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 There are foods that you can eat that will help keep your walnut-sized prostate gland functioning at peak performance and in a healthy condition for a longer time! These “super prostate foods" are known for their healing and health promoting properties. Studies show that making a few adjustments in your diet can reduce your risk by as much as 70%.
Here are some foods than can help.
Broccoli. Broccoli belongs to a group called cruciferous vegetables, which contain phytochemicals that may block cancer cells. They were also shown in studies to lower levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), an indicator of prostate cancer activity. Other cruciferous vegetables include cauliflower, cabbage, radish and Brussels sprouts.
Tomatoes. Lycopene, a strong antioxidant in tomatoes and tomato products, may help lower the risk of prostate cancer. A Harvard study showed that men who ate more than two servings of tomato daily lowered their risk by around 35%. Go for cooked tomatoes to increase your intake. Fresh is always good, but cooked lycopene or lycopene supplements are more easily absorbed by the body. Build a healthy prostate!
Soy. A UK study of Seventh-Day Adventists, a sect that promotes vegetarianism, shows that replacing meat and dairy with soy alternatives reduces cancer risk by as much as 70%. The benefits also apply to men already being treated for prostate cancer. Be sure to get it from your food, though—the FDA reports that soy supplements may cause hormonal imbalances.
Fish. Omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish can “block” prostate cancer cells by keeping them from migrating to other tissues. They also lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reducing the risk of heart disease. Seafood in general contains high amounts of zinc and selenium, both of which are essential to prostate health.
Saw Palmetto. This herb has long been used for urinary problems in Asia and parts of Europe. In recent years it has gained popularity as a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate enlargement. In a study conducted by the University of Brussels in Belgium, saw palmetto appeared to reduce prostate size by around 9% within 45 days and 10% after 90 days.
Pepper. Capsaicin, the ingredient that makes peppers spicy, appears to kill cancer cells (or to be accurate, because cancer cells to kill themselves). It works by triggering apoptosis, the natural process of cell death, which is normally skipped by cancer cells. A US study shows that 80% of tumors treated with the compound were significantly smaller. A 200-pound man needs about 400mg of capsaicin—the equivalent of 3 to 8 habanero peppers—three times a week.
Green Tea. For yet unknown reasons, catechins (a form of antioxidant) found in tea seem to fight the growth and spread of cancer cells. Because it is less processed, green tea contains more antioxidants than other teas. It has yet to be tested on humans, however, and effects may only be seen with doses of 6 cups or more.
Although there’s no stopping prostate deterioration, you can limit the effect by avoiding the controllable risk factors. Lifestyle plays an important role in preventing prostate disease.
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