Correction of the diet for prostatitis in men is a preventive measure along with therapeutic prescriptions. The diet will help normalize the body's protective functions and prevent relapse of the disease. Treatment of prostatitis should be comprehensive, in which a special place will be given to a balanced diet.
Useful products for prostatitis
Dishes rich in vitamins, trace elements, plant fiber significantly reduce pain within the inflamed prostate gland and eliminate congestion. A progressive adenoma puts pressure on the walls of the large intestine, which cannot proceed without characteristic symptoms in the pelvic region.
A food diet is recommended to be followed during the active phase of therapy, as well as when remission occurs. The active components of plant products dissolve and remove fragments of small stones from the ducts of the urethra. Thus, urine is not retained in the bladder, creating the risk of developing inflammatory processes in an ascending type. It is necessary to adhere to the diet throughout the entire period of treatment procedures for prostatitis, and then for another month after the removal of the acute condition.
Food for prostatitis must contain the following trace elements:
- zinc (Zn);
- magnesium (Mg);
- selenium (Se);
- phosphorus (P);
- manganese (Mn);
- chromium (Cr);
- silicon (Si);
- calcium (Ca);
- iodine (I);
- iron (Fe).
The molecules of these substances take an active part in the synthesis of male sex hormones, stimulate sperm motility, neutralize infections in the circulatory system, and suppress pathogenic flora on the mucous membranes of the pelvic organs. Doctors recommend eating buckwheat porridge, sunflower seeds, garlic, spinach, bananas, grapefruits, black currants.
During periods of exacerbation of prostatitis, patients complain of decreased libido, pain in the lower abdomen, frequent false urge to urinate, fluid retention in the body. With a deficiency of trace elements such as silicon, chromium and selenium, the risk of prostate adenoma increases several times. The necessary trace elements are contained and easily absorbed by the body from eggs, liver, brewer's yeast, seafood.
With prostatitis, which has passed into the chronic stage, foods rich in zinc and selenium should be included in the diet. For instance:
- ginger;
- ginseng;
- tomatoes;
- broccoli;
- sprouted wheat;
- liver dishes.
This will reduce swelling and improve the quality of sperm produced. Regular consumption of "healthy" food will reduce the risk of adenoma degeneration into a malignant tumor. Selenium improves potency, restoring vascular tone and increasing the body's immune functions.
The benefits of vegetables and fruits for prostatitis
During periods of exacerbation of prostatitis, which can occur regardless of climatic and other subjective factors, a good effect can be achieved by eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Table 1 shows some fruits, vegetables, seafood, derivatives from fruit and vegetable crops that help improve the dying functions of the prostate gland.
Table # 1. Recommended set of products for inflammatory processes in the prostate gland with a list of trace elements and daily intake.
| Product | Mineral composition | Beneficial effect | Daily consumption rate |
| Walnut | Microelements Zn, Na, Ca, K, Se, P, Fe, vitamins of group A, B, fatty acids, omega-3, niacin | Eliminates inflammation, reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer, takes part in the synthesis of male sex hormones | 5-7 cores |
| Olive oil | Vitamin D, E, K, A, peanut, linoleic, oleic, palmitic acids, phenols | Reduces the risk of developing neoplasms, increases the protective functions of the body, potency, improves intestinal motility | 1-3 st. spoons |
| Oysters | Omega-3, vitamin C, A, B vitamins, nicotinic acid, trace elements Zn, Fe, Ca, K, P, I, Cu, Si | Prevent the development of oncopathologies, take part in the synthesis of male sex hormones | up to 12 pieces |
| Dried apricots | Vitamins of group B, A, trace elements Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, pectin, isoleucine, lysine, tryptophan, threonine | Has a mild diuretic effect, liquefies hard feces, neutralizes radicals, has antitumor properties | 100g |
| Prunes | Pectin, fiber, vitamins C, A, U, PP, group B, trace elements Ca, Mg, Fe, K, P, Na | Normalizes digestion, improves intestinal motility, reduces the activity of pathogenic flora on the intestinal mucosa, neutralizes free radicals | 5-6 berries |
| Cauliflower | Vitamins A, E, C, H, group B, trace elements Mg, P, Ca, K, F, Se | Stabilizes stool frequency, increases potency, slows down the growth of adenoma, has an anti-inflammatory effect | Up to 1 kilogram |
| Avocado | Omega-3, vegetable fats, vitamins A, E, C, trace elements Mn, P, Ca, Fe | Increases erectile function, reduces inflammation, neutralizes toxins and decay products | 50 grams |
However, when consuming fruits and vegetables raw, you should consider the characteristics of your digestive system. It is recommended to prepare fresh juices from too 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 jelly. Vegetables are used to prepare dietary meals by baking them in an oven or double boiler. Vitamin and trace element composition is saved in dishes from the following vegetables:
- potatoes;
- carrots;
- onions;
- tomatoes;
- cucumbers;
- pumpkins;
- garlic;
- squash;
- horseradish;
- parsnip;
- parsley;
- lettuce leaves;
- asparagus;
- spinach.
Freshly prepared horseradish root paste has a unique antiseptic effect on the mucous membranes of the urinary system. Horseradish actively suppresses the pathogenic flora in the prostate gland, quickly reducing inflammation. Including meals with horseradish added in the diet, you can count on stimulating potency and improving erectile function.
Greens copes with stone formation in the ducts of the urinary system, activating the work of the gonads. Antioxidants, which are rich in many fruits and vegetables, effectively neutralize waste products and heavy toxins in the body, leaving them no opportunity to poison organs and tissues.
Essential amino acids from vegetable fibers take part in the production of sex hormones and stabilization of hormonal levels. Doctors recommend onions and garlic to be included in the diet every day. They can be added to vegetable salads, meat dishes, fruit drinks.
Foods that affect the prostate gland
The male body with an inflamed prostate should be provided with a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients. Adhering to a diet for erectile dysfunction and frequent inflammatory processes in the organs of the excretory system, it will be possible to reduce the risk of developing oncological neoplasms and adhesions in the pelvic organs, as well as avoid infertility.
The functioning of the prostate gland is influenced by active substances from the fibers of meat and fish. However, with prostatitis, it is not recommended to eat too fatty meats and fish. The following meat varieties will have a beneficial effect:
- chicken;
- rabbit meat;
- beef;
- turkey;
- horsemeat.
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 stews. After boiling the meat, it is recommended to drain the "first" broth, preparing the main course with a new portion of water. Thus, it will be possible to remove toxins and fats from the product.
Fish dishes are simply irreplaceable in any diet. River and sea fish are rich in phosphorus, fatty acids and trace elements. It is recommended to prepare cutlets, casseroles or fish soup from fresh fish.
Chicken or quail eggs, consumed raw, will saturate the body with magnesium, calcium, silicon. Egg white and cholesterol take part 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 yoghurts, curdled milk, kefir, as well as curd casseroles.
Lactobacilli, which are abundant in dairy products, have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the large intestine, populating 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, fatty milk is not recommended for frequent use in raw prostatitis. On a milk basis, you can cook cereals, casseroles, omelets. Taking buckwheat porridge for several weeks normalizes tissue circulation and increases the protective functions of the body. Buckwheat is considered a natural antioxidant that prevents the rapid development of cancer cells.
Particular attention should be paid to drinks when adjusting the diet for men with prostatitis. Drink plenty of fluids. During the day, it is recommended to drink still water, herbal teas, low concentration fruit juices, compotes, fruit drinks, fermented milk drinks. Purified water in the daily diet is needed in the amount of 1-1. 5 liters.
It is advisable to agree on the amount of fluid consumed with a doctor, since excessive drinking will lead to increased swelling of the prostate gland itself and its compression by an overflowing bladder. It is recommended to drink the bulk of the daily volume of fluids in the morning to reduce evening urine output and avoid going to the toilet at night.
From herbal infusions, chamomile tea, consumed hot, has a positive effect on the prostate gland. Chamomile flowers are rich in phytoncides, flavonoids and azulenes, which relieve inflammation, suppressing pathogenic microflora on the mucous membranes. Essential oils, which easily penetrate tissues, reduce pain by relaxing smooth muscles.
Ginger root is a unique remedy for fighting prostatitis. The plant is rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals. By adding grated ginger to tea, you can reduce inflammation in the tissues of the prostate and increase testosterone production. With age, the synthesis of male sex hormones decreases, which leads to hormonal imbalances. Infusions of rose hips, hawthorn, barberry will ensure the normalization of sexual functions, reducing the risk of developing cancer.
The diet for acute and chronic prostatitis should be varied and meet age-specific and individual needs.
Products that will have to be abandoned for prostatitis
The prostate gland is very sensitive to food. Therefore, it is necessary to use with caution some nutrients that can provoke an exacerbation of prostatitis even after a small portion. The following dishes and drinks will have to be completely excluded:
- hot spices;
- alcohol;
- lamb;
- fat;
- mackerel;
- factory canned food;
- semi-finished products;
- legumes;
- mayonnaise;
- hot sauces;
- coffee;
- strong black tea;
- sweet carbonated drinks;
- sweet carbohydrates;
- fat milk;
- smoked meats;
- pickles;
- pickled vegetables;
- roast.
If you allow the intake of the above products, you can exacerbate the symptoms of the disease, provoking irritation not only of the prostate gland, but also of the bladder. Too spicy and fatty foods will lead to intestinal disorders, which will exacerbate prostatitis. Bloating of the intestinal walls will increase the urge to urinate and put pressure on the prostate gland. It is advisable to limit the consumption of drinks that stimulate urination during periods of remission, and even exclude it altogether in case of exacerbations of prostatitis.
Foods that affect the prostate gland
The male body with an inflamed prostate should be provided with a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients. Adhering to a diet for erectile dysfunction and frequent inflammatory processes in the organs of the excretory system, it will be possible to reduce the risk of developing oncological neoplasms and adhesions in the pelvic organs, as well as avoid infertility.
The functioning of the prostate gland is influenced by active substances from the fibers of meat and fish. However, with prostatitis, it is not recommended to eat too fatty meats and fish. The following meat varieties will have a beneficial effect:
- chicken;
- rabbit meat;
- beef;
- turkey;
- horsemeat.
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 stews. After boiling the meat, it is recommended to drain the "first" broth, preparing the main course with a new portion of water. Thus, it will be possible to remove toxins and fats from the product.
Fish dishes are simply irreplaceable in any diet. River and sea fish are rich in phosphorus, fatty acids and trace elements. It is recommended to prepare cutlets, casseroles or fish soup from fresh fish.
Chicken or quail eggs, consumed raw, will saturate the body with magnesium, calcium, silicon. Egg white and cholesterol take part 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 yoghurts, curdled milk, kefir, as well as curd casseroles.
Lactobacilli, which are abundant in dairy products, have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the large intestine, populating 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, fatty milk is not recommended for frequent use in raw prostatitis. On a milk basis, you can cook cereals, casseroles, omelets. Taking buckwheat porridge for several weeks normalizes tissue circulation and increases the protective functions of the body. Buckwheat is considered a natural antioxidant that prevents the rapid development of cancer cells.
Particular attention should be paid to drinks when adjusting the diet for men with prostatitis. Drink plenty of fluids. During the day, it is recommended to drink still water, herbal teas, low concentration fruit juices, compotes, fruit drinks, fermented milk drinks. Purified water in the daily diet is needed in the amount of 1-1. 5 liters.
It is advisable to agree on the amount of fluid consumed with a doctor, since excessive drinking will lead to increased swelling of the prostate gland itself and its compression by an overflowing bladder. It is recommended to drink the bulk of the daily volume of fluids in the morning to reduce evening urine output and avoid going to the toilet at night.
From herbal infusions, chamomile tea, consumed hot, has a positive effect on the prostate gland. Chamomile flowers are rich in phytoncides, flavonoids and azulenes, which relieve inflammation, suppressing pathogenic microflora on the mucous membranes. Essential oils, which easily penetrate tissues, reduce pain by relaxing smooth muscles.
Ginger root is a unique remedy for fighting prostatitis. The plant is rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals. By adding grated ginger to tea, you can reduce inflammation in the tissues of the prostate and increase testosterone production. With age, the synthesis of male sex hormones decreases, which leads to hormonal imbalances. Infusions of rose hips, hawthorn, barberry will ensure the normalization of sexual functions, reducing the risk of developing cancer.
The diet for acute and chronic prostatitis should be varied and meet age-specific and individual needs.
Products that will have to be abandoned for prostatitis
The prostate gland is very sensitive to food. Therefore, it is necessary to use with caution some nutrients that can provoke an exacerbation of prostatitis even after a small portion. The following dishes and drinks will have to be completely excluded:
- hot spices;
- alcohol;
- lamb;
- fat;
- mackerel;
- factory canned food;
- semi-finished products;
- legumes;
- mayonnaise;
- hot sauces;
- coffee;
- strong black tea;
- sweet carbonated drinks;
- sweet carbohydrates;
- fat milk;
- smoked meats;
- pickles;
- pickled vegetables;
- roast.
If you allow the intake of the above products, you can exacerbate the symptoms of the disease, provoking irritation not only of the prostate gland, but also of the bladder. Too spicy and fatty foods will lead to intestinal disorders, which will exacerbate prostatitis. Bloating of the intestinal walls will increase the urge to urinate and put pressure on the prostate gland. It is advisable to limit the consumption of drinks that stimulate urination during periods of remission, and even exclude it altogether in case of exacerbations of prostatitis.
Foods that will have to be limited for prostatitis
Acute prostatitis causes severe discomfort, depriving you of peace even during moments of sleep. The diet involves a limited intake of the following foods:
- citrus fruits;
- sweet pastries;
- sweets;
- mushrooms;
- legumes;
- cabbage;
- coffee;
- concentrated juices.
Foods that cause increased gas production, in addition to flatulence, can also lead to allergic reactions. Pastry sweet products increase body weight, creating an additional burden on the digestive system. It is advisable to replace pasta dishes with cereals, and prefer dark or whole-grain breads to white pasta.
Some helpful tips
From an early age, it is necessary to carry out the prevention of prostatitis. To do this, you should adhere to a healthy lifestyle, observe the regimen, and eliminate urinary infections in a timely manner. It is very important not to allow frequent changes of sexual partners, neglect of barrier contraception and intimate hygiene.
It is also important to constantly monitor hypothermia of the lower extremities and pelvic organs. Exposure to low temperatures on the external genitals will have a negative effect.
A food diet for prostatitis will significantly reduce the severity of acute symptoms, preventing the development of complications.