What Is Prostate?
The prostate is a very important gland in the male reproductive system located between the bladder and the colon . In Greek it means; “one standing before” or “protector”.
Functions of Prostate
The prostate’s main function is to secrete a clear, alkaline fluid that help transport sperm during ejaculation.
The alkalinity helps to neutralize the acidity of the vagina, protecting the sperm and increasing the chance for fertilization to occur.
Another very important function of the prostate is hormone metabolism. It’s in the prostate that the male sex hormone testosterone is transformed into a biologically active form called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is an androgen hormone that plays a role in puberty and helps men develop their adult male characteristics.
Common Prostate Health Problems
3 Common prostate health problems in men are:
- Prostatitis: when the prostate is infected
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): When the prostate is enlarged
- Prostate Cancer: If cancer cells are detected within the prostate gland.
Common Symptoms of Prostate Problems
These symptoms are commonly seen when there is a problem in the prostate:
- Frequent urge to urinate.
- Need to get up many times during the night to urinate.
- Blood in urine or semen.
- Pain or burning urination.
- Painful ejaculation.
- Frequent pain or stiffness in lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, or upper thighs.
- Dribbling of urine
Please do contact a doctor when you notice any of the above symptoms no matter your age.
Supplements That Promotes Prostate Health
Here is my list of 9 supplements that help with prostate health and relieves symptoms of prostate problems
- Stinging Nettle
- Saw Palmetto
- Zinc
- Vitamin D
- Lycopene
- Selenium
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Vitamin E
