Prostate Health & Lifestyle: Diet, Supplements & Prevention
📚 All Prostate Lifestyle & Prevention Topics
Diet for Prostate Health
Foods that support prostate health – Mediterranean diet, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Lycopene and Prostate Cancer
Tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit – evidence for lycopene in prostate cancer prevention.
Selenium and Prostate Health
The role of selenium in prostate cancer prevention – what the SELECT trial showed.
Green Tea and Prostate Cancer
Catechins in green tea – evidence for prostate cancer prevention and slowing progression.
Vitamin D and Prostate Health
Vitamin D levels and prostate cancer risk – supplementation recommendations.
Calcium and Prostate Cancer Risk
High calcium intake and prostate cancer risk – what the research shows.
Exercise and Prostate Cancer Risk
Physical activity for prevention and improving outcomes after diagnosis.
Weight Management and BPH
How obesity affects BPH symptoms and prostate cancer risk.
Alcohol and Prostate Health
The relationship between alcohol consumption and prostate cancer risk.
Smoking and Prostate Cancer
How smoking increases risk of aggressive prostate cancer and mortality.
Supplements for BPH
Beta-sitosterol, pygeum, stinging nettle – what works for enlarged prostate.
Beta-Sitosterol for Prostate Health
Plant sterol with the strongest evidence for BPH symptom improvement.
Pygeum Africanum for BPH
African plum bark extract – evidence for urinary symptom improvement.
Stinging Nettle for Prostate Health
Urtica dioica – limited evidence, often combined with saw palmetto.
Prostate-Healthy Recipes
Delicious meals rich in lycopene, cruciferous vegetables, and healthy fats.
Prostate Prevention Checklist
Actionable steps to reduce your risk of prostate problems at every age.
🎯 Who Should Read This Section?
- Men concerned about prostate health – Learn evidence-based prevention strategies.
- Men with BPH symptoms – Discover dietary and lifestyle changes that may help.
- Men with a family history of prostate cancer – Understand modifiable risk factors.
- Prostate cancer survivors – Support your health after treatment.
- Anyone interested in nutrition and wellness – These tips benefit overall health.
🔗 Related Pillars
- Pillar 1: Prostate Basics – Anatomy, function, PSA, DRE.
- Pillar 2: BPH (Enlarged Prostate) – Medical and surgical treatments.
- Pillar 4: Prostate Cancer – Screening, diagnosis, and staging.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes. Lifestyle changes are not a substitute for medical treatment. Consult a urologist at Vivekananda Hospital for personalised advice.