Diet Can Improve Prostate Health

A tiny gland the size of a walnut poses the greatest threat to men's health in America. "More than half of men age 40 to 59 have enlarged prostates," according to an article posted on alternative medicine.com. With age, testosterone drops while estrogen and dihydrotestosterone hormone levels increase, causing enlargement of the prostate. "Doctors diagnose 234,000 new cases of prostate cancer annually."

To increase prostate health, stay active, avoid saturated fats, and increase these powerful nutrients in your diet:

• Lycopene: Found in tomatoes, apricots, guava, watermelon and pink grapefruit, this antioxidant is a powerful preventative and may reduce the size of existing tumors. Opt for real food, tomato sauces, and cooked tomatoes for maximum benefit.
  
• Zinc. Pumpkin seed, barley, chicken, oysters, crab, and wheat are excellent sources of this mineral.
  
• Black & Green Teas. The antioxidant polyphenois found in black and green teas was found to help men in early-stage prostate cancer ward off more advanced stages in a 2004 University of California study. For maximum concentration, steep tea in 8 ounces of water for 5 minutes.
  
• Selenium. A daily 200-microgram doze of this mineral -- found in seafood, liver, brown rice, oats, and Brazil nuts -- is enough to decrease cancer risk according to a 2003 study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
  
• Healthy Fats. Cold-water fish and flaxseed oil are good sources of the Omega-3 fatty acids that greatly improve prostate health.

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