What should be the correct diet for prostatitis?

The treatment of almost all diseases is accompanied by certain restrictions on food. This is necessary to relieve diseased organs or simply alleviate the condition and free up resources for treatment. The diet is different for different diseases because it is related to the characteristics of the disease. Prostatitis is no exception and requires certain dietary restrictions.

Does prostatitis require diet?

The prostate is an endocrine gland located beneath the bladder. Fragments of the urethra pass through it, and the organ's excretory ducts open into it. The prostate produces a secretion that is released during ejaculation. The latter contains enzymes, vitamins, and immunoglobulins. Its task is to liquefy semen and create a suitable environment for preserving the vital activities of sperm.Prostatitis – Inflammation of the prostate can cause many problems:

• The inflamed organ increases in size and compresses the urethra, making urination difficult;
• For the same reason, bowel function becomes difficult, leading to constipation;
• With acute inflammation, the prostate can be extremely painful and cause severe discomfort;
• If contagious, this organ can become a focal point for disease transmission and lead to systemic poisoning;
• Increased organ size puts pressure on blood vessels and blocks lymphatic drainage, causing blood to stagnate. Not only does this severely exacerbate the problem, but it can also lead to other disturbances in the function of the pelvic organs;
• The prostate stops producing the required quantity and quality of secretions. Therefore, sperm will soon die in an unsuitable environment, and men lose the ability to fertilize;
• Inflammation makes the discharge difficult to clear, making the ejaculation process itself nearly impossible and leading to impotence.

There are several different forms of prostatitis: acute, chronic, infectious, congestive, and their symptoms vary greatly. But in any case, this disease should be treated with modern medicines and should not be ignored in any case. Your doctor will determine which diet works best for one form or another.Furthermore, dieting has been proven to work, and here’s why. Any inflamed tissue is sensitive to factors acting on it.

Therefore, food has a direct effect on the stomach, since some components of food strongly irritate the mucous membrane, while others do not. Urine has a huge influence on the condition of the bladder: its function depends on its composition.

The prostate is affected by the composition of the blood, which ultimately depends on the food consumed and how the food is digested. This refers to the proximity of the intestine: if the latter works under additional load and eats food that causes constipation, then the already irritated organ will have additional effects. This can worsen the condition of the organ and lead to the development of pain. A properly chosen diet can minimize the impact on the prostate, thereby significantly speeding up and facilitating the treatment process.

dietary goals

The goal of the diet is to eliminate all factors that may cause irritation of the male organ. In reality, there are not that many restrictions, but they should be followed as carefully as possible.

• The main goal of the diet is to reduce irritation. The latter is ensured by eating foods that affect the gastrointestinal tract (from the stomach to the intestines). In fact, this organ is so close to the intestine that when the intestine becomes irritated and inflamed, it becomes inflamed as well.There are many reasons for poor gut health. For example, carbonated water can negatively affect the prostate by irritating the mucous membranes of all organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Smoky, salty, and spicy foods can also greatly irritate the intestines. Additionally, bacon and salty meats make working harder, which in itself can lead to constipation.
• Blood Composition – Digested food ultimately results in changes in composition. If the blood contains irritating ingredients, this will have the greatest negative impact on the prostate. For example: the breakdown of aldehydes after drinking alcohol can significantly increase inflammation.Normalization of blood flow - Due to squeezing of blood vessels, the blood supply process to the organ has been disrupted. Stagnation of the blood can significantly worsen the patient's condition. A diet containing easily digestible foods helps normalize blood circulation.
• The composition of urine can improve or worsen the condition of the prostate. The patient's daily diet should include at least 2 liters of clean water or weak tea. In this way, the concentration of salt in the urine will decrease. As a result, urine stops irritating the genitourinary organs.Patients with increased nocturnal diuresis view this recommendation negatively. In this case, it is recommended to drink more water in the morning and limit it in the evening.

  It is impossible to reduce the total amount of fluid: concentrated urine greatly irritates the prostate, causing pain.

• Provide adequate nutrition – To restore organ and immune system function, adequate protein and vitamins are needed. Diets must be designed to meet this need.Usually, for prostatitis, doctors will prescribe Diet Table No. 5. It is intended to protect the liver but is suitable for almost any gastrointestinal or genitourinary disease in which the normal functioning of the body's biliary system is important.

The basic principle

The difference in diet between chronic prostatitis and acute prostatitis is due to the condition of the organ itself.If chronic prostatitis and acute inflammation worsen, the diet should be very strict. Products that are not recommended - alcohol, bacon, coffee, beans - should be completely excluded from the diet. Even a small amount of this can lead to serious worsening of the condition. In chronic cases, restrictions are not so strict. For example, alcohol is allowed - 1-2 glasses of dry wine or 1 liter of beer, but no more. You can eat soups, coffee - no more than 1 cup a day, baked goods and spicy meats, but in smaller quantities. However, all these assumptions are only possible during the remission phase. If chronic prostatitis worsens, you need to return to the nutritional principles in Table 5 and strictly follow them until the inflammation is cured.The dietary principles for treating prostatitis are as follows:

• Adequate protein and carbohydrate content. The standard for the former is 1. 5 grams per 1 kilogram of body weight or at least 1 gram per 1 kilogram of body weight. Carbohydrate content is calculated based on physical activity. It is important not to exceed this value, as excess glucose in the blood is an irritant;
• Fat content is limited, especially from animal sources. They complicate and slow down digestion, which is unacceptable when the prostate is inflamed;
• Cooking methods include stewing, boiling, steaming, etc. This maintains the maximum nutritional value of the product without allowing excessive fat content. It is strictly forbidden to fry flour and vegetables - this combination greatly irritates the intestines;
• Any food containing high purines or oxalates is not allowed. The same restrictions apply to spicy foods and seasonings—garlic, onions;
• Eliminate products that can cause fermentation and gas formation in the gut—from beans to carbonated water;
• It is necessary to limit the amount of salt used - no more than 10 grams, and this includes not only the salt itself, but also its content in cooked food. It causes fluid retention in the body, which leads to increased salt concentrations in the urine, which is a strong irritant;
• Stimulants - coffee, strong tea, cocoa and chocolate - are prohibited. Stimulants can be used in small amounts during the remission period;
• Be sure to prepare plenty of liquids - water, rosehip and chamomile soup, juice diluted with water, very weak lemon tea.

It is sometimes difficult for the body to switch to new nutritional methods. The trial period is considered to be 5 days. If during this period no adverse reactions - dyspepsia, intestinal fermentation - continue the diet until complete recovery or relief.

If negative effects occur, it is necessary to check the menu: most likely, the diet contains certain products that can cause allergic reactions.

disease menu

The menu should be as diverse as possible, and do not forget that the diet should include protein - up to 80 g, fat - 80-90 g, carbohydrates - up to 400 g, of which at least 40 g should be insoluble fiber.The diet is designed to be 2600-2800 kcal. If the patient is overweight, thereby exacerbating prostatitis, total caloric intake will be reduced due to less fat and carbohydrates. This is a sample menu.1 day:

• Breakfast: steamed meatballs, buckwheat or semolina porridge, light tea. During the remission of chronic prostatitis, you can drink a cup of coffee.
• Second breakfast: dried fruit, apples or sweet berries. Fruits and berries are recommended only when very ripe and preferably baked or in the form of purees and jellies. You can supplement your diet with bananas.
  For chronic prostatitis, you can eat watermelon - no more than 2 a day, melon and pineapple, but only as part of a salad.
• Lunch: vegetable soup, lean meat rolls, dried fruits. During remission, you can consume light broths and soups based on them.
• Afternoon snack: rosehip soup, biscuits. Turkish delight and even marshmallows are allowed, but only in long form and in small quantities.
• Dinner - vegetable steak, tea, biscuits.

the next day:

• Breakfast: cottage cheese with a little honey, oatmeal or buckwheat, cooked in a mixture of 50% water and 50% milk. You can drink milk porridge during the remission period.
• Second breakfast: baked apples, optionally with honey.
• Lunch: vegetable oil soup, boiled chicken, rice. Dried fruit preserves.
• Afternoon snack: Rosehip and Chamomile Soup. If your condition is stable, you can eat fresh fruits or berries. You can also drink freshly squeezed juice. If the condition worsens, the juice must be diluted with water.
• Dinner: boiled fish, mashed potatoes, tea.

It is highly recommended to have a glass of kefir or yogurt in the evening.

Allowed and prohibited products

Within each category of products for prostatitis patients, the permitted and prohibited products are:<头>

Name	Authorized products	Disable product
drinks	Light tea with milk; rosehip soup; Juice is diluted with water; preserves made from dried and fresh fruits; Morse code and jelly; Sweetener-based mousse.	coffee; alcoholic beverages; cocoa and chocolate; Carbonated drinks of any kind; green tea; freshly squeezed and store-bought juices; endive.
Soup	Vegetarian – mashed potatoes, zucchini, carrots, pumpkin; fruit soup; Beetroot; milk soup with pasta; barley soup; vegetarian cabbage soup; Borscht with vegetable soup.	any broth; fish soup; mushroom soup; Any okroshka.
porridge	Oatmeal, semolina, rice - mashed, boiled in water or mixed with milk; soufflés, casseroles, cereal puddings and cottage cheese; Dried fruit pilaf; Cereal without additives; millet porridge; Oatmeal without additives.	any legume; corn, pearl barley and barley; Any type of cereal with additives - chocolate, caramel.
spaghetti	Low-fat pasta, no additives; Pasta made from durum wheat.	fat cream; Puree with hot spices, tomato paste.
meat fish	Lean beef, veal, skinless turkey—steam or poached only; lactic acid sausage; cabbage rolls with boiled meat; Low-fat fish varieties - cod, cod, tuna. Can be boiled or roasted; Shrimp, squid, oysters – limited quantities; Salmon – only during remission; lean meat dumplings; Boil or steam chicken breasts.	By-products – liver, lungs, tongue; any sausage; canned meat and fish; pork and lamb; Fatty fish – salmon, sturgeon, eel; Any fish, if smoked or pickled; sushi; crab sticks; caviar.
bread	bran and rye bread; Wheat bread made from high-quality or first-grade flour; Unsweetened biscuits and biscuits; Rusk – no sugar added; Dry biscuits - limited amount, no more than 1 piece; preservative-free crispbread; bran; Baked savory products.	Any product made from puff pastry and buttered dough; Donut; Pancake; fried pies; sweet cookies or baked goods; Fresh bread.
fruits and berries	Ripe soft starchy apples - raw and baked; Dried papaya, melon, fresh melon and pineapple are allowed during remission and only as part of dishes; WATERMELON – LIMITED; prune; Preserves and jellies made from fresh and dried fruits.	Most sweet fruits and berries, including raspberries and strawberries; Grapes, pumpkins, persimmons, melons; All citrus fruits; Nuts of any kind.
Egg	Boiled or fried eggs, no more than 2. sky	Fried egg dishes
Oil	Butter – up to 30 g; Refined vegetable oil.	Unrefined vegetable oil; Lard from any source; Cooking fat.
Sauces and Condiments	milk and sour cream sauce; Light vegetables (except tomatoes); parsley, dill, cinnamon; Salt - not more than 10 grams; Soy sauce - very limited.	mayonnaise; ketchup, ketchup; horseradish, mustard, pepper, adjika; vinegar; Any spice.
Sweet	Boiled or roasted sweet fruits and berries; any dried fruit; Meringue and marshmallows – limited; Jams and non-chocolate candies; Non-acidic jam – better with tea; Honey; A small amount of sugar; Lollipop; Nut-free Turkish Delight; nut-free nougat; Dry Biscuits – Limited; Gingerbread Cookies – without sesame and chocolate glaze.	Chocolate of any kind and all confectionery containing chocolate in one form or another; halva; Cream products; ice cream; cocoa waffles; sherbet; condensed milk; Kozinaki; Popcorn; Any fatty dessert with cream.
dairy	Sour cream with the lowest fat content; Mild cheeses are very limited; Kefir and yogurt with a fat content of no more than 2%; cheese feta; Half-fat and low-fat cottage cheese - on its own or as part of any dish; Low-fat milk.	Salty and spicy varieties; fatty dairy products; cream; fatty cheese; whey.
vegetable	Starchy vegetables - broccoli, squash, potatoes, beets; Salads, but only neutral salads; Bell Pepper – Limited; sea kale; avocado; cucumber; green beans; celery, broccoli; Tomatoes – Recommended only during remission.	bitter, sour, spicy herbs and sauces; onions, garlic; eggplant; Sorrel, radish, asparagus, spinach, vegetables containing too much oxalic acid; ketchups and sauces; Raw white cabbage – After heat treatment, it can be eaten in small quantities.

The inclusion of contraindicated products in the menu during remission or after recovery is based on individual sensitivity and the intensity of the product's effects. Therefore, broth, fish soup, tomatoes and eggplants should be introduced first. And it’s better to give up carbonated drinks and smoked foods, especially sausages, forever.

Nutrition after recovery

Recovery means no pain, normal prostate function, normal ejaculation, no difficulty urinating, and no secondary symptoms.

However, healing, especially transitioning into remission, does not mean that you can immediately return to your normal diet, especially if this is a return to eating harmful foods.

Gradual changes in diet:

1. Broths are introduced first as they are easy to digest.
2. Lean pork and beef are added, along with fattier fish, especially salmon.
3. The range of vegetables allowed to be grown is being expanded - eggplant, spinach, tomatoes. Fresh fruit and berries are also added, but only sweet.
4. Among baked goods, the most accepted ones are biscuits containing various additives.
5. Beans are also added - beans, peas, but very slowly. The same goes for mushrooms.
6. The sauces are introduced one by one. However, you should always give up mayonnaise.
7. Drink alcohol in moderation – 2 glasses of wine, 1 shot of vodka per day.
8. You can add different types of cheese, including spicy cheeses.
9. If people really couldn't tolerate the absence of coffee, they would start drinking it. A maximum of 1 cup of espresso per day is allowed.
10. The situation with chocolate and cocoa is difficult. If it is difficult to give up forever, then add such products last, starting with simple cocoa with milk.
11. Carbonated drinks are prohibited with rare exceptions.
12. Fried items were introduced last and in limited quantities.
13. The ban on smoked and salted fish and meat will remain in place forever.

Depending on the patient's condition, prohibited foods may be consumed, but in very limited quantities. If the product causes intestinal irritation and causes prostate pain, the product should be given up for good.Diet is an excellent help in treating almost all non-communicable diseases. The food you eat determines the composition of your blood and urine and provides you with necessary vitamins and proteins. Therefore, a properly formulated diet can significantly speed up recovery.