Prostatitis is a process of inflammation of the prostate gland, accompanied by pain and pain when urinating and deterioration of urinary function. Hyperplasia is characteristic of an adenoma or benign tumor. In some cases, the pathology becomes malignant and cancer appears. 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 follow a healthy lifestyle, moves little or eats poorly. Therefore, treatment requires the use of not only medications, but also a moderate diet and adequate nutrition.
dietary requirements
In case of prostate inflammation, additionally follow the correct diet.It is needed for the following purposes:
- eliminate constipation, which causes increased pain and impedes blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- eliminate intoxication from the body, which is observed when feces are stored for a long time in the intestine, where bacteria that cause rotting develop;
- improves intestinal motility and the entire digestive process.
To improve all the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to include the following types of foods rich in vegetable fiber in your diet:
- berries, fruits, vegetables, herbs;
- cereals, bran, natural juices.
If prostatitis occurs, the blood vessels will also be affected. They are in a state of spasm and therefore impede local blood flow. Cellular hypoxia develops, so they begin to inflame 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 may form.
In order for blood flow through the pelvic organs to be restored, complex treatment is necessary. They use medication, physiotherapy, 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 occur:
- diabetes;
- atherosclerosis.
Therefore, when the primary disease develops, it is recommended to review the diet and limit foods rich in glucose and cholesterol.
Features of the diet
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 standards of which are assigned to men aged 18 to 50:
- zinc - 30 mg;
- selenium - 7 mcg.
To replenish the correct proportion of microelements in the body, consume the following foods:
- seafood - shrimps, mussels, oysters;
- algae, seaweed, marine 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 | Oat, buckwheat, corn or barley grains |
| Oil | Olive, flaxseed |
| Nuts | Cedar, walnut |
Table of foods containing zinc.
| Product group | Types of food |
| Seafood | All kinds |
| Walnut seeds | Watermelon, pumpkin, sesame, all kinds of nuts |
| Meat products | Beef, lamb, liver |
| Fish | All kinds |
| Eggs | Egg yolk |
Even if you eat a lot of foods that contain 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 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 increase testosterone production and regulate estradiol levels, eat foods rich in vitamin E.It has the following features:
- removal of 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, follow a constant diet.
Nutritional principle
To help the body cope with the disease faster, adhere to the following principles while dieting:
- count the total amount of food for 1 day, which is divided into 5 to 6 meals, so that a person does not consume more than 300 g of food at a time;
- develop a eating schedule to improve the production of digestive enzymes, nutrient absorption and prevent the development of constipation;
- It is forbidden to consume any type of liquid several hours before bed and throughout the night to avoid swelling and increased activity of the urinary system;
- the diet is based on protein foods, fruits, vegetables, cereals, high-quality oils;
- 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, causing the organ's function to further decline. 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:
- large amount of salt, which causes fluid retention in the body, which leads to swelling, including the prostate;
- seasonings, spices, marinades, pickles, homemade preparations - increase tissue swelling and lead to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat;
- fish eggs, preserves, sausages, savory cheeses;
- chocolate, confectionery icing and other cocoa products;
- lemonade, soda;
- bread, baked goods, sauces;
- products containing a large amount of chemicals, emulsifiers, dyes, stabilizers, carcinogens, preservatives;
- dairy products with a long shelf life of more than 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 beverage is prohibited. Especially when it comes to a 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 nutrient supply decreases. Gradually, the man develops infertility, impotence, and the adenoma becomes malignant.
As soon as the period of exacerbation ends, the condition becomes chronic or in remission, the addition of a small amount of products is allowed:
- dark chocolate, cocoa;
- vegetables with a high concentration of purines, peas, beans;
- ventricles, bovine liver.
Some patients who go into remission or chronic prostate inflammation drink alcohol.Then they must follow the rules:
- using only high quality alcohol;
- prohibition of consumption of ethyl alcohol on an empty stomach;
- use protein-rich snacks;
- Observe your own sensations, if pain or dizziness appears, stop drinking alcoholic beverages;
- use a minimum dose so as not to cause intoxication of the body.
To prevent intoxication and exacerbation of prostatitis, it is recommended to follow 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 cannot be consumed more than 1 to 2 times a month. Strictly follow the indicated dosage.
Products consumed
When you get sick, your body needs foods with maximum microelements and vitamins. They use foods with a large amount of protein, minimal carbohydrate and fat content.Eat the following foods that contain small amounts of healthy fats:
- olive oil, linseed, pumpkin oil;
- low-fat sour cream;
- a small piece of lard, which is consumed once a month.
Animal fats are not recommended, as they contain large amounts of cholesterol. It can impede blood circulation due to the accumulation of cholesterol plaques that obstruct the vessel. Therefore, before cooking meat, remove the skin and fat layer.
Recommendations for protein consumption:
- eat a small amount of chicken meat, as it contains purines that are quickly deposited in the body;
- Basically, the diet should contain rabbit, beef, lamb;
- add a small amount of egg whites and natural dairy products;
- fish of any variety, which is recommended to be consumed at least 2 to 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 carbohydrate-rich foods, only the following foods are allowed:
- dried fruits, berries, fruits;
- cereals, cereals, starchy vegetables;
- 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. This leads to constipation and increased inflammation in 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. Gradually, the blood vessels are cleaned and toxins are eliminated.
Frying, roasting, 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 a week.
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | To have lunch | Afternoon snack | To have lunch | 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, rosehip broth 150g | Kefir 150 ml, cookies 3 pieces | Steamed beef cutlets, two pieces, durum wheat noodles 100 g, mineral water 150 ml | Kefir 150ml |
| 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 broth 150 ml | Skimmed yogurt 200 ml |
| Third | Rice porridge 150 g, weak tea 200 ml, cookies 2 pieces | Fruit slices | Fish soup 200 g, chopped vegetables with boiled chicken 200 g, fruit compote 150 ml | Fruit jam 150 g, cookies 3 pieces | Steamed meatballs with peppers and tomatoes 200 g, herbal tea 150 ml | Ryazhenka 150ml |
| Room | 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 150ml |
| Fifth | Corn porridge with milk 200 g, unsalted cheese 2 slices, black tea 150 ml | Roast apple | Steamed beef cutlets, hard noodles 250 g, green tea 150 ml | Curd casserole with raisins 150 g | Rabbit meat stewed with low-fat cream 200 g, sliced vegetables 100 g, mineral water 150 ml | Ryazhenka 150ml |
| Sixth | Steamed omelet of 3 eggs, freshly squeezed orange juice 150 ml | Fruit slices 200g | Chicken soup 150 g, lamb stew 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 | Cottage cheese casserole 150 g, black tea 150 ml | Boiled meat 100g, boiled 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 relapses of the disease, reduces swelling and inflammation in the prostate. Recovery occurs faster and you can reach the remission stage in a short time. But we must not forget about the drug therapy prescribed by the doctor. Diet is an auxiliary method that must be prescribed by a urologist or nutritionist depending on the patient's medical history and body characteristics.