Man who eats a lot of meat, what to do... Does eating meat significantly enlarge the prostate?

Prostate (prostate gland) diseases are among the leading illnesses threatening men's health. These include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Prostatitis is a common disease experienced at least once in a lifetime by 50% of men.

 

Prostate cancer has increased 20.6 times over the past 20 years. While it is impossible to prevent prostate diseases 100%, risk factors can be reduced. Risk factors for prostate diseases include obesity, lack of exercise, dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and high-calorie diets. Based on information from American health and medical media such as 'WebMD,' a lifestyle guide to prevent prostate diseases has been compiled.

 

 

Maintain an appropriate weight with a low-fat diet

According to research, it has been reported that the incidence of prostate enlargement is rare among populations that primarily follow a vegetarian diet. This is because plant estrogens found in vegetables exert anti-androgen effects within the prostate, thereby preventing prostate enlargement.

 

Conversely, high-fat diets such as red meat and dairy products are known to stimulate the growth of prostate cancer, and research has shown that overweight caused by greasy eating habits increases the recurrence rate and mortality of prostate cancer.

 

Frequently consuming meat or eating high-calorie foods that lead to fat accumulation is also not good for prostate health.

Diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia also increase the risk of prostate diseases, including prostate cancer.

 

It is good to regularly check whether high-fat foods are included in your usual diet.

☆Reduce meat, instant foods, and high-fat foods, and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

 

Consuming foods rich in lycopene

It is well known that diet and nutrients have a significant impact on the prevention of prostate cancer. According to a six-year study conducted in the United States, the risk of developing prostate cancer in individuals who eat tomato sauce more than twice a week is approximately 20% lower than those who consume it only once a month.

 

This is because tomatoes are rich in a red pigment called lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that eliminates active oxygen in the body and prevents the occurrence and progression of prostate cancer. Experts say, "Lycopene reduces overall mortality by 18% and decreases death from cancer by 54%."

 

Exercise for more than 30 minutes a day

The longer you sit in a chair, the worse it is for your prostate. Sitting on the floor compresses the perineum, reduces blood circulation, and is the worst habit for stimulating the prostate. To maintain prostate health, it is good to exercise regularly, starting with walking for more than 30 minutes a day.

 

☆☆ Sitz bath

To maintain prostate health, sitz baths are beneficial. It is recommended to do them once or twice a day. After bowel movements, soak the area around the anus in lukewarm water that is not too hot for about five minutes.

 

It helps to relieve tension not only in the prostate but also in the urinary and excretory organs, promoting smooth blood circulation. Additionally, pelvic muscle strengthening exercises also help prevent prostate diseases. To perform the exercise, lie on your back with your knees bent, then repeatedly lift your hips upward and lower them back down.

 

Reduce alcohol consumption and quit smoking

Excessive drinking and smoking not only accelerate physical aging but also worsen prostate health and sexual function. In other words, it is better to think of alcohol and cigarettes as enemies of prostate health. Alcohol weakens the body's immune system and creates favorable conditions for bacteria to thrive, which can lead to prostatitis.

 

Kwon Soon-il Reporter (kstt77@kormedi.com)

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Our housewives, just a little bit of meat on the table.

I think you should upload it.

High-fat foods such as red meat or fatty foods

They say it's the main culprit of the prostate.

Share the article with your husbands and take care of your health.

It would be good to definitely quit smoking and maintain a healthy diet.