{"id":29373,"date":"2021-08-19T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=29373"},"modified":"2022-03-24T09:46:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T09:46:32","slug":"foods-for-prostate-enlargement-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/foods-for-prostate-enlargement-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Foods To Prevent An Enlarged Prostate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a recent trend of personalized nutrition and DNA-based diets to prevent disease and aid with prostate enlargement prevention.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, they are expensive, complex, and the field is in a very early research stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Still, we can also consider another alternative: follow a healthy diet.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to research, certain diets could reduce the chance of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/bph\/\">benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)<\/a> and aggressive prostate cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the most famous dietary approaches in this field is the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/mediterranean-diet-cancer\/\">Mediterranean diet<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sufficient evidence backs it up, and it is not difficult to do.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, preventing prostate conditions can be easier if we incorporate certain foods into our daily nutrition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Are there any foods recommended that can help you avoid having an enlarged prostate gland in the future?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>[bensnaturalhealthIinlineLeadGen id =&#8221;2&#8243; list_name=&#8221;funnel_a2_aatp\u201d]<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>10 foods to prevent an enlarged prostate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The prostate is around the urethra and below the urinary bladder.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That\u2019s why an increase in prostate volume causes <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/how-to-naturally-get-rid-of-urinary-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary symptoms<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/weak-urine-flow\/\">urine flow reduction<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ultimately, it could lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/acute-urinary-retention\/\">acute urinary retention<\/a> when the excess prostate tissue is significant.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But you can keep a healthy prostate, lower your risk of benign prostate enlargement, and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/prostate-cancer-prevention\/\">prevent prostate cancer<\/a> with these foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not all of them work the same way, but they will likely reduce the chance of lower urinary tract symptoms later on.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>1) Tomato<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We included <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/lycopene-prostate\/\">tomatoes<\/a> as the first item in the list because it has significant evidence as a backup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tomato is one of the best sources of the antioxidant lycopene.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18156403\/\">Lycopene<\/a> is a carotenoid that gives tomato and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/watermelon-natural-viagra\/\">watermelon<\/a> their red color.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This antioxidant has a direct effect on prostatic hyperplasia and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/prostate-cancer\/\">prostate cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It slows down the progression of prostate enlargement and reduces prostate inflammation (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18156403\/\">2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>2) Sesame seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nuts and seeds are excellent to prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/signs-of-prostate-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prostate problems<\/a>, but especially sesame seeds and likely pumpkin seeds, too.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They provide a very high proportion of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/zinc-prostate\/\">zinc<\/a>, an essential mineral for the prostate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3114577\/\">Studies<\/a> show that most patients with prostate cancer or BPH have low zinc levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Their levels are sometimes 75% lower than the average, according to researchers.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>3) Bell peppers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As noted above, antioxidants can make a difference in prostate health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Vitamin C is another critical nutrient we can\u2019t miss, and it is a potent antioxidant, too.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is not only in citric foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/bell-peppers-nutrition\/\">Bell peppers<\/a> give you the daily requirement of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/vitamin-c-benefits\/\">vitamin C <\/a>in only half a cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moreover, this antioxidant reduces the incidence of BPH and prostate cancer.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s13046-016-0418-8\">scientific evidence<\/a>, oxidative stress plays a role in prostate hyperplasia. It also triggers prostate cancer. Free radicals cause damage to the prostate gland, trigger inflammation, and encourage swelling and prostate enlargement. Vitamin C in bell peppers can solve that problem for you.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>4) Salmon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you want to increase your fish consumption, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/salmon-salad-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">salmon<\/a> is definitely the best option you can choose.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This type of fish has a very high level of<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/omega-3-benefits\/\"> Omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is also a source of proteins and several minerals, and B vitamins.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon have a potent anti-inflammatory effect.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It prevents cancer and inflammatory diseases as well as cardiovascular problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inflammation triggers prostate enlargement and cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/13\/2\/384\/htm\">Omega-3<\/a> can be a healthy way to counter this problem from its root.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>5) Avocados<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Omega 3 fatty acids are not the only types of healthy fats.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are many other unsaturated fatty acids, and avocado is an excellent source.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, this fruit has a substance called beta-sitosterol.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0955286304001597\">Studies<\/a> show that beta-sitosterol improves urinary problems and is useful to prevent or treat <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/signs-of-prostate-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BPH symptoms<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is an inhibitor of prostate tissue growth.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Besides <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/avocado-benefits\/\">avocados<\/a>, we can also try other foods with beta-sitosterol, including pecans, wheat germ, and soybeans.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>6) Tofu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We need to highlight the role of soybeans in prostate health nutrition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5305699\/\">studies<\/a> show that besides beta-sitosterol, soybean isoflavones also contribute to keeping a healthy prostate.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Isoflavones reduce the growth rate of the prostate tissue in BPH and may even inhibit cell division in cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tofu is made of soy, and can you can adapt this food to a large number of Asian recipes or create tasty smoothies with fruit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>7) Spinach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/cruciferous-vegetables\/\">Green leafy vegetables<\/a> are also recommended for prostate cancer prevention.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/cancerres.aacrjournals.org\/content\/70\/8_Supplement\/5685.short\">studies<\/a> suggest that increasing the consumption of this type of vegetable reduces the chance of suffering from prostate conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In particular, spinach has been studied using spinacetin and patuletin extracts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are two polyphenols found in spinach.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The former was found to inhibit prostate cancer growth by 30%.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The latter inhibited prostate cancer progression by almost 50%.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>8) Broccoli<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patients with prostate problems and those who want to prevent them can benefit significantly from broccoli, brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous vegetables.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More specifically, there is one component in broccoli called <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sulforaphane\/\">sulforaphane<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This component has been tried out in animal models and humans with varying results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/24\/19\/3593\/htm\">ongoing research<\/a> to know the best route of administration and dose to achieve better results.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>9) Onion and garlic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0090429507017785\">studies<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreascience.or.kr\/article\/JAKO201332479511825.page\">different authors<\/a> recommend onion and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/garlic-tincture-supplement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">garlic<\/a> to prevent both BPH and prostate cancer.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are in the same vegetable group, known as allium vegetables.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The more we eat them, the less likely it is to experience prostate problems.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><strong>10) Turmeric<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This spice is prevalent in Indian cuisine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is an excellent addition to your foods every day because of a component known as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/turmeric-prostate\/\">curcumin<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Besides curcumin, other minor curcuminoids contribute to anticancer activity in a synergistic way.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0378874120333535\">recent study<\/a> published in the <em>Journal of Ethnopharmacology.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The researchers revealed that the combination of three curcuminoids reduces the activity of prostate cancer cells much more effectively than curcumin alone.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prostate enlargement prevention is better than treating the problem with transurethral resection and other types of surgery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even when the case is not severe, an enlarged prostate causes urinary flow problems and uncomfortable symptoms similar to those experienced in a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urinary-tract-infection\/\">urinary tract infection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But we can cut down prostate cancer risk and slow down benign growth in BPH.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It only requires adopting new foods to the diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The top 10 foods to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/how-to-prevent-enlarged-prostate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prevent prostate enlargement<\/a> include tomato, sesame seeds, bell peppers, salmon, avocados, tofu, spinach, broccoli, onion\/garlic, and turmeric.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Explore 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