How To Support The Health Of Your Prostate Gland

What exactly is the prostate? Well, the Prostate is a walnut shaped gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. It is found right below the bladder surrounding the urethra. 

The prostate continues to grow as you get older and after the age of 50, it can change from being the size of a walnut, to being the size of a lemon. The growing prostate interferes with the workings of the urethra and the bladder, causing pain and urinary problems. 

In some cases, the gland can become malignant. Prostate cancer is common among men above the age of 60, but it can also affect men in their 20s. 

Natural ways to boost the health of your prostate gland

Zinc is extremely beneficial in helping to fight against prostate problems. Try to include as much zinc in your diet as possible. Food such as pumpkin seeds, pomegranate juice and watermelon seeds are packed full of zinc and should be incorporated into your diet. 

Drink more water and cut back on your alcohol intake. Water consumption will keep the bladder functioning regularly and will consequently have a positive effect on the prostate. 

Do not wait until you are 50 to start taking proper care of your prostate. The more you invest in the Health of your prostate in your younger years, the greater the benefits will be in your older years. 

Diet and lifestyle

What we eat has a direct effect on your health. Therefore, to keep your prostate healthy, you must include specific foods in your diet. Fish that are rich in omega 3 should also be included in your diet. Omega 3 fats have many health benefits and supporting the the health of the Prostate Gland is just one of them. 

Stay healthy

Staying healthy is not only good for the prostate, but for all the glands and organs in the body! Hence, staying fit, eating properly, getting enough rest, exercising regularly and going for routine prostate checkups, will greatly improve your overall health.

Products that may help support the health of the prostate gland

• Radiance Zinc Complex 30 Vege Capsules – As mentioned above, zinc is extremely powerful in supporting prostate health. The Radiance Zinc Complex 30 Vege Capsules have the right amount of zinc in them that may not only help support prostate function, it may also help support the health and function of the immune and digestive systems. 
• KNH Natural Prostate Care Tablets – These tablets may help boost the health of the prostate. Made from pumpkin seeds, the product is all natural, nourishing your body and providing added health support for the prostate gland.
• Lifestream Natural Selenium or Clinicians Selenium Oral Drops - Selenium is a potent antioxidant that may help support the prostate gland and other organs in the body from the damaging effects of oxidative stress.

Prostate health is very important for men and if you haven’t started taking care of your reproductive system’s most vital gland, we recommend that you start now. 

By Ellie Haines - Ellie is the Social Media Manager & E-Commerce Coordinator for New Zealand Health Food Company. You can read more content from Ellie on Google+