Prostatitis is a process of inflammation of the prostate gland, accompanied by pain and pain during urination and deterioration of urinary function. Hyperplasia is characteristic of an adenoma or benign tumor. In some cases, the pathology becomes malignant and cancer develops. The disease is more common in patients over 40 years of age. But it can develop at an earlier age if a person does not follow a healthy lifestyle, moves little, or eats poorly. Therefore, treatment requires the use of not only medications, but also a gentle diet and proper nutrition.
Dietary requirements
In case of inflammation of the prostate, also follow a proper diet.It is necessary for the following purposes:
- eliminate constipation, which causes increased pain and impedes blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- eliminate intoxication in the body, which is observed when feces are stored for a long time in the intestines, where bacteria develop that cause rot;
- Improvement of intestinal motility and the entire digestive process.
To improve all functions of the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to include the following types of foods rich in plant fiber in the diet:
- berries, fruits, vegetables, herbs;
- cereals, bran, freshly squeezed juices.
If prostatitis develops, the blood vessels are also affected. They are in a state of spasm and therefore impede local blood flow. Cell hypoxia develops, so they begin to swell and die. Blood flow is disturbed not only in the prostate, but also in other pelvic organs. This triggers the development of edema and ascites can form.
To restore blood flow through the pelvic organs, complex treatment is required. They use medications, physical therapy, physical activity and diet. The diet includes fatty acids that improve blood circulation, the activity of the reproductive system and the production of testosterone.
If a man develops prostatitis, additional pathologies may develop:
- diabetes;
- atherosclerosis.
Therefore, when the primary disease develops, it is recommended to review the diet and limit foods high in glucose and cholesterol.
Diet characteristics
To improve men's health, the body must receive a sufficient amount of vitamins, trace elements and minerals that improve the functioning of the urinary and reproductive systems.It is mandatory to contain the following elements, the norms of which are assigned for men from 18 to 50 years old:
- zinc - 30 mg;
- selenium - 7 mcg.
To replenish the correct proportion of microelements in the body, consume the following foods:
- seafood: shrimp, mussels, oysters;
- algae, algae, sea fish;
- quail, chicken eggs.
Many urologists recommend replacing chicken eggs with quail eggs. They contain a minimum amount of cholesterol, but a maximum amount of vitamins and microelements.
Table of foods that contain large amounts of selenium.
| Product group | Types of food |
| Eggs | Quail |
| meat products | Beef liver, rabbit, pork |
| Seafood | Oysters, squid, scallops, octopus |
| legumes | Beans, peas, lentils |
| Cereals | Semolina oats, buckwheat, corn or barley |
| Oil | olive, linseed |
| Walnuts | cedar, walnut |
Table of foods containing zinc.
| Product group | Types of food |
| Seafood | All types |
| Walnut seeds | Watermelon, pumpkin, sesame, all kinds of nuts. |
| meat products | Beef, lamb, liver |
| Fish | All types |
| Eggs | Yolk |
Even if you eat plenty of foods containing selenium and zinc, you may not reach the levels you need. This is due to impaired intestinal function. Then it is recommended to buy multivitamin preparations that contain these substances. Doctors recommend using medications that concentrate not only vitamins, but also antioxidants. They eliminate free radicals and poisoning products from the body and stimulate the renewal of cellular composition.
To improve testosterone production and regulate estradiol levels, use foods rich in vitamin E.It has the following features:
- eliminate free radicals, toxins and waste from the body;
- improve the absorption of vitamins and microelements;
- restoration of damaged tissues after a severe inflammatory process.
To prevent a relapse of the disease, follow a consistent diet.
Nutrition principle
To help the body cope with the disease faster, follow the following principles during the diet:
- count the total amount of food for 1 day, which is divided into 5-6 meals, so that a person consumes no more than 300 g of food at a time;
- develop a meal schedule to improve the production of digestive enzymes, the absorption of nutrients and prevent the development of constipation;
- It is prohibited to consume any type of liquid several hours before bedtime and throughout the night to prevent bloating and increased activity of the urinary system;
- the diet is based on protein foods, fruits, vegetables, cereals, high-quality oil;
- reducing carbohydrate levels to a minimum.
Many men with chronic prostatitis are overweight or obese. Then they consult a gastroenterologist or nutritionist, who selects optimal nutrition and a strict diet. This applies to men whose weight exceeds 100 kg. Obesity puts additional pressure on the prostate, so the function of the organ decreases even further. This hinders or completely eliminates the effect of the treatment.
Product exclusion
If a man has developed prostatitis, it is recommended to exclude the following types of foods and spices used in the daily diet:
- a large amount of salt, which causes fluid retention in the body, which causes swelling, including of the prostate;
- seasonings, spices, marinades, pickles, homemade preparations - increase tissue swelling and cause the accumulation of subcutaneous fat;
- fish eggs, preserves, sausages, salty cheeses;
- chocolate, confectionery glaze and other cocoa products;
- lemonade, soft drink;
- bread, baked goods, sauces;
- products containing a large amount of chemicals, emulsifiers, dyes, stabilizers, carcinogens, preservatives;
- Dairy products with a long shelf life, greater than 7 days.
If the amount of these products is not reduced, fluid will continue to accumulate, which will increase compression of the inflamed tissue. The inflammatory process will further intensify, local blood circulation will become difficult, and the condition will begin to worsen and become more complicated.
Attention! Any type of alcoholic beverage is prohibited. Especially if it is the period of exacerbation, then they should not be used in any dosage. Ethyl alcohol negatively affects the entire circulatory system and impedes blood circulation. This aggravates the condition of the prostate during the inflammatory process. Acute hypoxia develops and nutrient supply decreases. Gradually, the man develops infertility, impotence, and the adenoma becomes malignant.
As soon as the exacerbation period ends, the condition becomes chronic or subsides, it is allowed to add a small amount of products:
- dark chocolate, cocoa;
- vegetables with a high concentration of purines, peas, beans;
- ventricles, beef liver.
Some patients who go into remission or chronic inflammation of the prostate drink alcohol.Then they must follow the rules:
- use only high-quality alcohol;
- prohibition of drinking ethyl alcohol on an empty stomach;
- use protein-rich snacks;
- Observe your own sensations, if pain or dizziness appears, stop consuming alcoholic beverages;
- Use a minimum dose to avoid poisoning the body.
To prevent intoxication and exacerbation of prostatitis, it is recommended to adhere to the minimum dosage rules for different types of alcohol products:
- vodka - up to 150 ml;
- beer: no more than 0. 5 l;
- wine - no more than 200 ml.
It is allowed to consume alcoholic beverages no more than 1 or 2 times a month. Strictly respect the indicated dose.
Products consumed
When you get sick, your body needs food with the maximum amount of microelements and vitamins. They use foods with a large amount of protein, a minimum level of carbohydrates and fats.Eat the following foods that contain small amounts of healthy fats:
- olive, linseed, pumpkin oil;
- low-fat sour cream;
- a small piece of lard, consumed once a month.
Animal fats are not recommended, as they concentrate large amounts of cholesterol. It can impede blood circulation due to the accumulation of cholesterol plaques that clog the vessel. Therefore, before cooking meat, remove the skin and fat layer.
Recommendations for protein consumption:
- eat a small amount of chicken meat, it contains purines that are quickly deposited in the body;
- Basically, the diet should contain rabbit, beef, lamb;
- add a small amount of egg white and natural dairy products;
- fish of any variety, which is recommended to be consumed at least 2-3 times a week.
To increase the proportion of protein in your diet, eat nuts and seeds. But they are used only at the end of the acute period of the inflammatory process. Dairy products are used daily to replenish calcium and other nutrients.
Of all the carbohydrate-rich foods, only the following foods are allowed:
- nuts, berries, fruits;
- cereals, cereals, starchy vegetables;
- Sweets in the form of jelly or jam.
Doctors remind that it is better to limit the content of foods with a lot of starch. It leads to constipation and increased inflammation of the prostate. Therefore, of all starchy products, it is allowed to use cucumbers, eggplants, garlic and tomatoes. They are quickly absorbed, saturate the body with vitamins and microelements and prevent stress on the digestive tract and the development of constipation. Little by little, the blood vessels are cleaned and toxins are eliminated.
Frying, baking, smoking food is prohibited. It must be boiled, steamed, stewed. Add a minimum amount of salt and exclude spices.
Nutritional menu for prostatitis.
The table shows an approximate diet for one week.
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Afternoon snack | Dinner | late dinner |
| First | Oatmeal with milk 150 g, carrot juice 100 ml, vegetable salad 100 g | Vegetable puree 150 g | Tomato and cucumber salad with olive oil 100g, cooked fish with tomato sauce 200g, rose hip decoction 150g | Kefir 150 ml, crackers 3 pieces | Steamed beef cutlets, two pieces, durum wheat pasta 100 g, mineral water 150 ml | kefir 150ml |
| Second | Barley porridge 200 g, 1 banana, orange juice 100 ml | 2 boiled eggs | Borscht in vegetable broth 200 ml, roasted chicken breast with vegetables 200 g, dried fruit compote 150 ml | A small amount of dark milk chocolate 150 ml | Seafood salad with vegetables 200 g, rosehip decoction 150 ml | skimmed yogurt 200 ml |
| Third | Rice porridge 150 g, weak tea 200 ml, biscuits 2 pieces | fruit slices | Fish soup 200 g, chopped vegetables with boiled chicken 200 g, fruit compote 150 ml | Fruit jelly 150 g, cookies 3 pieces | Steamed meatballs with peppers and tomatoes 200 g, infusion 150 ml | Riazhenka 150ml |
| Four | Buckwheat porridge with milk 200 g, nuts, green tea 150 ml | Walnuts of different varieties. | Pumpkin puree soup with rye bread 200 g, apple juice 200 ml | Baked cheesecakes 200 g, red fruit juice 150 ml | Steamed cod 150 g, vegetables 150 g, red fruit gelatin 100 ml | kefir 150ml |
| Fifth | Corn porridge with milk 200 g, unsalted cheese 2 slices, black tea 150 ml | Baked apple | Steamed beef cutlets, hard pasta 250 g, green tea 150 ml | Curd casserole with raisins 150 g | Stewed rabbit meat with low-fat sour cream 200 g, sliced vegetables 100 g, mineral water 150 ml | Riazhenka 150ml |
| Sixth | Steamed omelette with 3 eggs, freshly squeezed orange juice 150 ml | Fruit slices 200g | Chicken soup 150 g, stewed lamb 150 g, vegetable puree 100 g, fruit compote 150 ml | Pumpkin seeds | Salmon cutlets 2 pieces, boiled buckwheat 150 g, chamomile tea 150 ml | Milk 150ml |
| Seventh | Oatmeal 150 g, 1 boiled quail egg, apple juice 150 milliliters | Fresh berries 150 g | Pilaf with lamb 200 g, dried fruit compote 150 ml | Curd casserole 150 g, black tea 150 ml | Boiled beef 100 g, stewed cabbage 100 g, green tea 150 ml | Freshly squeezed vegetable juice 150 ml |
If you follow the rules of the prescribed diet, you can alleviate a person's condition during prostatitis. A proper diet prevents relapse of the disease, reduces swelling and inflammation of the prostate. Recovery is faster and the remission stage can be reached in a short time. But we must not forget about drug therapy prescribed by a doctor. Diet is an auxiliary method that must be prescribed by a urologist or nutritionist depending on the medical history and characteristics of the patient's body.