Correction of the diet for prostatitis in men is a preventive measure in conjunction with therapeutic prescriptions. The diet will help to normalize the protective functions of the body and prevent relapse of the disease. Treatment of prostatitis should be comprehensive, in which a balanced diet will be given a special place.
Useful products for prostatitis.
Dishes rich in vitamins, trace elements and vegetable fiber significantly reduce pain inside the inflamed prostate gland and eliminate congestion. A progressive adenoma puts pressure on the walls of the large intestine, which cannot continue without characteristic symptoms in the pelvic region.
It is recommended to follow a nourishing diet during the active phase of therapy, as well as when remission occurs. 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 an ascending type. It is necessary to adhere to the diet for the entire period of treatment for prostatitis, and then for another month after the removal of the acute condition.
Food 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 are actively involved in the synthesis of male sex hormones, stimulate sperm motility, neutralize infections in the circulatory system, and suppress pathogenic flora on the mucous membranes of the pelvic organs. Doctors recommend eating porridge from buckwheat, sunflower seeds, garlic, spinach, bananas, grapefruit, black currants.
During periods of exacerbation of prostatitis, patients complain of decreased libido, pain in the lower abdomen, frequent false urge to urinate, fluid 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 are easily absorbed by the body from eggs, liver, brewer's yeast and shellfish.
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 sperm produced. Regular consumption of "healthy" foods will reduce the risk of adenoma degeneration 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 weather and other subjective factors, a good effect can be achieved by eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Table 1 shows some fruits, vegetables, shellfish, derived from fruit and vegetable crops that help improve the dying functions of the prostate gland.
Table 1. Recommended set of products for inflammatory processes in the prostate gland with a list of trace elements and daily intake.
| Product | Mineral composition | Beneficial effect | Daily consumption rate |
| Nut | 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 cores |
| Olive oil | Vitamin D, E, K, A, peanuts, linoleic, oleic, palmitic acids, 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, A, B vitamins, 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 |
| Dry dams | Vitamins of group B, A, microelements Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, pectin, isoleucine, lysine, tryptophan, threonine | Has a mild diuretic effect, liquefies hard stools, neutralizes radicals, has antitumor properties | 100 grams |
| 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 in 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 adenoma growth, has anti-inflammatory effect | Up to 1 kilogram |
| Avocado | Omega-3, vegetable fats, vitamins A, E, C, microelements Mn, P, Ca, Fe | Increases erectile function, reduces inflammation, neutralizes toxins and breakdown products. | 50 grams |
However, when consuming raw fruits and vegetables, you must consider the characteristics of your digestive system. It is recommended to prepare fresh juices from too acidic and sweet berries, diluting them with less aggressive or purified drinking water. Some fruits have a beneficial effect on the body in compotes or jellies. Vegetables are used to prepare diet meals by baking them in an oven or a double boiler. The composition of vitamins and trace elements is stored in dishes from the following vegetables:
- potatoes;
- carrots;
- onions;
- Tomatoes;
- cucumbers
- pumpkins
- Garlic;
- pumpkin;
- 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 pathogenic flora in the prostate gland, rapidly reducing inflammation. By including foods with added horseradish in your 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, which are rich in many fruits and vegetables, effectively neutralize waste products and heavy toxins in the body, leaving them no opportunity to poison organs and tissues.
The essential amino acids in plant fibers participate in the production of sex hormones and in the stabilization of hormone levels. Doctors recommend that onions and garlic be included in the diet every day. They can be added to vegetable salads, meat dishes, fruit drinks.
Foods that affect the prostate gland
The male body with an enlarged prostate should be given a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients. Following 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 avoid infertility.
The functioning of the prostate gland is influenced by active substances in the fibers of meat and fish. However, with prostatitis, eating excessively fatty meat and fish is not recommended. The following varieties of meat will have a beneficial effect:
- chicken;
- Rabbit meat;
- cow meat;
- Turkey;
- horse meat.
Meat is easily absorbed by the body when steamed or baked without frying or additional 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 dish 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 cutlets, 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 participate in the synthesis of hormones, stabilize metabolic processes in organs and tissues.
Fermented dairy products have a positive effect on the work of the pelvic organs. At home, you can cook yogurts, curdled milk, kefir, and curd stews.
Lactobacilli, which are 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 is the main cause of prostate gland inflammation.
Timely emptying of the intestines is the key to pelvic organ health. However, fatty milk is not recommended for frequent use in raw prostatitis. On the basis of milk, you can cook cereals, stews, omelets. Taking buckwheat porridge for several weeks normalizes the circulation of tissues and increases the protective functions of the body. Buckwheat is considered a natural antioxidant that prevents the rapid development of cancer cells.
Special attention should be paid to drinks when adjusting the diet of men with prostatitis. Drink much liquid. During the day, it is recommended to drink still water, herbal teas, low-concentration fruit juices, compotes, fruit drinks, fermented milk drinks. Purified water is needed in the daily diet in an amount of 1-1. 5 liters.
It is advisable to agree on the amount of liquid consumed with a doctor, since drinking in excess will cause an increase in the swelling of the prostate and its compression by an overflowing bladder. It is recommended to drink most of the daily volume of fluids in the morning to reduce urine output in the evening and avoid going to the bathroom at night.
Of the herbal teas, chamomile tea, consumed hot, has a positive effect on the prostate gland. Chamomile flowers are rich in phytoncides, flavonoids, and azulenes, which relieve inflammation, suppressing pathogenic microflora on mucous membranes. Essential oils, which easily penetrate 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 your prostate tissues and increase testosterone production. With age, the synthesis of male sex hormones declines, leading to hormonal imbalances. The infusions of rose hip, 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 to be abandoned due to prostatitis
The prostate gland is very sensitive to food. Therefore, it is necessary to use with caution some nutrients that can provoke an exacerbation of prostatitis even after a small serving. The following dishes and drinks must be completely excluded:
- hot spices;
- alcohol;
- Mutton;
- grease;
- mackerel;
- factory canned food;
- semi-finished products;
- vegetables
- Mayonnaise;
- hot sauces
- coffee;
- strong black tea;
- carbonated sweet drinks;
- sweet carbohydrates;
- fat milk;
- smoked meats;
- pickles;
- pickled vegetables;
- roast.
If you allow the intake of the above products, you can exacerbate the symptoms of the disease, causing irritation not only of the prostate gland, but also of the bladder. Foods that are too spicy and fatty will lead to intestinal disorders, which will aggravate prostatitis. The swelling of the intestinal walls will increase the urge to urinate and put pressure on the prostate gland. 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 gland
The male body with an enlarged prostate should be given a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients. Following 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 avoid infertility.
The functioning of the prostate gland is influenced by active substances in the fibers of meat and fish. However, with prostatitis, eating excessively fatty meat and fish is not recommended. The following varieties of meat will have a beneficial effect:
- chicken;
- Rabbit meat;
- cow meat;
- Turkey;
- horse meat.
Meat is easily absorbed by the body when steamed or baked without frying or additional 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 dish 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 cutlets, 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 participate in the synthesis of hormones, stabilize metabolic processes in organs and tissues.
Fermented dairy products have a positive effect on the work of the pelvic organs. At home, you can cook yogurts, curdled milk, kefir, and curd stews.
Lactobacilli, which are 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 is the main cause of prostate gland inflammation.
Timely emptying of the intestines is the key to pelvic organ health. However, fatty milk is not recommended for frequent use in raw prostatitis. On the basis of milk, you can cook cereals, stews, omelets. Taking buckwheat porridge for several weeks normalizes the circulation of tissues and increases the protective functions of the body. Buckwheat is considered a natural antioxidant that prevents the rapid development of cancer cells.
Special attention should be paid to drinks when adjusting the diet of men with prostatitis. Drink much liquid. During the day, it is recommended to drink still water, herbal teas, low-concentration fruit juices, compotes, fruit drinks, fermented milk drinks. Purified water is needed in the daily diet in an amount of 1-1. 5 liters.
It is advisable to agree on the amount of liquid consumed with a doctor, since drinking in excess will cause an increase in the swelling of the prostate and its compression by an overflowing bladder. It is recommended to drink most of the daily volume of fluids in the morning to reduce urine output in the evening and avoid going to the bathroom at night.
Of the herbal teas, chamomile tea, consumed hot, has a positive effect on the prostate gland. Chamomile flowers are rich in phytoncides, flavonoids, and azulenes, which relieve inflammation, suppressing pathogenic microflora on mucous membranes. Essential oils, which easily penetrate 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 your prostate tissues and increase testosterone production. With age, the synthesis of male sex hormones declines, leading to hormonal imbalances. The infusions of rose hip, 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 to be abandoned due to prostatitis
The prostate gland is very sensitive to food. Therefore, it is necessary to use with caution some nutrients that can provoke an exacerbation of prostatitis even after a small serving. The following dishes and drinks must be completely excluded:
- hot spices;
- alcohol;
- Mutton;
- grease;
- mackerel;
- factory canned food;
- semi-finished products;
- vegetables
- Mayonnaise;
- hot sauces
- coffee;
- strong black tea;
- carbonated sweet drinks;
- sweet carbohydrates;
- fat milk;
- smoked meats;
- pickles;
- pickled vegetables;
- roast.
If you allow the intake of the above products, you can exacerbate the symptoms of the disease, causing irritation not only of the prostate gland, but also of the bladder. Foods that are too spicy and fatty will lead to intestinal disorders, which will aggravate prostatitis. The swelling of the intestinal walls will increase the urge to urinate and put pressure on the prostate gland. 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 be limited for prostatitis
Acute prostatitis causes severe discomfort, depriving you of rest even during moments of sleep. The diet involves a limited intake of the following foods:
- citric fruits;
- sweet cakes;
- sweet
- mushrooms;
- vegetables
- cabbage;
- coffee;
- concentrated juices.
Foods that increase gas production, in addition to flatulence, can also cause allergic reactions. Sweet pastry products increase body weight, creating an additional burden on the digestive system. It is advisable to substitute cereals for pasta dishes and prefer black or whole grain 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 regimen and eliminate urinary tract infections in a timely manner. It is very important not to allow frequent changes of sexual partner, to neglect barrier contraception and intimate hygiene.
It is also important to constantly monitor the hypothermia of the lower extremities and pelvic organs. Exposure to low temperatures on the external genitalia will have a negative effect.
A dietary diet for prostatitis will significantly reduce the severity of acute symptoms, preventing the development of complications.