Enlarged Prostate (BPH): A Common Part of Aging
Information courtesy of Physician's Choice
Enlarged Prostate (BPH): A Common Part of Aging
As the prostate enlarges, the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding, causing the gland to press against the urethra like a clamp on a garden hose.
Lycopene has been shown to be effective in preventing prostate cancer in men in several medical studies. Normally, the level of Lycopene is the highest of all the carotenoids present in the prostate gland, which may be the reason for its anti-prostate cancer capabilities.
At around age 25, the gland begins to grow again. This second growth phase often results, years later, in BPH.
Numerous studies have shown that daily intake of lycopene may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 47%!
|
