How to Shrink Your Prostate Naturally: The No1 Nutrient You Need

How to Shrink Your Prostate Naturally: The No1 Nutrient You Need

Prostate Gland

The prostate and the most important nutrient to maintain prostate health to talk about.

Table of Contents

1.Introduction

2.The Prostate Gland
.What is the Prostate?
.Location and Function of the Prostate

3.Relationship Between Zinc and the Prostate
.Zinc Concentration in the Prostate
.Effects of Zinc Deficiency on the Prostate
.Zinc Levels in Different Prostate Conditions

4.Causes of Zinc Deficiency
.Dietary Factors
.Aging and Stomach Acids
.Medications and Lifestyle Factors

5.Sources of Zinc
.Best Dietary Sources
.Supplements

There is this big confusion of what the prostate gland is very few people know what the prostate gland does all they know is
that as you get older it enlarges and then it affects urination of men over the age of 40.

PELVIS 

They start to get an enlargement of the prostate gland so what we do know is as you age the prostate gets larger and that can affect urination stream flow, libido, retention of urine and your bladder causes backpressure of urine in the kidney and so i think it's important to understand a little bit about the prostate and identifying why this occurs I mean it's kind of weird that as men age a high percentage of them start developing prostate problems and then as it gets bigger you're more at risk of getting prostate cancer but just because the prostate enlarges doesn't mean that's cancer.

So let's first start with where the prostate is located there's a little bone in the front part of your pelvis called the symphysis pubis and the prostate is right behind that bone okay and then the prostate also is just underneath the bladder and there's a little tube that comes down from the bladder that this prostate wraps around and the size of the prostate would be about equivalent to a walnut size so it's not that big but it can get quite big and then you have the rectum which is right behind that so that's where it's located.

Bladder

But what does it do? the prostate is about gland and muscle so it does two things it helps you secrete a certain fluid and it also acts as a pump during ejaculation so it helps push this fluid through the tube which is the same tube is where your urine goes through and then out of the body now sperm is created in the testicles and it takes roughly about 60 days for sperm to develop so the sperm travels through this little tube up into the area of the prostate where you have additional
glands that produce fluid with the fluids of the prostate gland all mixing together into what's called semen and so the purpose of semen is to fertilize sperm and sperm is basically just the genetics from a male body which is then going to join with the genetics of the ovary to form a human embryo so to do that you need something to feed the sperm which is fructose from the semen and you need certain enzymes to help penetrate into the uterus lining because there's mucus there and a lot of other factors to keep this sperm fertile and the sperm outside the body can last roughly about five days so on the other end in the female you have this egg which is inactive and it becomes active once the sperm penetrates so that's a summary of what the prostate does in relationship to these other factors.

Now what's interesting about the prostate gland in relationship to nutrition is that it is the gland that has the highest concentration of zinc so the prostate has a hundred times more concentration of zinc than your blood because if you test your blood and it's normal with zinc it might not tell you what's going on inside the prostate gland.

So I want to mention a couple little points about the relationship between a zinc deficiency and what happens with the prostate gland it actually enlarges there is a study was done that shows a normal prostate level of zinc that's about 780 micrograms and then you have a mild hypertrophy or enlarged prostate gland that had a lesser amount of zinc which is 470 micrograms then they tested people with chronic prostatitis and that was about 470 micrograms now remember this is all compared to a normal prostate gland which has 780 micrograms and then the prostate and cancer are related to zinc.

Apparently that level was actually on average micrograms of zinc so we have this relationship between a zinc deficiency and inflammation in the prostate gland, enlargement of the prostate gland and susceptibility to getting prostate cancer very  interesting.

Semen

The other point I want to talk about is that you have a very powerful form of testosterone called DHT so testosterone can convert to DHT with a certain enzyme and that's called alpha reductase enzyme and there are certain medications that inhibit that enzyme to help reduce DHT pattern baldness, prostate hypertrophy and erectile dysfunction because too much of that hormone can create bad effects but what's interesting about that is ZINC is a natural inhibitor of that enzyme and we also know that people with low testosterone are usually ZINC deficient so ZINC is the most important trace mineral to make sure your testosterone is high and make sure that the fertility of sperm is good and make sure that the size of the prostate is maintained. 

Now it's going to get more interesting why would someone be deficient in ZINC that's the big question I'm going to go through the reasons, They don't eat enough red meat now think about this what is the big push now with especially men as they get over the age of 50 they don't eat red meat they think red meat is bad, well they never differentiate between the quality of red meat.

They put all red meat into one group they don't differentiate between processed meats and grass-fed organic they just lump it into one big concept and tell you not to eat red meat and they tell you to lower your cholesterol foods which happen to be the building block of testosterone and then what do they tell you to eat eat is plant-based make sure you're eating enough whole grains which is loaded with PHYTIC ACID probably the biggest thing that blocks your ability to absorb ZINC in fact two billion people on this planet are deficient in ZIN probably because they're consuming too much cereal and too many grains.

Now the other interesting thing about aging is that when you age you lose the concentration of stomach acids and we need stomach acid to be able to absorb this Zinc if you have low stomach acids you're not going to absorb Zinc not to mention if you're taking an antacid you're going to be deficient in Zinc if you're taking a diuretics that medication will deplete you of Zinc if you're taking statins you'll have significant Zinc deficiencies alcohol is another common thing that will cause a Zinc deficiency consuming a lot of sugar will cause a Zinc deficiency eating frequent meals like in snacking at night while you're watching the tv. creates insulin resistance which can also deplete Zinc and so I'm trying to prove a point here if 
you're not consuming enough Zinc that's going to affect your libido, your testosterone, sperm count, the size of your prostate and eventually your urine flow.

One of the best sources of Zinc is shellfish as in oysters but the second best source is red meat. I'm going to tell you right now taking Zinc is not going to guarantee any type of cure for enlarged prostate lower testosterone reducing your risk of prostate cancer or anything related to any medical condition because there are a lot of other factors involved, your diet, how much alcohol you drink, how much stress you go through and a lot of other factors related to your medications etc. all right so now that you know a little bit more about the relationship between Zinc and your prostate.

In conclusion, maintaining prostate health is closely linked to adequate zinc intake. The prostate gland has the highest concentration of zinc in the body, and a deficiency in this trace mineral can lead to enlargement, inflammation, and an increased risk of prostate cancer. Various factors, including dietary habits, aging, certain medications, and lifestyle choices, can contribute to zinc deficiency. While shellfish and red meat are excellent sources of zinc, it is crucial to consider the quality of these foods. Supplements can be beneficial, but they are not a guaranteed solution for prostate health issues. A holistic approach that includes a balanced diet, reduced alcohol and sugar intake, and careful management of medications and health conditions is essential for optimal prostate function and overall well-being.