Adjusting the diet for prostatitis in men is a prophylactic measure along with therapeutic prescriptions. The diet will help to normalize the body's protective functions and prevent the recurrence of the disease. Treatment of prostatitis should be comprehensive, which will give a special place to a balanced diet.
Useful products for prostatitis
Containers rich in vitamins, trace elements, plant fiber significantly reduce pain in 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 diet during the active phase of therapy and in remission. The active components of herbal products dissolve and remove small pieces of stone from the urethral canals. Thus, it is not stored in the bladder and causes the development of inflammatory processes of increasing type. It is necessary to follow a diet for the entire duration of treatment of prostatitis, and then for a month after the elimination of the acute condition.
Foods for prostatitis must contain the following trace elements:
- zinc (Zn);
- magnesium (Mg);
- selenium (Se);
- phosphorus (P);
- manganese (Mn);
- chromium (Cr);
- silicone (Si);
- calcium (Ca);
- iodine (I);
- iron (Fe).
Molecules of these substances are actively involved in the synthesis of male sex hormones, stimulate sperm motility, neutralize infections in the circulatory system and bury pathogenic flora in the mucous membrane of the pelvic organs. Doctors recommend eating buckwheat porridge, sunflower seeds, garlic, spinach, bananas, grapefruit, black currants.
During the exacerbation of prostatitis, patients complain of decreased libido, pain in the lower abdomen, frequent false urges to urinate, fluid accumulation in the body. Deficiency of trace elements such as silicon, chromium and selenium increases the risk of prostate adenoma several times. Necessary trace elements are easily absorbed by the body with eggs, liver, brewer's yeast, seafood.
With chronic prostatitis, the diet should include foods rich in zinc and selenium. For example:
- ginger;
- ginseng;
- tomato;
- broccoli;
- sprouted wheat;
- liver dishes.
This reduces swelling and improves the quality of sperm produced. Regular intake of "healthy" food will reduce the risk of the adenoma turning into a malignant tumor. Selenium improves potency, restores vascular tone and enhances the body's immune functions.
Benefits of vegetables and fruits for prostatitis
Regardless of the climate and other subjective factors, a good effect can be achieved by eating fresh fruits and vegetables during periods of exacerbation of prostatitis, which can occur. Table 1 shows some fruits, vegetables, seafood, fruit and vegetable derivatives that help improve prostate gland mortality.
Table # 1. A list of micronutrients for inflammatory processes in the prostate gland and a set of recommended products with daily intake.
| Product | Mineral composition | Beneficial effect | Daily consumption rate |
| Walnut | Trace elements Zn, Na, Ca, K, Se, P, Fe, A, B group vitamins, 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 | Vitamins D, E, K, A, peanuts, linoleic, oleic, palmitic acids, phenols | Reduces the risk of developing neoplasms, increases the body's protective functions, strength, improves intestinal motility | 1-3 st. spoon |
| Oysters | Omega-3, vitamin C, vitamins A, B, nicotinic acid, trace elements Zn, Fe, Ca, K, P, I, Cu, Si | Prevent the development of oncopathology, participate in the synthesis of male sex hormones | Up to 12 pieces |
| Dried apricots | B, A group vitamins, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn trace elements, pectin, isoleucine, lysine, tryptophan, threonine | Has a mild diuretic effect, liquefies hard stools, neutralizes radicals, has anti-tumor properties | 100 qr |
| Dried plums | Pectin, fiber, vitamins C, A, U, PP, B group, 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, B group, trace elements Mg, P, Ca, K, F, Se | Stabilizes stool frequency, increases strength, slows the growth of adenomas, has anti-inflammatory effect | Up to 1 kilogram |
| Avocado | Omega-3, vegetable oils, vitamins A, E, C, trace elements Mn, P, Ca, Fe | Increases erectile function, reduces inflammation, neutralizes toxins and putrefactive products | 50 grams |
However, when eating raw fruits and vegetables, you should take into account the characteristics of your digestive system. It is recommended to make fresh juices from very 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 gels. Vegetables are cooked in the oven or double boiler and used to prepare dietary dishes. Vitamin and micronutrient content is stored in containers from the following vegetables:
- potato;
- carrots;
- onion;
- tomato;
- cucumber;
- pumpkin;
- garlic;
- pumpkin;
- horseradish;
- pocket;
- Parsley;
- lettuce leaves;
- asparagus;
- spinach.
Freshly prepared horseradish root paste has an unparalleled antiseptic effect on the mucous membranes of the urinary system. Horseradish actively suppresses the pathogenic flora in the prostate gland and quickly reduces inflammation. You can hope to stimulate strength and improve erectile function, including foods with horseradish added to the diet.
Greens activate the work of the gonads by fighting the formation of stones in the urinary tract. Rich in many fruits and vegetables, antioxidants effectively neutralize wastes and heavy toxins in the body, leaving no opportunity to poison organs and tissues.
Essential amino acids from plant fibers are involved in the production of sex hormones and the stabilization of hormonal levels. Doctors recommend that onions and garlic be included in the diet every day. Can be added to vegetable salads, meat dishes, fruit drinks.
Foods that affect the prostate gland
A man with an inflamed prostate should be provided with a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and natural substances. By maintaining a diet for erectile dysfunction and inflammatory processes that often occur in the organs of the excretory system, it will be possible to reduce the risk of cancer and adhesions in the pelvic organs, as well as prevent infertility.
The activity of the prostate gland is affected by active substances from meat and fish fibers. However, it is not recommended to eat too much fatty meat and fish with prostatitis. The following meat varieties will have a beneficial effect:
- chicken;
- rabbit meat;
- beef;
- turkey;
- horse meat.
Meat is easily absorbed by the body when steamed or in the oven without additional frying and hot spices. Boiled meat is useful in soups and meals. After the meat is boiled, it is recommended to drain the "first" broth by preparing the main dish with a fresh portion of water. Thus, it will be possible to remove toxins and fats from the product.
Fish dishes are simply irreplaceable in any diet. Tea and sea fish are rich in phosphorus, fatty acids and trace elements. It is recommended to make cutlets, stews or fish soup from fresh fish.
Raw chicken or quail eggs will saturate the body with magnesium, calcium and silicon. Egg whites and cholesterol are involved 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, spooned milk, kefir, as well as cottage cheese casserole.
Lactobacilli, abundant in dairy products, have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the large intestine, filling 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 root cause of inflammation of the prostate gland.
Timely emptying of the intestines is the key to the health of the pelvic organs. However, skim milk is not recommended for frequent use in raw prostatitis. You can cook cereals, stews, omelets on the basis of milk. Taking buckwheat porridge for several weeks normalizes tissue circulation and increases the body's protective functions. Buckwheat is considered a natural antioxidant that prevents the rapid growth of cancer cells.
For men with prostatitis, special attention should be paid to alcohol when adjusting the diet. Drink plenty of fluids. It is recommended to drink still water, herbal teas, low-concentration fruit juices, compotes, fruit drinks, fermented milk during the day. In the daily diet you need 1-1, 5 liters of purified water.
It is advisable to agree with a doctor about the amount of fluid consumed, as excessive drinking will increase the swelling of the prostate and compress the excess bladder. It is recommended to drink the bulk of the daily fluid in the morning to reduce urination in the evening and not to go to the toilet at night.
Hot chamomile tea from herbal infusions has a positive effect on the prostate gland. Chamomile flowers are rich in phytoncides, flavonoids and azulenes that relieve inflammation by suppressing pathogenic microflora in the mucous membrane. Essential oils, which easily penetrate into the tissues, reduce pain by relaxing smooth muscles.
Ginger root is a unique tool to fight prostatitis. The plant is rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Adding grated ginger to tea can reduce inflammation in prostate tissues and increase testosterone production. With age, the synthesis of male sex hormones decreases, which leads to hormonal imbalance. Infusions of rose hips, hawthorn, cornel will normalize sexual function and reduce the risk of developing cancer.
For acute and chronic prostatitis, the diet should be varied and meet the age and individual needs.
Products to be abandoned for prostatitis
The prostate gland is very sensitive to food. Therefore, it is necessary to use some nutrients with caution, which can cause inflammation of the prostate even after a small portion. The following foods and beverages should be completely excluded:
- hot spices;
- alcohol;
- lamb;
- fat;
- mackerel;
- factory cans;
- semi-finished products;
- legumes;
- mayonnaise;
- hot sauces;
- coffee;
- strong black tea;
- sweet carbonated drinks;
- sweet carbohydrates;
- fat milk;
- smoked meats;
- acid;
- pickled vegetables;
- fry.
If you allow the above products, you can increase the symptoms of the disease, which causes irritation not only of the prostate gland, but also the bladder. Highly spicy and fatty foods will cause intestinal disorders, which will increase prostatitis. Swelling of the intestinal wall will increase urine output and put pressure on the prostate gland. During remission, it is advisable to limit the consumption of drinks that stimulate urinary excretion and completely exclude it in case of exacerbation of prostatitis.
Foods that affect the prostate gland
A man with an inflamed prostate should be provided with a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and natural substances. By maintaining a diet for erectile dysfunction and inflammatory processes that often occur in the organs of the excretory system, it will be possible to reduce the risk of cancer and adhesions in the pelvic organs, as well as prevent infertility.
The activity of the prostate gland is affected by active substances from meat and fish fibers. However, it is not recommended to eat too much fatty meat and fish with prostatitis. The following meat varieties will have a beneficial effect:
- chicken;
- rabbit meat;
- beef;
- turkey;
- horse meat.
Meat is easily absorbed by the body when steamed or in the oven without additional frying and hot spices. Boiled meat is useful in soups and meals. After the meat is boiled, it is recommended to drain the "first" broth by preparing the main dish with a fresh portion of water. Thus, it will be possible to remove toxins and fats from the product.
Fish dishes are simply irreplaceable in any diet. Tea and sea fish are rich in phosphorus, fatty acids and trace elements. It is recommended to make cutlets, stews or fish soup from fresh fish.
Raw chicken or quail eggs will saturate the body with magnesium, calcium and silicon. Egg whites and cholesterol are involved 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, spooned milk, kefir, as well as cottage cheese casserole.
Lactobacilli, abundant in dairy products, have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the large intestine, filling 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 root cause of inflammation of the prostate gland.
Timely emptying of the intestines is the key to the health of the pelvic organs. However, skim milk is not recommended for frequent use in raw prostatitis. You can cook cereals, stews, omelets on the basis of milk. Taking buckwheat porridge for several weeks normalizes tissue circulation and increases the body's protective functions. Buckwheat is considered a natural antioxidant that prevents the rapid growth of cancer cells.
For men with prostatitis, special attention should be paid to alcohol when adjusting the diet. Drink plenty of fluids. It is recommended to drink still water, herbal teas, low-concentration fruit juices, compotes, fruit drinks, fermented milk during the day. In the daily diet you need 1-1, 5 liters of purified water.
It is advisable to agree with a doctor about the amount of fluid consumed, as excessive drinking will increase the swelling of the prostate and compress the excess bladder. It is recommended to drink the bulk of the daily fluid in the morning to reduce urination in the evening and not to go to the toilet at night.
Hot chamomile tea from herbal infusions has a positive effect on the prostate gland. Chamomile flowers are rich in phytoncides, flavonoids and azulenes that relieve inflammation by suppressing pathogenic microflora in the mucous membrane. Essential oils, which easily penetrate into the tissues, reduce pain by relaxing smooth muscles.
Ginger root is a unique tool to fight prostatitis. The plant is rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Adding grated ginger to tea can reduce inflammation in prostate tissues and increase testosterone production. With age, the synthesis of male sex hormones decreases, which leads to hormonal imbalance. Infusions of rose hips, hawthorn, cornel will normalize sexual function and reduce the risk of developing cancer.
For acute and chronic prostatitis, the diet should be varied and meet the age and individual needs.
Products to be abandoned for prostatitis
The prostate gland is very sensitive to food. Therefore, it is necessary to use some nutrients with caution, which can cause inflammation of the prostate even after a small portion. The following foods and beverages should be completely excluded:
- hot spices;
- alcohol;
- lamb;
- fat;
- mackerel;
- factory cans;
- semi-finished products;
- legumes;
- mayonnaise;
- hot sauces;
- coffee;
- strong black tea;
- sweet carbonated drinks;
- sweet carbohydrates;
- fat milk;
- smoked meats;
- acid;
- pickled vegetables;
- fry.
If you allow the above products, you can increase the symptoms of the disease, which causes irritation not only of the prostate gland, but also the bladder. Highly spicy and fatty foods will cause intestinal disorders, which will increase prostatitis. Swelling of the intestinal wall will increase urine output and put pressure on the prostate gland. During remission, it is advisable to limit the consumption of drinks that stimulate urinary excretion and completely exclude it in case of exacerbation of prostatitis.
Foods that need to be restricted for prostatitis
Acute prostatitis causes severe anxiety and deprives you of rest, even during sleep. The diet includes a limited intake of the following foods:
- citrus fruits;
- sweet dough;
- confectionery;
- mushrooms;
- legumes;
- cabbage;
- coffee;
- concentrated juices.
Foods that cause increased gas production, in addition to flatulence, can also cause allergic reactions. Sweet products made from dough increase the body weight and create an additional burden on the digestive system. It is advisable to replace pasta dishes with grains, prefer dark or whole grain breads over white pasta.
Some useful tips
Prostatitis should be prevented from an early age. To do this, you need to follow a healthy lifestyle, follow a regimen and eliminate urinary tract infections in a timely manner. It is very important not to allow sexual partners to change frequently, to neglect barrier contraception and intimate hygiene.
It is also important to constantly monitor hypothermia of the lower extremities and pelvic organs. Exposure to low temperatures in the external genitalia will have a negative effect.
A diet for prostatitis will significantly reduce the severity of acute symptoms and prevent the development of complications.