5 foods to fight prostate cancer

Prostate cancer has become a very common disease that often attacks the reproductive systems in men.

According to experts, prostate cancer may become the number 1 killer, threatening men's health in recent years.

The prostate gland, also known as the prostate gland, is located at the neck of the bladder. It is an important excretory gland in the male reproductive system. Among cancers, prostate cancer is a common disease that causes serious consequences for the patient's health. Elderly men are the most susceptible to the disease, the symptoms of the disease often occur silently, so if not detected early, it will leave serious consequences.

Most people already know that green tea can reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. But there are also some other foods that can prevent prostate cancer.

In fact, five foods including soybeans, onions, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes and kiwis can also protect prostate health:

1. Soybeans

Soybeans can produce a substance that can restrain male hormones and protect the prostate after entering the human body. According to experts, we can use soybeans to cook soup, which can remove heat inside the human body.

2. Onion

Onions contain a compound called "quercetin", which is effective against cancer in the human body. According to research, quercetin can prevent abnormal changes in cells.

Onions also contain selenium, which can fight oxidation to eliminate free radicals and enhance the metabolism of cells inside the human body. You can eat raw or cooked onions in your daily meals. In addition, quercetin can also be found in apples, tea or red wine.

3. Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are rich in fatty acids to maintain normal prostate function. It is good for men to eat pumpkin seeds every day, it helps improve prostate and prevent cancer.

4. Tomato

Tomatoes contain a substance called "lycopene" to fight oxidation and eliminate free radicals. Eating a moderate amount of tomatoes can effectively reduce the risk of prostate cancer for men. At the same time, adequate intake of tomatoes can also supplement various nutrients for the human body. People can eat 50 to 100 grams of fresh tomatoes every day.

5. Kiwi

Kiwi fruit contains many amino acids, vitamin C, vitamin B1, carotene, calcium, iron .... Glutathione in kiwi fruit can limit cancer cells of prostate cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer and skin cancer. People can mix 50 grams of crushed kiwi fruit with 250 mg of boiled water to warm and eat as a good smoothie, eat twice a day.

Causes of prostate cancer

- Men over 50 years old are very susceptible to prostate cancer.

- When anyone has a relative with prostate cancer, the remaining men in the family are at higher risk of developing the disease than others.

- Eating too much animal fat increases the risk of disease.

- People who undergo vasectomy are at increased risk of cancer.

- Excessive natural male sex hormones will stimulate the growth of cancerous glands.

Symptoms of prostate cancer

- Unexplained pain in the pelvic area makes it difficult to walk.

- At first, difficulty urinating or urinary incontinence

- Feeling burning while urinating

- Weak, intermittent urine stream

- Feeling of full bladder after urinating

- Waking up frequently at night to urinate

- Blood in urine or semen

- Painful ejaculation or inability to ejaculate

- Pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, and lower thighs

- Weight loss that is not due to changes in diet

- Persistent bone pain especially in the hips and back

According to AloBacsi.vn