Some Facts About Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia or benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH is a non-cancerous prostate gland enlargement and is common problem of older men. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 50% of men over age 60 are affected by benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia and as many as 90% of men over the age of 70. But, it does not mean because most men undergo BPH you will just wait and see if you will be one of them someday. You have a choice! All you need to do is to change your lifestyle.

Prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. This walnut-sized gland is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder (where urine is stored). The prostate also surrounds the urethra – the canal in the penis through which urine flows out of the body.

Until now it is not yet clear what really causes benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. But because it is widespread among older men, experts believe that age related hormonal changes are a major factor. Men produces large amount of testosterone (male hormone) and small amount of estrogen (female hormone).As they age, the amount of testosterone produced reduces leaving large amount of estrogen. Dihydrotes-tosterone (DHT) is a substance derived from testosterone  which experts believed that it helps control prostate growth. Research showed that as animals age, they lose their ability to produce DHT. But, it was shown among men with benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH that though their blood testosterone level drops as they age, they continue to produce DHT. Thus, accumulation of Dihydrotes-tosterone (DHT) in the prostate gland happened. Accumulation of DHT triggers growth of prostate cells.

Another potential but preventable culprit of  benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH are FATTY ACIDS and CHOLESTEROL. Autopsies of those who suffered from  benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH shown an extraordinary high cholesterol content compared from those with normal prostates. Thus, experts suggests that reducing dietary cholesterol, saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids from diet may prevent men from acquiring benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH or enlarged prostate.

What is the best thing to do to maintain your cholesterol on its normal level and to prevent you from acquiring benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH? Avoid refined and processed foods aside from fatty foods and meat. You may eat meat once in a while but you need to choose the lean one, free from fats. Eat unprocessed organic plant foods, especially those that are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and soluble fibers. It is advisable that you eat tuna and other oily fishes at least three servings a week because these are rich in omega-3 that has the capacity of lowering cholesterol level, fish oil is a good alternative. Take flaxseed oil, it is good source of omega-3 as well. Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. Water therapy helps clean your system. Do not forget the power of exercise and sunlight in lowering cholesterol level. Healthy lifestyle is the best thing to follow if you want to live healthy until your ripe age.

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