TOP 6 Vitamins to SHRINK an ENLARGED PROSTATE

Summary

This video script addresses prostate enlargement (BPH) in men, particularly over 50, and its urinary complications. It outlines six vitamins and nutrients, including Zinc, Phytosterols, Lycopene, Green Tea (EGCG), Vitamin C, and Lauric Acid, that can aid in shrinking the prostate and improving urinary flow. The script also suggests lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments to address hormonal imbalances, which are identified as the root cause of BPH. It emphasizes the importance of consulting a doctor for medical concerns and provides actionable steps for better prostate health.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prostate enlargement (BPH) is common in men over 50 and can cause urinary difficulties and pain.
• 🔍 The prostate's growth can press on the urethra, leading to poor bladder control and other urinary issues.
• ⚠️ Untreated prostate enlargement can lead to prostatitis, infections, and a higher risk of prostate cancer.
• 💊 Hormonal imbalances, particularly a build-up of anabolic hormones like estrogen, insulin, or DHT, are implicated in prostate enlargement.
• 🥦 Six key nutrients and lifestyle changes are discussed to help shrink the prostate and improve urinary flow.
• 🥜 Zinc is crucial for balancing male hormones and reducing inflammation, with a recommended daily supplement of 30mg zinc chelate.
• 🌰 Phytosterols, found in foods like pumpkin seeds, can help shrink the prostate and improve urinary flow by blocking DHT.
• 🍅 Lycopene, found in tomatoes, is an antioxidant that can lower PSA levels and reduce prostate cancer risk.
• 🍵 Green tea, particularly matcha, contains EGCG which can help shrink the prostate by inhibiting testosterone conversion to DHT.
• 🍊 Vitamin C, found in plant-based foods, can prevent oxidative damage in prostate cells and help regulate cortisol production.
• 🥥 Lauric acid in coconut oil can block the conversion of testosterone to DHT, potentially preventing prostate enlargement.
• 🍏 Lifestyle changes such as consuming salads rich in cruciferous vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and coconut oil, along with high-intensity interval training, can support prostate health.

Q & A

What is prostate enlargement (BPH) and why does it occur more commonly in men over the age of 50?

Prostate enlargement, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a condition where the prostate gland grows and becomes swollen, causing urinary problems. It is more common in men over 50 due to age-related hormonal changes.

How does an enlarged prostate affect urination and what are the symptoms?

An enlarged prostate puts pressure on the urethra, leading to symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, weak urine stream, and potential pain in the pelvis, abdomen, and the area between the scrotum and anus.

What are the potential complications if prostate enlargement is left untreated?

Untreated prostate enlargement can lead to prostatitis, infections, and an increased risk of prostate cancer due to the constant pressure on the bladder and urinary system.

What role do hormonal imbalances play in prostate enlargement?

Hormonal imbalances, particularly a build-up of anabolic hormones like estrogen, insulin, or DHT, contribute to prostate enlargement by promoting gland growth.

What is the significance of zinc in managing prostate enlargement?

Zinc is crucial for shrinking an enlarged prostate and balancing male hormones. It prevents testosterone conversion into estrogen or DHT and reduces inflammation, thus aiding in prostate shrinkage.

How do phytosterols help with prostate enlargement?

Phytosterols, found in certain plants, can help shrink an enlarged prostate and improve urinary flow by blocking DHT, thus addressing the hormonal imbalance.

What is the connection between lycopene and prostate health?

Lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, helps protect cells from oxidative damage and can lower PSA levels, shrink the prostate, and reduce the risk of prostate cancer by balancing testosterone levels.

Why is green tea beneficial for prostate health?

Green tea, especially matcha, contains EGCG which blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, preventing testosterone conversion into DHT and thus helping to shrink the prostate and reduce inflammation.

What is the role of Vitamin C in prostate health?

Vitamin C, found in plant-based foods, boosts the antioxidant network in the body, preventing oxidative damage in prostate cells and reducing the risk of prostate cancer. It also helps regulate cortisol production.

How does lauric acid from coconut oil impact prostate enlargement?

Lauric acid, a medium-chain fat in coconut oil, blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT, preventing prostate enlargement and potentially reducing the risk of prostate cancer.

What lifestyle changes are recommended to address the root causes of prostate enlargement?

Lifestyle changes include consuming a salad daily with cruciferous vegetables, eating pumpkin seeds, avoiding inflammatory vegetable oils and dairy, performing high-intensity interval training, removing processed foods, and potentially following an intermittent fasting plan to improve liver health.

Outlines

00:00

📉 Top Vitamins for Reducing Enlarged Prostate

The first paragraph introduces the issue of prostate enlargement (BPH), a common condition among men over 50 that causes difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and pelvic pain. It explains that the prostate is a small gland under the bladder that can swell and put pressure on the urethra, leading to poor bladder control. The text links hormonal imbalances, such as excess estrogen, insulin, or DHT, to this condition and suggests exploring vitamins, minerals, and herbs to reduce prostate size and improve urinary flow.

05:01

🛠️ Essential Nutrients to Shrink the Prostate

This paragraph details six key vitamins and nutrients that can help shrink an enlarged prostate: Zinc, Phytosterols, Lycopene, Green Tea (EGCG), Vitamin C, and Lauric Acid. Each nutrient is discussed in terms of its role in hormonal balance and anti-inflammatory properties. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of natural sources and supplements, explaining how they contribute to prostate health and mitigate enlargement by blocking DHT, reducing oxidative damage, and balancing hormones.

10:07

🍅 Nutritional Strategies for Prostate Health

Focusing on practical dietary recommendations, this paragraph provides six actionable steps to shrink an enlarged prostate. These include consuming cruciferous vegetables, pumpkin seeds, cutting out inflammatory oils, performing high-intensity interval training, removing processed foods, and adopting intermittent fasting. Each step is linked to its benefits, such as improving testosterone levels, reducing anabolic hormones, and lowering inflammation, aiming to promote overall prostate health and function.

Keywords

💡Prostate Enlargement (BPH)

Prostate Enlargement, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition in men over the age of 50 where the prostate gland enlarges, causing difficulties in urination. This condition is highlighted in the video as causing symptoms like frequent urination, weak urine stream, and potential complications such as infections and a higher risk of prostate cancer.

💡Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral discussed in the video for its role in shrinking an enlarged prostate and balancing male hormones. Zinc inhibits enzymes like aromatase and reductase, preventing testosterone from converting into estrogen or DHT, thereby reducing prostate inflammation and size. Sources include pumpkin seeds, oysters, and dark chocolate.

💡Phytosterols

Phytosterols are natural compounds found in plants that help shrink an enlarged prostate by blocking DHT. They also prevent cholesterol buildup in arteries, reducing heart disease risk. The video mentions foods rich in phytosterols, such as pumpkin seeds and sesame oil, and supplements like Saw Palmetto.

💡Lycopene

Lycopene is a red plant pigment and antioxidant found in tomatoes that helps protect cells from oxidative damage. The video explains that lycopene lowers PSA levels and reduces prostate size and cancer risk by balancing testosterone levels. Cooking tomatoes increases lycopene's bioavailability.

💡Green Tea (EGCG)

Green Tea, particularly Matcha, is rich in the catechin EGCG, which blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase from converting testosterone into DHT, helping to prevent prostate enlargement. Consuming 3-5 cups daily is suggested to lower prostate inflammation and promote healing.

💡Vitamin C

Vitamin C is essential for preventing oxidative damage in prostate cells and lowering cancer risk. The video emphasizes consuming Vitamin C from plant-based foods like cabbage and strawberries rather than over-the-counter supplements, as it regulates cortisol production and maintains hormonal balance.

💡Lauric Acid

Lauric Acid, found in coconut oil, blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT, reducing prostate enlargement. The video recommends using raw, unprocessed coconut oil for cooking to avoid inflammatory vegetable oils that could worsen prostate health.

💡Hormonal Imbalances

Hormonal imbalances, including elevated levels of estrogen, insulin, or DHT, are cited as primary causes of prostate enlargement. The video explains how lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments can help correct these imbalances and shrink the prostate.

💡Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting involves eating within a specific time window and fasting for the rest of the day. The video suggests this practice can help shrink an enlarged prostate by reducing fat in the liver, balancing hormones, and lowering inflammation.

💡High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest. The video recommends HIIT to improve testosterone levels, burn excess sugar, and reduce hormones like DHT and estrogen that contribute to prostate enlargement.

Highlights

Prostate enlargement (BPH) is a common problem in men over 50, causing difficulties in urination and other discomforts.

The prostate gland's enlargement can lead to prostatitis, infections, and a higher risk of prostate cancer if untreated.

Hormonal imbalances, particularly the build-up of anabolic hormones like estrogen, insulin, or DHT, cause prostate enlargement.

Six vitamins and natural compounds are discussed as potential aids in shrinking an enlarged prostate.

Zinc is crucial for balancing male hormones and can be supplemented or obtained from food sources like pumpkin seeds and oysters.

Phytosterols, found in plants, help shrink the prostate and improve urinary flow by blocking DHT.

Lycopene, an antioxidant in tomatoes, can lower PSA levels and reduce prostate cancer risk by balancing testosterone.

Green tea, especially Matcha, contains EGCG which can prevent prostate enlargement by blocking testosterone conversion to DHT.

Vitamin C, found in plant-based foods, can reduce oxidative damage in prostate cells and lower prostate cancer risk.

Lauric acid in coconut oil can block the conversion of testosterone to DHT, potentially preventing prostate enlargement.

Six underlying causes of prostate enlargement are identified, including diet, weight, and liver health.

Daily consumption of a salad with cruciferous vegetables supports liver function and prostate health.

Pumpkin seeds are highlighted as a potent food for reducing prostate size due to their nutrient content.

Avoiding inflammatory vegetable oils and opting for coconut or olive oil can improve prostate health.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve testosterone levels and reduce anabolic hormones linked to prostate enlargement.

Removing processed foods from the diet and focusing on whole foods can promote a healthy prostate.

Intermittent fasting may help shrink an enlarged prostate by addressing hormonal changes and liver health.

Transcripts

The Top 6 Vitamins To SHRINK and ENLARGED PROSTATE

Prostate enlargement (BPH) is a  common problem which occurs in men,  

especially over the age of 50.

This condition can make it difficult to  urinate properly, may cause frequent urination

and pain around the pelvis, the abdomen and  the area between the scrotum and anus in men.

So what is happening here. As you can see on this image,  

the prostate is a small gland  sits behind the pubic bone and  

underneath the bladder ,this is the  organ which holds your urine or pee.

The problem is that when the prostate  starts to grow, become swollen or  

enlarged it starts putting pressure on the  tubes connected to your bladder (urethra)

Which can cause poor bladder control,

an urgent need to pee sometimes  with only a small amount of urine,

You may have a weak urine stream, which  could potential stop and start as you pee.

Or a you may have difficulty starting  the stream of urine in the first place.

(if you have prostate enlargement  and it's left untreated)

If left untreated, an enlarged and  swollen prostate can lead to prostatitis,  

infections and a higher risk of prostate cancer.

Studies show us that prostate enlargement  is caused by hormonal imbalances,

where there is a build-up of anabolic hormones  in the body such as estrogen, insulin or DHT.

In today's video we're going to explore 6  vitamins that can be used to help shrink  

an enlarged prostate back down to its  normal size and improve your urinary flow.

You'll also learn about simple lifestyle changes  you can make to fix the root of the problem.

I use the word "Vitamins" broadly  to include phytonutrients,  

minerals and herbs that you can use  to shrink your prostate naturally.

Just a quick reminder this video  is for educational purposes only,  

so do speak to your doctor if  you have any medical concerns.

1. Zinc

Zinc is one of the most important  minerals when it comes to shrinking  

an enlarged prostate and balancing male hormones.

Zinc helps to stop your testosterone from  being converted into estrogen or DHT by  

inhibiting certain enzymes (aromatase & reductase)

This helps to fix the hormonal problem  that's making your prostate grow,  

and helps to bring down inflammation  so that the gland can start shrinking.

If you wish you can start  taking a daily supplement  

of 30mg of zinc chelate (zinc bisglycinate)

Or you can consume it from whole foods  sources such as pumpkin seeds, oysters,  

crab meat, beef, organ meats, watermelon  seeds, and dark chocolate (sugar free)

Note - if you are taking a supplement of  zinc, make sure that you are also taking  

copper in a blend of trace minerals  as too much zinc can deplete copper.

2. Phytosterols Phytosterols are natural  

chemicals found in certain plants, which have  been shown to help an enlarged prostate shrink  

back down to its normal size, and help  to improve urinary flow by blocking DHT.

Phytosterols have also been shown to help prevent  cholesterol from sticking to the artery walls,  

therefore reducing the risk of heart disease.

Men also use phytosterols to prevent  male pattern baldness and hair loss,  

which is also caused by a DHT  imbalance. (dihydrotestosterone..)

Some of the best food source of  phytosterols include pumpkin seeds,  

sesame oil, macadamia nuts, green  peas and extra virgin olive oil.

Consider eating these on a regular  basis, especially pumpkin seeds.

You can also get this in a supplement  called Saw Palmetto, which is rich in  

beta-sitosterol and is very effective  at reducing the size of the prostate.

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3. Lycopene All different  

types of tomatoes are rich in an antioxidants  called lycopene. This is a red plant pigment  

(carotenoid) which helps protect the cells  throughout the body from oxidative damage.

Studies shows that consuming lycopene lowers  PSA levels, helps to shrink the prostate and  

reduce the risk of prostate cancer,  by balancing out testosterone levels.

This is very useful for aging men, as  testosterone levels drop as we get older,  

causing estrogen levels to rise  and the prostate to enlarge.

Cooking tomatoes makes the lycopene 4x more  bioavailable, so that you can absorb it better.

So start eating home-made cooked  tomatoes on a regular basis,  

as these are a super-food when  it comes to your prostate health.

You can also find lycopene in certain prostate  health supplements which contains blends of  

plant chemicals, but It's easier  to just consume it from your food.

(as a side note you can also  get varying amounts of lycopene) 

You can also get lycopene from basil,  grapefruits, goji berries and asparagus.

4. Green Tea (EGCG) Perhaps one of the simplest and easiest things  

that you can do to help shrink your prostate is  start consuming green tea on a regular basis.

Matcha green tea is the highest quality  

and is rich in a catechin called  EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate).

This blocks an enzyme (5-alpha reductase)  from converting your testosterone into DHT,  

therefore stopping the prostate from  becoming bigger if this is your problem.

Drinking 3-5 cups per day has been shown  to significantly lower inflammation in  

the prostate gland, which helps it to heal  and shrink back down to its normal size.

5. Vitamin C 

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient which  we have to consume regularly in our diet  

from plant based foods such as salad  leaves, vegetables, berries and fruits.

Eating foods like cabbage,  sauerkraut, strawberries,  

bell peppers and cruciferous vegetables boost  the antioxidant network within your body.

This REAL Vitamin C complex helps  to prevent/reduce oxidative damage  

in the prostate cells and lower the  risk of developing prostate cancer.

It also helps to regulate cortisol  production, another hormone which  

can interfere with hormonal balance and  potentially trigger prostate problems.

Make sure to avoid over the counter  'ascorbic acid' supplements,  

as these only contain 5% of  the true Vitamin C complex.

If you do decide to supplement,  

use a whole fruit powder such as  acerola cherry, rose hips or camu camu.

6. Lauric Acid

As previously mentioned, prostate enlargement is  often caused by high levels of DHT in the body.

The main male hormone (testosterone) gets  

converted into DHT which can cause the  gland tissue in the prostate to grow.

Resulting in problems with urinary flow  and an increased risk of prostate cancer.

Lauric acid is a medium chain  fat found in coconut oil,  

which has been shown to significantly block  this conversion from testosterone to DHT,

And also to prevent prostate enlargement.

I recommend cooking with raw,  unprocessed and organic coconut  

oil to replace inflammatory vegetable oils  which may be worsening your prostate health.

Later in the video we will explore 6 action  steps to shrink an enlarged prostate.

(But first let's look at the underlying causes  

that may be causing your prostate to  become enlarged in the first place)

6 Causes Of Prostate Enlargement (BPH)

The first and most common cause of enlarged  prostate eating too many refined foods like  

sugar, processed grains and flour  which deplete your zinc reserves,  

causing higher levels of DHT, insulin or estrogen.

Coincidentally being overweight can also trigger  prostate enlargement, because the more fat you  

have, the higher your estrogen or insulin levels,  hormones that could be making the gland grow.

Another problem is that as we get older our  stomach acids become weaker which reduces our  

ability to absorb zinc and other nutrients  that are needed for a healthy prostate.

If you have liver damage, your also more likely  

to have hormonal imbalances because your  liver helps to filter out excess hormones.

Sugar, alcohol, vegetable oils and none-organic  foods that are sprayed with chemical pesticides  

can all damage your liver, resulting in hormonal  imbalance and potential prostate enlargement.

Finally, if you already have prostate  enlargement dairy foods may be making it  

worse, because they contain prolactin, a growth  hormone which could be making the problem worse.

(Now let's explore 6 action steps you can take to  

help shrink your prostate by balancing  out hormones and lowering inflammation.)

How To Shrink Enlarged Prostate

1. Start consuming a salad every single day  containing organic cruciferous vegetables  

such as radish, broccoli, arugula,  kale, collard greens or cabbage.

These are rich in phytonutrients that help  your liver to clean out excess hormones,  

and produce more antioxidants that  help protect and heal your prostate.

2. Start consuming a small handful  of pumpkin seeds on a daily basis,  

as these are some of the most potent BPH  fighting foods that you can eat. The zinc,  

phytosterols and Vitamin E in these work  synergistically to reduce prostate size.

3. Cut out all inflammatory vegetable oils like  margarine, soy, canola, cottonseed or corn oils  

from your diet entirely and start cooking with  raw coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil.

You should also avoid dairy produce like milk and  

cheese as these can aggravate  an already enlarged prostate.

4. Start performing high intensity  interval training. Just 10 minutes  

of HIIT 2x per week can dramatically  improve testosterone levels in men,  

helping to reduce other anabolic  hormones like DHT, estrogen and insulin.

Exercise also helps burn excess  sugar in the blood which could  

be contributing to inflammation in the prostate.

5. Focus on removing processed  foods from your diet like sugar,  

breads, cereals, pastries and sweets  and replace them with whole foods  

like tomatoes, organic grass fed beef,  shellfish wild salmon and avocados.  

All of these foods contains properties which  promote a healthy prostate and seminal fluid.

6. Finally if you are overweight in the belly  region, or you drink alcohol on a daily basis  

you may have a fatty liver, which is causing  hormonal changes and inflammation in the body.

If this is the case, follow  an intermittent fasting plan,  

where you eat all of your daily calories in a 4  hour window and fast for the remaining 20 hours.

Fasting is one of the best tools  to shrink an enlarged prostate  

and also help clean out the liver of excess fat.

On this topic, If you're not  sure if you have a fatty liver,  

go ahead and tap on this video on the screen now  to learn about the 8 signs of fatty liver disease.

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