Best Ways to Prevent Prostate Enlargement, Explained by a Urologist

In this video, you will learn about Prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a common condition in men where the prostate gland becomes larger than normal. Watch as Dr. Rena Malik explains everything you need to know about BPH

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:23 What is a prostate?
02:02 Prostate enlargement
02:58 What causes this?
05:09 How to prevent and stop this cycle?
05:19 Avoid developing metabolic Syndrome
07:38 Increasing physical activity
09:00 Avoid certain medications
10:11 Diet
12:48 Lycopene
15:13 Takeaway

Lycopene for the prevention and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer: A systematic review:

Relationship between Dietary Patterns with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Erectile Dysfunction: A Collaborative Review:

Dietary Patterns, Supplement Use, and the Risk of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Results from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial:

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Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more.

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▶️DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this video is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.
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[meteor]

For the last 5 years on my own I've been taking an OTC antihistamine just to stay decongested ; PCP knew this. At 70, my PCP also knew I was having some urination issues and BHP. She never told me the antihistamine might be a problem! Since hearing Dr. Rena in this topic, I stopped the antihistamine and my urination has improved. Thanks! Dr. Rena! I have no other health issues; 5'10", 156, good BP, etc. My PCP means well, but she gives me my 15 minutes once a year, her head in her computer and almost never looks at me and says, "hey, how are you"? State a medicine today; she means well, but you have to be your own medical consultant.

[DR-fyqy]

Watching Dr. Malik's video is like listening to a very knowledgeable and personable physician who is willing to take the time to explain things to you. A rarity in real life.

[johnstanley]

I developed diabetes, high cholestrol, and high blood pressure very early on in life - never smoked or drank alcohol though - I am 58 years of age now, living with diabetes for over 26 years, but been walking with my 15 year old lab for over 3 to 4 hrs everyday, the walking speed has slowed down because of my best friends age, but we still do 25k steps every day.. I do not have a prostate condition, glad I bumped into this video, will be more careful about the food and drink intake. Bless you all and good health.

[Doctor-Shoebill]

As a man with prostate issues, I'd advise all males to follow this advice. If I could go back and make some changes in my past habits, it would've saved me from a LOT of my current issues. Thank you Dr. Malik for putting this information out there.

[EatLeadPal]

I'm in my 60s and have had BPH since I was in my 30s. I was AD military at the time and have lived a very healthy life. I've worked out 5-6 days a weeks for the past 30 years and also eat a very clean diet. None of these have decreased my BPH symptoms.

[temp]

I'm nearly sixty and have dramatically improved my health with daily exercise (5000+ stair runs a week and/or hill runs) and avoidance of sugar and bad fat. Lots of vegetables and wholemeal food, avoiding simple carbs. Eating fish often. Just a little red meat. No cakes or dessert as a general rule. My BP without meds is now 105/70! 🙏🏃

[LK-bzsk]

Lightly grilled tomatoes for lycopene and pumpkin seeds help me but quitting alcohol completely made the biggest difference.

[tomdixon]

High fat, ruminant meat cooked medium rare combined with very low carbohydrate intake was the cure for me. I lost ALL the risk factors for BPH with a carnivore diet, walking and lifting weights. I lost 50 pounds on carnivore, got off ALL medications, and rolled back BPH over almost three years at this writing.

[MartinThomas-mg]

This Lady is brilliant - she knows her stuff. We're lucky that her research is openly available. She's saving lives every day she gets up.🙏

[anthonycarbone]

The more I learn from you and learn about you the more I realize that you are a genuine caring person who is a huge credit to the entire medical profession. Per angusta ad augusta

[michaelveramo]

The actual list of what you can do starts at 5:19

[skywave]

My Father made it to 86. Had an enlarged prostate in his 60's. They operated on it. Granular tissue developed later. In his last 3 years needed a catheter because of not holding his urine. After 2 UTI's with recovery he said no more. Before the 3 rd UTI he fell and broke his hip. I use his experience as a reference. Only other issue was high BP of which he did not really die from. Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Heart, Brain all in good shape upon death. He was quite a Gardener and loved vegetables, and Burger king to.👍 Great video. It is important to track family history.

[kevztunes]

I was diagnosed with moderate BPH at age 39.

That was 30+ years ago...and to this day I have had zero health issues with my enlarged prostate.
No getting up at night to pee, or any of the regular reported symptoms.

My diet and lifestyle factors are most probably a big influencing factor in this scenario.

1) I have been 100% plant-based (vegan) for 51 years now.
2) I have been a lifelong competitive, endurance runner since the age of 15.

Even at 70-ish, I still train 75 klms per week and lead a very outdoor, athletic, active lifestyle.

My PSA score is always in the 1.5 - 1.8 range.

[BGTuyau]

It's utterly amazing not only how much body chemistry and interactions are involved here, but also how all of these things are known.

[dalea]

I went on Keto, lost 38 lbs, got off blood pressure, statin and prostate meds. I love being on keto. I actually can eat too much. The only thing that was hard for a bit, was not eating 5 to 6 hours before bed. Easy now, but hard at first. I feel alive now. If you're going to do it, just do it. Cheating on it hurt your results. Just do your homework. Dr Boz, and Dr malik helped greatly.

[erents]

My father had it, my older brother has it but I don’t. They ate red meat regularly, I don’t, I eat vegetables regularly they didn’t. I’m 66, I am a hard core cyclist, distance backpacker they played golf in a golf cart. So far I have no symptoms and I plan to keep it that way by out climbing my 30/40 year young mountain biking buddies! Thanks for your advice I will add it to my quiver of preventive measures!

[whtfsh]

I had BPH for years despite living a very healthy lifestyle and keeping my weight under control. Unfortunately, I eventually developed Prostate cancer and had it removed almost 2 years ago. So, at least I no longer have to deal with BPH or having to pee every half hour. My PSA is now undetectable.

[danerogers]

In my early 40's I went vegetarian and insisted on lots of dairy for the protein I thought I needed. Over the years my prostate symptoms grew worse and worse with slow stream and "multiple voiding" my dominate symptoms. About 10 years later I went 100% plant based and stopped the diary. Unexpectedly, my prostate symptoms began improving somewhat and multiple voiding faded away though slow stream (slower than my youth) remains. I was pleasantly surprised to have no further prostate symptom increase over the following 20 years, now at age 74. I'm convinced it was growth hormones either in or produced by the dairy consumption that caused my prostate growth.

[cadecrusader]

Thank you Dr. Malik for your take on men’s health!

[larrychew]

This is an excellent and complete backgrounder. Kudos!