How's your prostate?
- Apr 8, 2022
The prostate is a relatively small but important organ in the male body. But what do you actually know about the prostate? Strangely enough, many men do not know exactly where their prostate is and what its function is. In fact, most men don't think about their prostate until things start to falter. We believe that should change. Read on quick!
Where is the prostate and what does it do?
The prostate is located in the lower abdomen, directly below the bladder. The first part of the urethra runs through the prostate. The sphincter is where the prostate joins the penis. This ensures that you can urinate without any problems and that the urine finds the correct exit. The prostate is about the size of a walnut. This gland produces prostatic fluid: a thick, milky fluid. Sperm consists of more than 95 percent of prostate fluid. The prostate ensures, among other things, that sperm is squeezed out through the urethra. The prostate is especially important for fertility and reproduction and has less to do with sexuality.
Enlarged prostate later in life
From the age of 45, the prostate can start to grow: a normal but sometimes unpleasant phenomenon that comes with aging. About 50 percent of men over the age of fifty have an enlarged prostate. However, not all men actually experience discomfort from it. In 30 percent it leads to an enlarged prostate that they are bothered by it. Growth of the prostate can affect urination. For example, it can mean that you have to get out of bed more often at night to visit the toilet. An enlarged prostate can also cause difficulty in starting urination, a weak urine stream, difficulty urinating and dribbling. It can also affect the libido and potency of the man.
The influence of diet on the prostate
Research shows that lifestyle plays a determining role in the condition of your prostate. Especially unhealthy habits such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, little exercise and unhealthy diet can have an influence. Fortunately, this also means that you can make a difference yourself with smart lifestyle choices such as healthy eating and regular exercise. Foods rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, proteins and healthy fats are recommended. Broccoli, red tomatoes, legumes, soybeans, pomegranates, green tea, fatty fish (such as mackerel, herring, salmon) and omega-3 fatty acids are particularly good nutrients that can contribute to a healthy prostate. It will not surprise you that it is better to avoid sugar, a lot of salt, saturated fats and products with preservatives and additives.
Supplements for your prostate? Hell yes!
Supplements can also help. Golden Naturals Prostate Support is a natural support that includes pumpkin seed extract that aids bladder and prostate function * and supports normal urination * . It also contains zinc, an important mineral for fertility. It contributes to the production of sperm cells and is good for the quality of sperm. Zinc also supports the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. This product is supplemented with extracts of green tea, tomatoes, stinging nettle root, sabal and grape seed. It also contains curcumin, vitamin B6, L-glutathione, selenium and OptiMSM ® (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane). All in an easy one-a-day capsule that you only need to take once a day. Ideal!
* Health claim evaluation is ongoing.