The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. Its main function is to secrete prostate fluid, one of the components of semen during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra just below the bladder. During ejaculation the prostate contracts, closing off the opening between the bladder and the urethra and releases fluid into the urethra and pushes semen thru.
Due to its location, a swollen prostate compresses the urethra and irritates the walls of the bladder causing abnormal urination. A growing prostate can be benign also called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. It can also be cancerous.
You cannot prevent prostate cancer which is the most common cancer diagnosed in men but changing your lifestyle you can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Healthy diet is important. Below is a list of what you have to include and exclude from your diet:
- Avoid fatty foods. Low-fat diet has other benefits too.
- Stay away from animal fats as much as you can. Use olive oil, nuts or seeds in your diet.
- Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are also full of vitamins and nutrients. They not only reduce the risk of prostate cancer but have many other benefits too.
- Eat fish such as salmon, sardines, and tuna. Fatty acid from fish called omega-3 can also reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
- Reduce the amount of dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter and yoghurt from your diet.
- Green tea has a supplement which reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
- Tofu, soy beans, kidney beans, lentils and peanuts have a nutrient called isoflavones which reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
- Drink alcohol with moderation.
Maintain a healthy weight. This is something you have to watch anyways. Healthy weight is good for the overall health.
Exercise regularly. Include exercise in your daily life. Regular exercise will also help you to lose weight.
There is not enough proof that frequent ejaculation will reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
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