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Based on reports the University of Maryland Medical Center, nearly 90 percent of men aged 85 years or older have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate.
You can treat this condition with medication or a medical procedure, but if you want to try something more natural, you can try to change your diet or the use of herbal products. Here are some good food to fight prostate enlargement, as reported by Livestrong.com.
Beta-sitosterol
Beta-sitosterol is a chemical compound found in plants, which can help overcome urinary problems in men with an enlarged prostate. Beta-sitosterol can also help lower cholesterol levels in the body. You can find these compounds in pumpkin seeds.
Zinc
MayoClinic.com says that foods rich in zinc can also help men who suffer from prostate enlargement. If you want to try to increase their intake of zinc each day, enter these foods into your diet: lean beef, duck, lamb, oysters, crabs, and the baked beans.
Vegetables Containing Vitamin C
You may also consider to eat more vegetables containing vitamin C. Enter the following healthy foods in your daily diet: peppers, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, cabbage. MayoClinic.com notes that while vitamin C from vegetables is said to reduce the risk of prostate enlargement, high fruit intake of vitamin C did not have the same effect.
Avoid caffeine!
If you have an enlarged prostate, you should also consider to cut the consumption of caffeinated beverages and foods from your daily menu. Caffeine acts as a diuretic in the body, which will increase the production of urine. It can worsen the condition you are experiencing due to an enlarged prostate. For the same reason, you should avoid alcohol.
