the top six vitamins to shrink an enlarge prostate prostate enlargement also known as BPH is a common problem which occurs in men especially over the age of 50. this condition can make it difficult to urinate properly may cause frequent urination and pain around the pelvis the abdomen and the area between the scrotum and the anus in men so what’s happening here well as you can see on this image the prostate is a small gland which sits behind the pubic bone and just underneath the bladder the organ that holds your urine or pee the problem is that when your prostate starts to grow becomes swollen or enlarged it can start to put pressure on the tubes that are connected to your bladder this causes poor bladder control you may have an urgent need to pee sometimes with only a small amount of urine coming out you may also have a weak urine stream which could potentially stop and start as you pee or you may have a difficulty starting the stream of urine in the first place if this is left untreated an enlarged and swollen prostate can lead to prostatitis infections and a higher risk of prostate cancer although the medical research is ongoing studies show us that prostate enlargement is usually caused by hormonal imbalances where there’s a buildup of anabolic hormones in the body such as estrogen insulin or DHT for this reason in this video we’re going to explore the six vitamins that can be used to help shrink and enlarged prostate back down to its normal size and improve your urinary flow you’ll also learn about some simple lifestyle changes that you can make to fix the root of the problem bear in mind that I use the words vitamins broadly to include phytonutrients minerals and Botanical herbs that you can use to shrink your prostate naturally just a quick reminder this video is for educational purposes only so do speak to your doctor if you have any medical concerns first item on my list is the all-important zinc zinc is one of the most important minerals when it comes to shrinking an enlarged prostate and balancing male hormones zinc helps to stop your testosterone from being converted into estrogen or DHT by inhibiting certain enzymes called aromatase and reductase basically zinc helps to fix the hormonal problem that’s making your prostate grow and it helps to bring down inflammation so that the gland can start shrinking if you wish you can start taking a daily supplement of 30 milligrams of zinc chelate this is also sometimes labeled as zinc Biz glycinate or preferably you can consume it from whole food sources such as pumpkin seeds oysters crab meat beef organ Meats watermelon seeds and sugar-free dark chocolate please note that if you are taking a supplemental form of Zinc make sure that you’re also taking copper in a blend of different trace minerals as too much zinc can deplete your copper reserves number two is phytosterols phytosterols are natural chemicals found in certain plants which have been shown to help an enlarge prostate shrink back down to its normal size and also help to improve the urinary Flow by blocking the hormone called DHT phytosterols have also been shown to help prevent cholesterol from sticking to the artery walls therefore reducing the risk of heart disease as you get older some men also use phytosterols to prevent male pattern baldness and hair loss which is also caused by a DHT imbalance some of the best food sources that I recommend that you eat containing phytosterols include pumpkin seeds sesame oil macadamia nuts green peas and extra virgin olive oil consider eating these regularly especially the pumpkin seeds you can also get this in a supplement form called saw palmetto which is rich in beta-citive sterile and is very effective at reducing the size of the prostate and improving urinary problems if you’re finding this information helpful so far please hit the like subscribe and turn all notifications on to stay updated with my latest health and nutrition tips let’s jump right back in now with number three an important phytonutrient called lycopene all different types of tomatoes are rich in an antioxidant called lycopene this is a red plant pigment or a carotenide which helps to protect the cells throughout the body from oxidative damage studies show that consuming lysopene lowers PSA levels helps to shrink the prostate and reduce the risk of prostate cancer by balancing out testosterone Instagram this is very useful for aging men as testosterone levels tend to drop as we get older causing estrogen levels to rise and the prostate to become enlarged what’s very interesting however is that cooking Tomatoes makes the lycopene four times more bioavailable so you can absorb it much better so start eating homemade cooked tomatoes on a regular basis as these are a superfood when it comes to your prostate health you can also find lysopene in certain prostate health supplements which contain blends of plant chemicals but it’s much easier to just consume it from your food as a side note you can also get varying amounts of lycopene from basil grapefruits Goji berries and asparagus number four is green tea perhaps one of the simplest and the easiest things that you can do to help shrink your prostate is start to consume green tea on a regular basis matcha green tea in particular is the highest quality and is rich in a catechin called egcg egcg blocks an enzyme called five Alpha reductase from converting your testosterone into DHT this therefore stops the prostate from becoming bigger if this is your problem drinking three to five cups per day has been shown to significantly lower inflammation in the prostate gland which helps it to heal and shrink back down to its normal size which is around the size of a walnut number five is very important and it’s vitamin C vitamin C is an essential nutrient which we have to consume regularly in our diet from plant-based foods like salad leaves vegetables berries and fruits eating foods like cabbage sauerkraut strawberries bell peppers and cruciferous vegetables will boost the antioxidant Network within your body body the real vitamin C complex helps to prevent and reduce oxidative damage in the prostate cells and therefore lowers the risk of developing prostate cancer interestingly it also helps to regulate cortisol production this is another hormone which can interfere with hormone balance and potentially trigger prostate problems please do make sure that you avoid the over-the-counter ascorbic acid supplements as these contain only five percent of the true vitamin C complex if you do want to take a supplement for vitamin C use a whole fruit powder such as acerola cherry rose hips or kamukamu and last but by no means least we have lauric acid in number six as I previously mentioned prostate enlargement is often caused by high levels of DHT in the body what happens is the main male hormone called testosterone get converted into DHT which can cause the gland tissue inside your prostate to grow this results in problems with the urinary flow and an increased risk of prostate cancer lauric acid however is a medium-chained fat found in coconut oil and it’s been shown to significantly block this conversion from testosterone into DHT and also prevent prostate enlargement I recommend that you start cooking with raw unprocessed and organic coconut oil and replace the inflammatory vegetable oils which may be worsening your prostate health later in the video we’ll explore six action steps to shrink an enlarged prostate but first let’s take a look at the underlying causes which may be causing your prostate to become enlarged in the first place the first and most common cause of an enlarged prostate is eating too many refined foods like sugar processed grains and flour complete your zinc reserves causing higher levels of DHT insulin or estrogen coincidentally being overweight perhaps from eating these foods can trigger prostate enlargement too because the more fat you have in your body the more estrogen and Insulin you have hormones that could be making the gland grow another problem is that when we get older our stomach acids become weaker which reduces our ability to absorb zinc and other nutrients that are needed for a healthy prostate if you have liver damage you’re also more likely to have a hormonal imbalance because your liver helps to filter out excess hormones sugar alcohol vegetable oils and non-organic foods that are sprayed with chemical pesticides can all damage your liver resulting in hormonal imbalances and potential prostate enlargement finally if you already have prostate enlargement Dairy Foods may be making it worse because they contain prolactin a growth hormone which could be making the prostate grow further now let’s explore six action steps that you can take to help shrink your prostate by balancing out your hormones and lowering inflammation step one start consuming a salad every single day containing organic cruciferous vegetables like radishes broccoli arugula kale collard greens or cabbage these veggies are rich in phytonutrients that will help your liver to clean out the excess hormones and produce more antioxidants that help to protect and heal your prostate two start consuming a small handful of pumpkin seeds on a daily basis as these are some of the most potent prostate enlargement fighting foods that you could eat the potency of zinc phytosterols and vitamin E in pumpkin seeds work synergistically to reduce the prostate size 3 cut out all of the inflammatory vegetable oils like margarine soy canola cotton seed or corn oils from your diet entirely and start cooking with raw coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil you should also avoid Dairy produce like milk and cheese as these can aggravate in already enlarged prostate 4.
Start performing high intensity interval training just 10 minutes of hit twice per week can dramatically improve testosterone levels in men helping to reduce other anabolic hormones like DHT estrogen and Insulin which could be contributing to prostate enlargement exercise will also help you to burn excess sugar that’s in the blood which could also be contributing to inflammation in the prostate 5. focus on removing processed foods from your diet like sugar bread cereals pastries and sweets and replace them with Whole Food alternatives like tomatoes organic grass-fed beef shellfish wild salmon and avocados all of these foods contain properties which promote a healthy prostate and healthy seminal fluid and six finally if you’re overweight in the belly region or you drink alcohol on a daily basis you likely have a fatty liver which is causing hormonal changes and inflammation in the body if this is the case start following an intermittent fasting plan where you eat all of your daily calories in a four hour window and then fast for the remaining 20 hours fasting is one of the best tools to shrink and enlarged prostate and it also helps to clean out your liver of excess fat on this topic if you’re not sure if you have a fatty liver go ahead and tap on this video on the screen now to learn about the eight signs of fatty liver disease thank you so much for watching my video today and as always I I wish you great health wealth and happiness
