prostate is influenced by the active substances of meat and fish fibers. However, with prostatitis, it is not recommended to eat too fatty meats and fish. The following varieties of meat will have a beneficial effect:
chicken;
rabbit meat;
beef;
turkey;
horsemeat.
Meat is easily absorbed by the body when steamed or baked without additional frying or hot spices. Boiled meat is useful in soups and stews. After boiling the meat, it is recommended to drain the "first" broth, preparing the main course with a new portion of water. Thus, it will be possible to eliminate toxins and fats from the product.
Fish dishes are simply irreplaceable in any diet. River and sea fish are rich in phosphorus, fatty acids and trace elements. It is recommended to prepare chops, stews or fish soup from fresh fish.
Chicken or quail eggs, eaten raw, will saturate the body with magnesium, calcium, silicon. Egg white and cholesterol take part in the synthesis of hormones, stabilize metabolic processes in organs and tissues.
Fermented milk products have a positive effect on the work of the pelvic organs. At home, you can cook yogurt, curd, kefir, as well as curd stews.
Lactobacilli, abundant in dairy products, have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the large intestine, populating the flora of the intestinal cavity with beneficial microorganisms and bacteria. By consuming dairy products every day, you can get rid of constipation, which in many cases causes inflammation of the prostate.
Prompt emptying of the intestines is the key to healthy pelvic organs. However, fatty milk is not recommended for frequent use in raw prostatitis. With milk, you can cook cereals, casseroles, omelets. Taking buckwheat porridge for several weeks normalizes tissue circulation and increases the protective functions of the body. Buckwheat is considered a natural antioxidant that prevents the rapid development of cancer cells.
Particular attention should be paid to drinks when adjusting the diet of men with prostatitis. Drink lots of fluids. During the day, it is recommended to drink plain water, herbal teas, low-concentration fruit juices, compotes, fruit drinks, fermented milk drinks. Purified water in the daily diet is needed in the amount of 1 to 1, 5 liters.
It is advisable to agree on the amount of fluid consumed with a doctor, as excessive consumption will lead to increased swelling of the prostate itself and its compression by an overflowing bladder. It is recommended that you drink most of the daily volume of fluids in the morning to reduce evening urine output and avoid going to the toilet at night.
From infusions, chamomile tea, consumed hot, has a positive effect on the prostate. Chamomile flowers are rich in phytoncides, flavonoids and azulenes, which relieve inflammation, suppressing pathogenic microflora on the mucous membranes. Essential oils, which easily penetrate the tissues, reduce pain by relaxing smooth muscles.
Ginger root is a unique remedy for fighting prostatitis. The plant is rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals. By adding grated ginger to tea, you can reduce inflammation in prostate tissue and increase testosterone production. With age, the synthesis of male sex hormones decreases, which leads to hormonal imbalances. Infusions of rose hips, hawthorn, barberry will ensure the normalization of sexual functions, reducing the risk of developing cancer.
The diet for acute and chronic prostatitis should be varied and meet individual and age-specific needs.
Products that should be discontinued for prostatitis
The prostate is very sensitive to food. Therefore, it is necessary to use certain nutrients with caution that can provoke an exacerbation of prostatitis even after a small portion. The following dishes and drinks should be totally excluded:
hot spices;
alcohol;
lamb;
large;
mackerel;
canned foods from factory;
semi-finished products;
legumes;
Mayonnaise;
hot sauces;
Coffee;
strong black tea;
sweetened carbonated drinks;
sweet carbohydrates;
fatty milk;
smoked meats;
pickles;
Pickled vegetables;
roast.
If you allow taking the above products, you can exacerbate the symptoms of the disease, causing irritation not only of the prostate, but also of the bladder. Foods that are too spicy and fatty will lead to intestinal upset, which will exacerbate prostatitis. Bloating of the intestinal walls will increase the urge to urinate and put pressure on the prostate. It is advisable to limit the consumption of drinks that stimulate urination during periods of remission, and even to exclude it completely in case of exacerbations of prostatitis.
Foods to limit for prostatitis
Acute prostatitis causes severe discomfort, depriving you of rest even during times of sleep. The diet involves a limited intake of the following foods:
citrus fruits;
sweet pastries;
sweets;
mushrooms;
legumes;
cabbage;
Coffee;
concentrated juices.
Foods that cause increased gas production, in addition to gas, can also cause allergic reactions. Sweet pastry products increase body weight, creating an additional load on the digestive system. It is advisable to replace pasta dishes with cereals, and to prefer black or wholemeal breads to white pasta.
Some useful tips
From an early age it is necessary to carry out the prevention of prostatitis. To do this, you need to adhere to a healthy lifestyle, observe the diet and eliminate urinary tract infections in a timely manner. It is very important not to allow frequent changes of sexual partners, to neglect barrier contraception and personal hygiene.
It is also important to constantly monitor hypothermia of the lower extremities and pelvic organs. Exposure to low temperatures on the external genitalia will have a negative effect.
A diet for prostatitis will significantly reduce the severity of acute symptoms, thereby preventing the development of complications.
