Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The ONE FOOD That Shrinks an Enlarged Prostate

May 3, 2024

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Learn about how testosterone and DHT contribute to prostate enlargement, and the side effects of common medications. Discover how lycopene, a natural enzyme inhibitor, can help reduce the risk of prostate issues and inflammation. Find out the best sources of lycopene and how to incorporate it into your diet for prostate health.

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Lycopene in tomatoes reduces prostate enlargement risk by 21% and offers antioxidant benefits.

Avoiding dairy products is advisable to maintain prostate health and counteract worsened urinary symptoms in older men.

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Impact of Lycopene on Prostate Health

Lycopene, a natural enzyme inhibitor found in tomatoes, has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate enlargement and inflammation. In a study, it was proven to decrease the enlargement risk by 21% and also exhibits potent antioxidant properties. Lycopene, classified as a carotenoid, can be sourced from tomatoes primarily. To enhance its bioavailability, consuming cooked tomatoes with a source of fat like olive oil is recommended. Introducing tomato-based dishes into the diet a few times a week can significantly benefit prostate health.

Understanding the Link Between Testosterone, DHT, and Prostate Enlargement

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Natural Enzyme Inhibitor for Prostate Health

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about one food that may help stop prostate enlargement in its tracks. The prostate gland wraps around a small tube underneath the bladder and is usually the size of a walnut. When a prostate is enlarged, it can interfere with urine flow and can sometimes turn cancerous.

An enlarged prostate is also called benign prostatic hyperplasia. Testosterone is said to cause prostate enlargement. With the help of an enzyme, testosterone is converted into DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a more potent form of testosterone. One of the best-selling drugs for prostate enlargement works by inhibiting this enzyme.

Testosterone and DHT decrease as we age, but the enzyme that makes DHT increases.

The top medication for an enlarged prostate decreases the enlargement of the prostate by 23%, but it also comes with the following potential side effects:

• Decreased libido

• Increased risk of prostate cancer

• Syndrome upon quitting the medicine (suicidal impulses, atrophy of the penis, development of breast tissue)

There is a natural inhibitor of this enzyme, called lycopene, that may decrease the risk of prostate enlargement by 21%. It may also reduce the risk of prostate cancer and decrease inflammation. It even has potent antioxidant effects.

Lycopene is a carotenoid found in watermelon, carrots, and grapefruit, but tomatoes are the best source.

Try growing your own tomatoes or getting them from the farmer’s market. You can also consume canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, or tomato paste because the lycopene in tomatoes becomes more bioavailable when heated. Make sure you choose tomato sauce without sugar!

Lycopene is a fat-soluble compound, so add olive oil when cooking with tomatoes to help extract it. Try adding tomatoes to your diet twice a week to help shrink an enlarged prostate.

Zinc and resveratrol are also helpful for enlarged prostate remedies. Milk is one of the worst things for an enlarged prostate!

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