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The male prostate gland (prostate) is an unpaired androgen-dependent organ located just below the bladder. It covers the urethra from all sides, throwing into it (during ejaculation) substances such as immunoglobulins, enzymes, vitamins, as well as citric acid and zinc ions necessary for the normal functioning of sperm.
The secret of the prostate gland is also involved in the dilution of the ejaculate. The prostate gland reaches its full maturation only by the age of 17.
General recommendations
For the proper functioning of the prostate gland, it is necessary to consume daily foods containing vitamins and minerals important for the male gland. In this case, the ejaculate will contain the full range of substances necessary for normal fertilization.
Also, it is advisable to avoid those foods that can have a negative effect on the secretion of the prostate. These include: an excess of fats, carbohydrates and foods that disrupt the activity of the gland.
Products useful for the prostate
The following foods are required for the functioning of the prostate:
- Eggs. Thanks to the lecithin contained in them, they influence the full development of the prostate gland, which consists in the balanced production of the secretion of the sex gland.
- Beef, fish and poultry. Complete source of protein. Participate in the synthesis of immunoglobulins (special proteins).
- Pumpkin seeds. They contain a large amount of provitamin A, vitamin E, as well as an essential trace element for the prostate – zinc.
- Olive and sunflower oil. A good source of vitamin E. It is necessary for a balanced composition of sexual secretions.
- Citrus. They increase immunity, are responsible for maintaining the acidity level of the ejaculate.
- Walnuts. Stimulates metabolism. Participate in the creation of prostate secretions. Contains iron, calcium, phosphorus, as well as zinc and vitamins C and E.
- Oysters, mussels, rapana. Thanks to the vitamins and microelements they contain, they are a good source of essential substances necessary for normal spermatogenesis.
- Almond. It is an excellent source of protein. Contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc and phosphorus. In addition, it contains vitamins such as B vitamins, vitamin E and folic acid.
- Buckwheat. Thanks to the eight essential amino acids it contains, it is also essential for the normal functioning of the prostate.
Folk remedies for normalizing prostate function
To prevent inflammation of the prostate (also called prostatitis), a combination of jogging, massage, perineal shower, and Kegel exercises is necessary. But most importantly, it is a diet that includes the use of large quantities of pumpkin seeds, seaweed and nuts.
Very good results in the prevention of prostatitis have the regular use of kefir with bran.
Also, it is necessary to increase in the diet such vegetables as beets, carrots, celery and parsnips.
Harmful products for the prostate
- Salt… By causing moisture retention, it increases blood pressure, which negatively affects the functioning of the prostate.
- Alcohol… It provokes degeneration of the lobules of the prostate gland. As a result, there is a violation in the qualitative composition of the ejaculate, which may become unviable.
- Smoked meat… Being irritating, they have a negative effect on the functioning of the prostate gland.
- Beer… Due to the large amount of female sex hormones, it often causes prostatic hypertrophy.