Overview of Prostate Disease Diet The prostate is the largest accessory gonad in the male genitals. Its function is to produce prostatic fluid and participate in reproductive metabolism. The prostate is a "feng shui treasure" for men, and it is also a "troubled" place for most men. Prostate disease is a common disease that men cannot ignore. Prostate disease refers to the suffering of men's lower abdomen, mainly including: inflammation, hypertrophy, prostate tumors, hyperplasia and cancer. Prostatitis is a common disease among young and middle-aged men, accounting for approximately 25% to 40% of adult male patients in urology departments. Men after the age of 55 all have varying degrees of prostatic hypertrophy. Because the disease progresses slowly and the early symptoms are not obvious, it is not easy to take it seriously. Dietary principles 1. Limit fat intake: According to research by scientists from many countries, the more high-fat foods you eat, the higher the incidence of prostate cancer. High-fat foods have many harmful effects on the human body, so it is necessary to limit their intake. of. 2. Drink more water to promote urination: The flushing of the urethra by urine can not only help the excretion of prostate secretions, but also help prevent the occurrence of repeated infections. 3. Pay attention to selenium and zinc: Selenium and zinc are two important trace minerals that are relatively lacking in the blood of patients with prostate disease. 4. Others: In terms of diet, you can also supplement vitamin C and vitamin E in an appropriate amount, and use their antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects to improve symptoms. Diet taboos 1. Patients with prostatitis should not smoke or drink. Patients may know that smoking can cause impotence, but they do not know that smoking can also increase prostate congestion, thereby aggravating the symptoms of acute and chronic prostatitis. Drinking alcohol can dilate the blood vessels of organs and increase the amount of blood perfusion. Therefore, it can also aggravate the congestion of the prostate and lead to the recurrence of cured prostatitis. 2. People with prostatitis should not eat spicy foods: irritating foods such as green onions, raw garlic, chili peppers, and peppers can increase the taste of dishes, but they can also cause blood vessels to dilate and organ congestion. For patients with prostatitis, these foods should not be eaten. , otherwise it will cause prostatitis to be delayed and difficult to heal. 3. Some meats cannot be eaten if you have prostatitis: beef, mutton, seafood, etc. These meat foods are mostly considered to be aphrodisiacs and delicacies that enhance vitality. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that prostatitis is caused by dampness, so aphrodisiac drugs are used. When it comes to removing dampness, its effect may be unsatisfactory. In addition, after years of clinical observation, eating more of the above-mentioned meats can lead to aggravation of the disease. 4. For patients with prostatic hyperplasia, thick-flavored, spicy and sweet pastes often tend to cause endogenous dampness and heat and inhibit the movement of qi and blood. Therefore, elderly people suffering from prostatic hyperplasia should pay attention to a light diet