Eat THIS to shrink an ENLARGED PROSTATE!
Dave Clayton, MD・2 minutes read
Prostate enlargement is a common condition in men due to testosterone's effects, with medications like alpha blockers and five Alpha reductase Inhibitors available for treatment. Lycopene, found in fruits like tomatoes, can reduce inflammation, shrink the prostate, and lower the risk of prostate enlargement and cancer.
Insights
- Testosterone's conversion to dihydrotestosterone by the enzyme five Alpha reductase plays a crucial role in prostate enlargement, highlighting the significance of this process in understanding and managing the condition.
- Lycopene, present in red and pink fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, emerges as a potent natural inhibitor of five Alpha reductase, offering a promising avenue for reducing inflammation, shrinking the prostate, and potentially lowering the risk of prostate enlargement and cancer.
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Recent questions
What are symptoms of prostate enlargement?
Symptoms of prostate enlargement include frequent urination, weak stream, and incomplete emptying.
How does testosterone affect the prostate gland?
Testosterone affects the prostate gland through the enzyme five Alpha reductase converting it to dihydrotestosterone.
What foods contain lycopene?
Lycopene is found in red and pink fruits and vegetables like tomatoes.
How can lycopene intake reduce the risk of prostate enlargement?
High lycopene intake from tomatoes can reduce the risk of prostate enlargement by 21% and alleviate symptoms by up to 44%.
What is the recommended daily lycopene intake for prostate health?
Daily lycopene intake of 9 to 14 milligrams is recommended for prostate health, achievable through supplements or foods like tomatoes, guava, and watermelon.
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Lycopene: Key to Prostate Health
- Prostate enlargement is a common condition affecting men as they age, with symptoms including frequent urination, weak stream, and incomplete emptying.
- Testosterone's effect on the prostate gland, specifically through the enzyme five Alpha reductase converting it to dihydrotestosterone, leads to prostate enlargement.
- Medications for prostate enlargement include alpha blockers like Flomax and five Alpha reductase Inhibitors such as prar and avadar.
- Lycopene, found in red and pink fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, inhibits five Alpha reductase and reduces inflammation, effectively shrinking the prostate.
- Studies show that high lycopene intake from tomatoes can reduce the risk of prostate enlargement by 21% and alleviate symptoms by up to 44%.
- Lycopene supplementation can lead to a 48% reduction in post-void residual volume, a key indicator of prostate health.
- Lycopene intake also correlates with a 25% reduction in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, an early indicator of prostate cancer.
- Patients with high lycopene levels have an 83% lower risk of prostate cancer, with even tomato sauce consumption twice a week showing a 20% risk reduction.
- To replicate the benefits seen in trials, daily lycopene intake of 9 to 14 milligrams is recommended, achievable through supplements or foods like tomatoes, guava, and watermelon.
- Cooking tomatoes in oil enhances lycopene absorption, making tomato sauces a potent source of lycopene for prostate health.
