Prostate gland enlargement or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are highly prevalent conditions among elderly men associated with an impaired quality of life. Estimates of BPH prevalence range from 40 percent to 50 percent at 50 years of age to as high as 80 percent for men aged 70 years. It is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
Basic studies suggested that fruits and vegetables intake may beneficially influence the disorders underlying BPH via inhibiting inflammation and oxidative damage, altering the hormonal or growth-regulatory factors to inhibit cellular proliferation, or modulating sympathetic nervous system and subsequently affect prostate smooth muscle tone.
Consume kiwi fruit can reduce the risk of cancer. Kiwi fruit has the capability of repairing damaged DNA. The study by the University of Auckland, researchers found that including 2-3 kiwis in daily diet, along with healthy meals and regular physical activity can prevent the formation of malignant cells in the body.
In a study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in February 2007, researchers analyzed the diets and prostate health of more than 6,000 men aged 46 to 81.
The study found that participants who consumed rich amounts of vegetables to be significantly less likely to develop an enlarged prostate than participants who did not.
High intakes of fruits and vegetables overall, particularly those rich in beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin C, was inversely related to BPH incidence. Examples of these foods are carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, broccoli, collard greens, corn, oranges, melon, and kiwi.
Consume one medium size of orange or kiwi fruit more than fulfills your daily need for vitamin C. Other fruits such as strawberries, grapefruit and tangerines also provide significant amounts.
Fruit for prostate health
