Frequent urination, nocturia, prolonged urination, unclean urine, etc., are all symptoms of prostate hypertrophy. According to statistics, benign prostate hypertrophy is closely related to aging. The incidence rate of benign prostate hypertrophy reaches 50% in men aged 50 to 60 years old, and the incidence rate of prostate hypertrophy in men over 70 years old is as high as 80 to 90%! Rui-Ming Liu, a urologist at Taoyuan Hospital of Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare, said that in fact, the prostate can be maintained in many ways to maintain health and prevent prostate hypertrophy.
How to prevent prostate hypertrophy
The prostate is an important organ in men. It is located in the pelvic cavity. The prostate converts testosterone into the hormone dihydrotestosterone. When there is too much dihydrotestosterone, it will cause prostate hypertrophy. If the mitochondria Dysfunction will accelerate prostate hypertrophy.
Vicious cycle after mitochondrial dysfunction
Relevant cells after prostate hypertrophy will increase energy demand, but decreased mitochondrial function will reduce energy supply. Therefore, the prostate trapped in a vicious cycle will not only affect cell proliferation, but may also involve the regulation of cell apoptosis. Imbalance. So mitochondrial dysfunction does play a role in the development and progression of prostate hypertrophy.
Ways you can help your prostate be healthier
Lycopene is an antioxidant that benefits prostate cells. Examples include bell peppers, watermelon, grapefruit, guava, and papaya. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries also contain antioxidants that can help Remove free radicals from the body. Free radicals are undesirable by-products of reactions in the body. Removing free radicals can naturally make the body healthier. Cruciferous fruits and vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage can also promote prostate health. In addition, zinc is key in maintaining the normal function of the prostate. In addition to diet, you should drink more water, eat less spicy and fatty foods, avoid sitting for long periods of time, and learn to relax and smoke less. These are all maintenance measures. A great way to maintain prostate health.
In addition to not letting high-sugar diets, refined diets, and even processed foods and unscrupulous foods continue to destroy our precious mitochondria, choosing the right way to activate our own mitochondria is undoubtedly the best solution.
