Tips To Prevent Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
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The prostate is a gland that is a part of the male reproductive system that wraps around the male urethra at its exit from the bladder
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Common problems are BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis and chronic prostatitis
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Prostate cancer is common in men over 50, especially in African-Americans and in men who eat fatty food and/or have a father or brother with prostate cancer
Tips To Prevent Prostate Cancer
- The right diet
- Supplements
- Drugs
- The importance of exercise
- More sex
- The role of fat
- Stop smoking
The Right Diet
Drugs
Some doctors give men at high risk for prostate cancer the drugs Proscar (finasteride) and Avodart (dutasteride), which reduce the threat by an estimated 23 percent. These drugs, known as 5-ARIs (shorthand for their chemical name), are normally prescribed for treating symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
The Importance Of Exercise
More Sex
The Role Of Fat
Studies indicate a link between animal fats and an increased risk of prostate cancer. In addition to meat, animal fats are found in lard, butter, and cheese. Whenever possible, replace animal-based fats with plant-based fats.
- olive oil instead of butter
- fruit instead of candy
- fresh vegetables instead of prepackaged foods
- nuts or seeds instead of cheese
Stop Smoking
