Numerous, if not most, men over the age of fifty or so worry concerning the likelihood of their prostrate causing them concerns in the near future. The fact is that many men will have concerns with their prostate and the proportion is quite high.
For most men, this will mean little more than frequent visits to the bathroom, where urination will be meager. Nocturnal visits to the bathroom are also common. Some men may find themselves in the upsetting situation of 'dripping', which involves a wet patch on the trousers.
These are fairly dreary prospects, but there is far worse that can occur. It all has to do with the prostate which encircles the tube from the bladder to the penis. It swells from the inside not the outside and so it 'bites' on the urethra restricting the flow of urine.
This produces the effect of having a full bladder but not being able to empty it normally. This in turn can cause urinary tract infections (UTI's) and produce concerns for the kidneys which can be life-threatening.
Some people say that a diet containing certain foods in quantity may defer or even prevent serious concerns with the prostate gland. Here are two of the most well-known ones:
Lycopene: is a robust antioxidant which is accountable for the red colouring in numerous foods such as carrots, red grapefruit, watermelons, papayas and tomatoes (but not cherries or strawberries). It is a carotene that exists in many red-orange natural foodstuffs.
Lycopene is deposited in the adrenal glands, the liver and the testes, which seems to make it particularly effective against prostate cancer. Research continues and there is not enough proof to persuade the world's Western health authorities yet, but it is accredited as a non-dangerous food dye in the USA, Europe and Australia.
Lycopene is usually best eaten raw, but with one notable exception - tomatoes. The chemical is more readily absorbed from cooked tomatoes. Hence the advice to consume unsweetened tomato sauce.
Lycopene is not just beneficial for men as it will help in glandular, heart and liver issues too. It is worth watching the development of this research vigilantly and adding red fruits to your diet anyway.
Quercetin: is a flavonoid discovered in fruits, vegetables, leaves, grains, and both green and black tea. It is particularly present in (red) onions, red grapes, raspberries, lingonberries, cranberries and tomatoes. (Notice all the red fruits).
Studies have shown that naturally grown or wild fruits have far more quercetin than the 'intensively farmed' varieties. 70% more in with regard to tomatoes. Comparable percentage increases, between 50% and 100%, were found for most wild fruits.
Quercetin has anti inflammatory characteristics and some research has suggested that it may help reduce the danger of cancer, but as yet, no leading health authorities have been convinced that it is helpful at preventing or curing cancer. Another one to watch though.
It is not at all difficult to add some of these foods into your diet. Doctors have been telling us for decades to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, simply make sure you add a couple more red ones and drink tea rather than coffee.
For most men, this will mean little more than frequent visits to the bathroom, where urination will be meager. Nocturnal visits to the bathroom are also common. Some men may find themselves in the upsetting situation of 'dripping', which involves a wet patch on the trousers.
These are fairly dreary prospects, but there is far worse that can occur. It all has to do with the prostate which encircles the tube from the bladder to the penis. It swells from the inside not the outside and so it 'bites' on the urethra restricting the flow of urine.
This produces the effect of having a full bladder but not being able to empty it normally. This in turn can cause urinary tract infections (UTI's) and produce concerns for the kidneys which can be life-threatening.
Some people say that a diet containing certain foods in quantity may defer or even prevent serious concerns with the prostate gland. Here are two of the most well-known ones:
Lycopene: is a robust antioxidant which is accountable for the red colouring in numerous foods such as carrots, red grapefruit, watermelons, papayas and tomatoes (but not cherries or strawberries). It is a carotene that exists in many red-orange natural foodstuffs.
Lycopene is deposited in the adrenal glands, the liver and the testes, which seems to make it particularly effective against prostate cancer. Research continues and there is not enough proof to persuade the world's Western health authorities yet, but it is accredited as a non-dangerous food dye in the USA, Europe and Australia.
Lycopene is usually best eaten raw, but with one notable exception - tomatoes. The chemical is more readily absorbed from cooked tomatoes. Hence the advice to consume unsweetened tomato sauce.
Lycopene is not just beneficial for men as it will help in glandular, heart and liver issues too. It is worth watching the development of this research vigilantly and adding red fruits to your diet anyway.
Quercetin: is a flavonoid discovered in fruits, vegetables, leaves, grains, and both green and black tea. It is particularly present in (red) onions, red grapes, raspberries, lingonberries, cranberries and tomatoes. (Notice all the red fruits).
Studies have shown that naturally grown or wild fruits have far more quercetin than the 'intensively farmed' varieties. 70% more in with regard to tomatoes. Comparable percentage increases, between 50% and 100%, were found for most wild fruits.
Quercetin has anti inflammatory characteristics and some research has suggested that it may help reduce the danger of cancer, but as yet, no leading health authorities have been convinced that it is helpful at preventing or curing cancer. Another one to watch though.
It is not at all difficult to add some of these foods into your diet. Doctors have been telling us for decades to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, simply make sure you add a couple more red ones and drink tea rather than coffee.
About the Author:
Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on a variety of subjects, but is now involved with the proton prostate cancer treatment. If you want to know more go to What is the Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
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