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 a younger age if a person does not adhere to 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 gland, additionally adhere to the correct diet.It is necessary for the following purposes:
- eliminating constipation, which provokes increased pain and impedes blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- eliminating intoxication in the body, which is observed when feces are stored for a long time in the intestines, where bacteria that cause rotting develop;
- 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 high in plant fiber in your 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 become inflamed and die. Blood flow is disrupted not only in the prostate, but also in other pelvic organs. This triggers the development of edema, and ascites can form.
In order for blood flow through the pelvic organs to be restored, complex treatment is required. They use medications, physiotherapy, physical activity and diet. The diet includes fatty acids that improve blood circulation, reproductive system activity, and testosterone production.
If a man develops prostatitis, additional pathology may develop:
- diabetes;
- atherosclerosis.
Therefore, when the primary disease develops, it is recommended to review your 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 function of the urinary and reproductive systems.It is mandatory to contain the following elements, the norms of which are allocated for men 18-50 years old:
- zinc - 30 mg;
- selenium - 7 mcg.
To replenish the correct ratio of microelements in the body, consume the following foods:
- seafood - shrimp, mussels, oysters;
- algae, seaweed, sea fish;
- quail, chicken eggs.
Many urologists advise 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, rabbit, pork liver |
| Seafood | Oysters, squid, scallops, octopus |
| Legumes | Beans, peas, lentils |
| Cereals | Oats, buckwheat, corn or barley grits |
| Oil | Olive, flaxseed |
| Nuts | Cedar, walnut |
Table of foods containing zinc.
| Product group | Types of food |
| Seafood | All types |
| Nuts, seeds | Watermelon, pumpkin, sesame, all types 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 required levels. This is due to impaired bowel function. Then it is recommended to buy multivitamin preparations containing these substances. Doctors advise using medications that concentrate not only vitamins, but also antioxidants. They remove free radicals and intoxication products from the body and stimulate the renewal of cellular composition.
To enhance testosterone production and regulate estradiol levels, use foods high in vitamin E.It has the following features:
- removing free radicals, toxins, and waste from the body;
- improving the absorption of vitamins and microelements;
- restoration of damaged tissues after a severe inflammatory process.
To prevent relapse of the disease, adhere to a constant diet.
Nutrition principle
To help the body cope with the disease faster, adhere to the following principles during the diet:
- counting 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;
- developing a meal schedule to improve the production of digestive enzymes, the absorption of nutrients, and prevent the development of constipation;
- It is forbidden to consume any type of liquid several hours before bedtime and throughout the night to prevent swelling 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 places additional stress on the prostate, so the function of the organ decreases even more. This makes it difficult or completely eliminates the effect of 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 leads to swelling, including of the prostate;
- seasonings, spices, marinades, pickles, homemade preparations - increase tissue swelling and lead to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat;
- fish roe, canned food, sausage, salted cheese;
- chocolate, confectionery glaze, other cocoa products;
- lemonade, soda;
- bread, baked goods, sauces;
- products containing a large number of chemicals, emulsifiers, dyes, stabilizers, carcinogens, preservatives;
- dairy products with a long shelf life, over 7 days.
If you do not reduce the amount of these products, fluid will continue to accumulate, which will increase compression of the inflamed tissue. The inflammatory process will intensify even more, local blood circulation will become difficult, and the condition will begin to worsen and become more complicated.
Attention! Any type of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Especially if this concerns the period of exacerbation, then you should not use them in any doses. Ethyl alcohol negatively affects the entire circulatory system and impedes blood circulation. This aggravates the condition of the prostate gland during the inflammatory process. Acute hypoxia develops, and the supply of nutrients decreases. Gradually, the man develops infertility, impotence, and the adenoma turns into a malignant form.
As soon as the period of exacerbation ends, the condition becomes chronic or remission, 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:
- using only high quality alcohol;
- prohibition on drinking ethyl alcohol on an empty stomach;
- using snacks high in protein;
- Observe your own sensations, if pain or dizziness appears, stop drinking alcoholic beverages;
- use a minimal dose so as not to cause intoxication of the body.
To prevent intoxication and exacerbation of prostatitis, it is recommended to adhere to the minimum dosage rules for different types of alcoholic products:
- vodka - up to 150 ml;
- beer - no more than 0. 5 l;
- wine - no more than 200 ml.
Alcoholic drinks are allowed to be consumed no more than 1-2 times a month. Strictly adhere to the indicated dosage.
Products consumed
When you get sick, your body requires foods with the maximum amount of microelements and vitamins. They use food with a large amount of proteins, a minimum level of carbohydrates and fats. Eat the following foods that contain small amounts of healthy fats:
- olive, flaxseed, pumpkin oil;
- low-fat sour cream;
- a small piece of lard, which is consumed once a month.
Animal fats are not recommended; 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 the 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 foods high in carbohydrates, only the following foods are allowed:
- dried fruits, berries, fruits;
- cereals, cereals, vegetables with starch;
- sweets in the form of jelly or marmalade.
Doctors remind that it is better to limit the content of foods with a lot of starch. It leads to constipation and increased inflammation in the prostate. Therefore, of all starch 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. Gradually, the blood vessels are cleansed and toxins are eliminated.
It is prohibited to fry, bake, smoke food. It must be boiled, steamed, stewed. Add a minimal amount of salt and exclude spices.
Nutrition menu for prostatitis
The table shows an approximate diet for a 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, boiled 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 150 ml |
| Second | Barley porridge 200g, 1 banana, orange juice 100 ml | 2 boiled eggs | Borscht in vegetable broth 200 ml, grilled chicken breast with vegetables 200 g, dried fruit compote 150 ml | A small amount of dark chocolate, milk 150 ml | Seafood salad with vegetables 200 g, rosehip decoction 150 ml | Low-fat 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 sweet peppers and tomatoes 200 g, herbal tea 150 ml | Ryazhenka 150ml |
| Fourth | Buckwheat porridge with milk 200 g, dried fruits, green tea 150 ml | Nuts of different varieties | Pumpkin puree soup with rye bread 200 g, apple juice 200 ml | Oven-baked cheesecakes 200 g, berry juice 150 ml | Steamed cod 150 g, vegetables 150 g, berry jelly 100 ml | Kefir 150 ml |
| Fifth | Corn porridge with milk 200 g, unsalted cheese 2 slices, black tea 150 ml | Baked apple | Steamed beef cutlets, durum 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 | Ryazhenka 150ml |
| Sixth | Steamed omelette of 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 150 ml |
| 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 100g, stewed cabbage 100g, green tea 150ml | 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 in the prostate gland. Recovery occurs faster, and you can reach the remission stage in a short time. But we must not forget about drug therapy prescribed by a doctor. Diet is an auxiliary method that should be prescribed by a urologist or nutritionist depending on the medical history and characteristics of the patient’s body.