How can men protect their prostate?

It is said that the penis and testicles are the lifeblood of men. In fact, there is another gland in the male body, which is also called the life gland, and it is the prostate. Adults must know the importance of the prostate to men, but with the increase of age, the prostate will gradually become a place where accidents occur frequently, and various diseases such as prostatitis will appear. So, how can men protect the prostate?

First: Eat well

What to supplement: Trace element zinc and antioxidants (both are beneficial to prostate health).

What to eat: Men's tables should have more seafood, lean meat, legumes, melon seeds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds to meet the body's need for zinc; more whole grains, nuts, vegetable oils, fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement various antioxidants.

What not to eat: Although alcohol, chili peppers and smoking will not directly cause prostate disease, they can stimulate the prostate and urethra, causing temporary discomfort in the perineum, and congestion and edema of the prostate and bladder neck, resulting in urination problems. Therefore, try to avoid contact with them as much as possible. Special reminder that food cannot replace medicine. Don't forget to take medicine no matter how busy you are. Most medicines for treating prostate hyperplasia must be taken every day, and don't miss a meal.

Second: Drink well

What to drink: Water.

Effect: When the weather is cold, it is still recommended to drink more water and urinate more frequently. Urine can fully flush the urethra, which is conducive to the discharge of prostate secretions and can also prevent urethral infection. Even patients with prostate diseases should drink more water.

How to drink: Drink more during the day. To avoid getting up frequently at night, reduce your water intake 2-3 hours before bedtime. Special reminder: Drink more and urinate more. However, the attitude of "holding it for a while" when you have to urinate urgently is not advisable. Holding urine will overfill the bladder and compress the prostate. For patients with prostate diseases, this can easily cause urine reflux, bring harm to the kidneys and ureters, and even cause renal failure. It may also cause dysuria and acute urinary retention. So remember to urinate immediately when you feel the urge to urinate.