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Diet for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Chronic Prostatitis, and the Harm of Alcohol

Basic Principles of Nutrition for BPH and Chronic Prostatitis

There are many rules regarding diet, but the most important one is simple: do no harm to your prostate. Nutrition for BPH, and more generally for any prostate condition in men that supports recovery, is not about eating a little of everything. It is about consuming only what is safe, balanced, and beneficial in moderation. Consider the impact of foods on testosterone levels, urinary health, and inflammation reduction.

After reading this article, you can make small, conscious changes that actively support prostate health and natural recovery from BPH. Incorporating anti-inflammatory foods, fiber-rich vegetables, and essential vitamins for the prostate can significantly enhance recovery and overall well-being.

In hospitals, intravenous therapy (IV drips) is often used to temporarily improve circulation, enhance absorption of medications, and reduce discomfort. In a natural way, a properly balanced diet works similarly: it delivers energy efficiently without overloading the body. Food is our energy source, and when illness arises, consumption should be only what is necessary for normal functioning. Overeating disrupts this balance, which is a key principle in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia through diet. Diets rich in antioxidants, micronutrients, and anti-inflammatory ingredients support healthy blood flow and reduce oxidative stress.

The second rule is that diet alone is effective only when combined with movement. Simply restricting intake while remaining sedentary—lying on a sofa, for example—provides minimal benefit. Lightening the stomach without activity does not train the body; a diet without physical exercise is a fiction, not true recovery. Physical activity enhances metabolism, supports healthy hormone levels, and improves pelvic blood circulation.

Meal Schedule and Individual Characteristics

One contributing factor to BPH is dysfunction of the endocrine system. The glands function best when digestion is not overloaded and when sufficient rest is ensured between meals. Both aspects are essential for hormonal balance and prostate support.

If you previously ate three times per day, consider switching to two moderate meals. If, for health reasons, you were advised to eat five times a day, try reducing to three or four meals. After one or two weeks, check your blood tests. These will show how your body responds and help you identify the most suitable eating schedule naturally. It is important to consider how meal frequency affects metabolism, insulin regulation, urinary function, and pelvic health.

You Are Your Own Nutritionist

No nutritionist, even the most experienced or academically distinguished, can perfectly balance your diet. At best, they advise moderation. This is because each individual is unique, most eating occurs without supervision, and temptations are everywhere. A doctor can only provide general guidance. Personal awareness, mindful eating, and consistency in nutrition are crucial for managing BPH naturally. Including protein-rich foods, micronutrients, and anti-inflammatory ingredients helps maintain prostate function and overall health.

Sometimes It’s Good to Take a Break from Food

Short fasting days (one-day water fasts) can be very beneficial, unlike prolonged fasting. No special preparation is required. In 24 hours, the body remains hydrated and has sufficient energy reserves for moderate physical activity. Partial cleansing occurs naturally, and hunger stress is minimal.

During fasting, focus on proper breathing. Oxygen helps oxidize waste products, aiding the elimination of residues. If you choose to perform a one-day fast, do it thoroughly. The optimal frequency is once every 7–10 days, or at most once every two weeks.

By combining moderate diet, short fasting, and physical activity, men can naturally support prostate health, reduce inflammation, improve urinary function, and slow or reverse the progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, all without surgery or medication. Including fiber, antioxidants, essential vitamins, and anti-inflammatory foods further strengthens recovery and overall prostate wellness.

The More Severe the Symptoms, the Stricter the Diet

A few tips for those who follow the “Without Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia” method:

• Of course, the more painful the symptoms, the stricter the diet should be at the beginning — but without extremes. If your meal plan is strict, self-control is essential. Monitor your weight loss to avoid critical levels, track your fluid intake, and even note how long fluids remain in your digestive and urinary systems to prevent dehydration.
• If, during treatment or later, you feel an overwhelming desire to overeat, it’s best to do so after active physical exercise.
• The healthiest approach follows a simple principle found in many folk sayings: consume all restricted foods, animal fats, and proteins in the first half of the day. By bedtime, your body will have processed most of it, reducing the likelihood of nighttime spasms. Toward evening, your meals should be not just vegetarian but vegan (without animal protein).

The conclusion is clear: for BPH, diet is one of the foundations of successful treatment.

Alcohol Is Incompatible with a Problematic Prostate

I have spoken with people who sincerely believed that alcohol could benefit prostate adenoma or prostatitis. To prove the opposite, let’s reason it out. It’s quite simple. How does alcohol affect the prostate? After drinking, blood vessels dilate under its influence. That seems fine, but the effect is short-lived — after one or two hours, dehydration begins, followed by constriction and spasm. Dryness in the mouth reflects your internal state. This is pure harm, as restoring the elasticity of vascular tissues takes not minutes, but hours. Even very moderate doses raise concerns. The effect of alcohol on the prostate is clearly harmful. The rule is universal: after any degree of alcohol-induced vessel dilation, there follows proportional constriction. Alcohol and a prostate that needs healing are incompatible concepts.

Not only are whiskey, rum, cognac, and vodka — that is, strong alcohol — prohibited, but also light alcoholic beverages: beer and champagne (made worse by carbonation), dry red wine, and even seemingly harmless drinks like kvass, kumis, kefir, and vinegar-based pickled brines.

Main Recommendation

All other rules can be found in the health method “Without Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,” in the section on nutrition. There are no repetitions there — everything is presented in detail, with a list of foods and explanations for each restriction. All you need to do is read and absorb it.

With respect, author of the website, Gennadiy Plotyan.

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