The prostate is a chestnut-sized gland surrounding the upper end of the male urethra, just below the bladder. Men are most commonly affected in their early to mid-fifties and can experience difficulty in urinating, frequent (but ineffective) urination, and nocturea (the need to urinate frequently during the night). The prostate can sometimes be associated with pain or discomfort around the anus and between the legs, which could indicate signs of an enlarged prostate.
This information is offered as an introduction to supplements, herbs, foods and substances that are known to help with prostate health. This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and it is suggested that sound advice is taken by an appropriately qualified practitioner.
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Formula |
Daily Intake |
Initial Period |
Ongoing Intake |
Ongoing |
| Vitamins |
Multivitamin-Mineral |
1 twice daily |
2 weeks |
1 daily |
1 daily |
| |
Anti-Oxidant with Co-Q10 |
1 twice daily |
4 weeks |
1-2 daily for 3 months |
1 daily |
| Minerals |
Zinc & Copper |
1 twice daily |
4 weeks |
1-2 daily for 3 months |
1 daily |
| Fats |
Essential Fatty Acid Complex |
1 twice daily |
2 weeks |
1 daily |
1 daily |
| Herbals |
Prostate Formula |
1 twice daily |
4 weeks |
2 daily |
2 daily |
Dietary Recommendations
Positive Foods
Cereal grains whole cereal grains.
Vegetables
Fruits
Legumes soya bean tofu.
Teas, Herbs & Spices green tea.
Nuts & Seeds sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds.
Fungi Maitake, Reishi & Shitake mushrooms.
Dairy live organic yoghurt.
Negative Foods
Refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats, battery chicken & hens’ eggs, white sugar (sucrose), excess garlic, artificial sweeteners, sulphates (preservative), tartrazine.
Coffee, chocolate, alcohol, cheese, salami, pickled foods, most nuts, foods with additives.
Reduce intake of proteins from red meat especially; also dairy products (especially cheese).
Avoid farmed fish.
Excess dietary proteins.
Possible irritants include high intake of dietary fats, caffeine drinks, alcohol, chocolate, cheese and salty foods.
Avoid oranges and grapefruit.
Additional Comment
It is important that attention is paid to the balance between acid-forming and alkali-forming foods. The optimum balance is around 60% alkali-forming to acid-forming. See Acid Forming and Alkali Forming guidelines.
Take plenty of fresh water. Good quality still mineral water from a glass container is the superior form; though a good tap filter is also satisfactory.
Enlarged prostate and other symptoms of discomfort have been associated with diets high in saturated fat, hydrogenated oils and processed foods, low in minerals, especially zinc, inadequate intake of fresh fruit and vegetables and essential fatty acids are consistently implicated with enlarged prostate and prostatitis. Cultures which consume a high level of fresh foods and low prepared foods with fats and oils have been shown to have a low incidence of prostate dysfunction.
Additional Help & Support
Homeopathy.
Hot and cold bathing of the prostate can stimulate muscle contractions and normalise urination.
Massage to the lower back can be beneficial.
Some herbal formulas have been found to be helpful.
