Best Ways to Prevent Prostate Enlargement, Explained by a Urologist

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  • @meteor1237
    @meteor1237 11 місяців тому +164

    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.

    • @ssa8479
      @ssa8479 11 місяців тому +25

      That's become typical in the past 15 years or so. The doctor talks to the computer, not to you. And you're lucky you get 15 minutes. At the clinic I go to, you're in and out in under 15 minutes, including 7-8 minutes with the doctor. The nurse takes your weight and BP, doesn't care if it's winter and you're weating boots and a winter coat, or it's summer and you're in shorts and a T-shirt.
      I go twice a year, in June and December, and for the latter the doctor says "you've put on weight." The nurse takes BP with me sitting on the examination table with my arm sticking out because they have done away with chairs. All of that is against what the American Heart Association advises, and I've pointed it out to the doctor, but he doesn't care.
      Ever since corporations have taken over what used to be a doc or two sunning a family practice, it's all about efficiency, quick turnaround, treat the symptom, write a prescription and move on to the next patient. Remember, the doctors are now employees, not independent practitioners.
      Educate yourself, and don't hesitate to say no to a med if you feel it's wrong for you.

    • @brucesmith5426
      @brucesmith5426 11 місяців тому +13

      @@ssa8479 Time to find a new GP. I had one that said I was over weight by 1 pound and I needed to join a health club to exercise. In my yard and garden I get hours of exercise daily. I also wanted to say you're 5"6" and weigh 235, so I say your obese...but I didn't. It made me get a new GP though. 8-)

    • @ssa8479
      @ssa8479 11 місяців тому +2

      @@brucesmith5426 5’6”?! That GP needs help! I’m the same height, but 143 lb.

    • @azmike1
      @azmike1 11 місяців тому +1

      Most doctors are genuine quacks.

    • @brucesmith5426
      @brucesmith5426 11 місяців тому +2

      @@ssa8479 The worst patient for a doctor is another doctor. 😂

  • @DR-fy7qy
    @DR-fy7qy 2 місяці тому +32

    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.

    • @souffled
      @souffled 27 днів тому +1

      ABSOLUTELY AGREE

    • @alw1403
      @alw1403 День тому

      Mo​@@souffled

  • @Doctor-Shoebill
    @Doctor-Shoebill 11 місяців тому +260

    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.

    • @doddgarger6806
      @doddgarger6806 11 місяців тому +29

      Cut carbs and sugar makes a huge difference with inflammation issues of all kinds

    • @AdamsTaiwan
      @AdamsTaiwan 10 місяців тому +11

      @@doddgarger6806 Yes, this and intermittent fasting brought me relief. Feeling great. I'd say eat all Biblical recommended foods with thanksgiving: vegetables, meats, nuts, fruit, eggs, honey, milk. Avoid processed foods, keep as close to original food as possible.

    • @congruent-thoughts8781
      @congruent-thoughts8781 10 місяців тому +3

      @@AdamsTaiwanright but no milk and little honey because of sukker. But the rest you mentioning is perfect!👍

    • @congruent-thoughts8781
      @congruent-thoughts8781 10 місяців тому +1

      A lot is outdated information. The right fed is what our body and especially our Brain needs ! Cocosfed and flaxseed for cooking and Virgin Olive Oil on salad. This is what it’s best for us. The rest is oil we should avoid 2:17 . Tomato is still correct. Meat from wild animals or at least grassfed organic meat is totally different for our body then from supermarked. You have to update your knowledge. This old believes we did learn on University before, actually makes people more sick. We know today, there are no fruit or vegetables who can cure us, but we get sick because we get far too much poison in our food and environment, and too little minerals and vitamines. The absence of minerals and certain bacteria in our gut is making us sick. Illnes is not something falling down from heaven. We create our illness with wrong industrial food. Buildingblocks our body needs to repair it selv. We have a selvrepairing system if we give our body what it needs

    • @josearce4436
      @josearce4436 10 місяців тому +3

      @@AdamsTaiwan not milk or cheese,nor yogurt.

  • @johnstanley7874
    @johnstanley7874 10 місяців тому +30

    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.

    • @BarneysBullit
      @BarneysBullit 5 місяців тому +3

      Thought I'd share my short story... I'm 62, was diagnosed Type2 Diabetic 5 years ago. Dr. gave me a shoebox full of meds... got home and started watching UA-cams of doctors extolling another path, rather than medicating... stop eating carbs! Or, at least, drastically reduce your intake. ALL meds went into trash. I went to "no more than 20 grams of carbs per day". I lost 45 lbs in 3 months. I eat red meat, bacon, dairy, eggs by the carton, strawberries, and switched to diet soda. My blood pressure is perfect. My A1c went from 12 to 5.6. The internet is overflowing with this exact same story. I am not unique. They say don't eat red meat or dairy or eggs, but the proof is in the glucometer. Best wishes.

  • @temp850
    @temp850 5 місяців тому +20

    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! 🙏🏃

  • @rexwave4624
    @rexwave4624 11 місяців тому +15

    Although the explanation you gave here was delivered quickly, I was able to follow along. In my opinion, you have one of the top five UA-cam health channels. I hope that the time it takes remains rewarding by whatever scale you measure that.

  • @EatLeadPal
    @EatLeadPal 11 місяців тому +98

    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.

    • @slightlyconfused876
      @slightlyconfused876 11 місяців тому +12

      We are all different, but following the rules mentioned will help many, possibly most, but not all people. You are just genetically unlucky I guess.

    • @monunyabidness5949
      @monunyabidness5949 11 місяців тому +6

      There's no getting around genetics. For those who are not genetically inclined to have BPH, exercise and diet will be beneficial.

    • @henrirotthier5710
      @henrirotthier5710 11 місяців тому +8

      Same here. Nobody understands

    • @pwhitlock10
      @pwhitlock10 11 місяців тому +19

      I’m a healthy 60YO who does resistance training twice a week and have been keto for 6 years. A year ago I started supplementing Iodine in mg doses and noticed in 2 months that my ability to urinate went back about 15 years. Iodine is concentrated by all glands and supports the structure of the glands as well. See Dr. David Brownstein’s book on Iodine for the protocol. It’s not that expensive and totally worth a try.

    • @EatLeadPal
      @EatLeadPal 11 місяців тому

      @@pwhitlock10 Thanks. I'll check it out.

  • @jvisser57
    @jvisser57 Місяць тому +5

    One of the best videos yet - thank you. I can't eat too many tomatoes (I used to grow bucket of them) due to gout-like symptoms appearing. But I do eat watermelon, particularly in the summer. Now on to medications - I was on tamsulosin and tadalafil, but dropped the tamsulosin due to increased problems of night peeing and blood pressure going up 8-10 points, now down to more acceptable limits since stopping. Have anybody here had similar symptoms with tamsulosin?

  • @LK-bz9sk
    @LK-bz9sk 11 місяців тому +58

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

  • @MartinThomas-m1g
    @MartinThomas-m1g 4 місяці тому +11

    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.🙏

    • @RadarAustralia
      @RadarAustralia 4 місяці тому

      This presentation is the clearest, no-nonsense advice regarding prostrate cancer I have heard.

  • @anthonycarbone3826
    @anthonycarbone3826 8 місяців тому +10

    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

  • @whtfsh765
    @whtfsh765 11 місяців тому +30

    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.

    • @jpjp3873
      @jpjp3873 11 місяців тому +4

      Are there side effects like incontinance or ED?

    • @johnjaco5544
      @johnjaco5544 11 місяців тому +5

      Yes,incontinence does happen,it's the luck of the draw if it doesn't happen.

  • @buckdashe2571
    @buckdashe2571 4 місяці тому +6

    I removed dairy products (milk, cheese) from my diet and my PSA plummeted. I’ve also read that adding grains like flaxseed to your diet can lower BPH and help with cancer prevention overall.
    Appreciating everything Doc Malik brings to the proverbial table, though!

  • @erents1
    @erents1 11 місяців тому +47

    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!

    • @AOL0321
      @AOL0321 6 місяців тому +1

      Erents1,
      I too am an avid road and mtn. cyclist and wonder if the increased pressure has led to some of these issues?

    • @myparceltape1169
      @myparceltape1169 5 місяців тому +1

      Golf carts seem funny to me. But there are not many carts that could cope with the humps and bumps around here.
      Two people walking together is more sociable anyway.

    • @bekabeka71
      @bekabeka71 3 місяці тому +1

      My father had enlarged prostate and got surgery he’s fine now. I have feeling of enlarged prostate but I don’t want surgery as I’m still young and I want naturally ways to shrink it

    • @souffled
      @souffled 27 днів тому

      THANK YOU FOR SHARING

    • @81722Les
      @81722Les 27 днів тому +1

      I try to do 30kms of hiking every month, I'm an avid rider and always looking for new activities to do
      ..

  • @michaelveramo4382
    @michaelveramo4382 11 місяців тому +244

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

  • @skywave12
    @skywave12 11 місяців тому +33

    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.

  • @BGTuyau
    @BGTuyau 11 місяців тому +29

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

  • @dalea4350
    @dalea4350 11 місяців тому +63

    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.

    • @pinehawk9600
      @pinehawk9600 9 місяців тому +4

      Hard to sleep when you're hungry

    • @yossarian67
      @yossarian67 9 місяців тому +6

      I’m with you, 2 months into keto, intermittent fasting and exercising everyday. I’ve lost 20lbs in the last 7 weeks.

    • @InsolentVillager
      @InsolentVillager 8 місяців тому +3

      Just go carnivore. I naturally came to OMAD and am never hungry a spec. I do eat about 2lbs at a sitting, though.

    • @Sciffyan
      @Sciffyan 6 місяців тому

      @@pinehawk9600 I am on keto and I am not even hungry during intermittent fasting

    • @boblatkey7160
      @boblatkey7160 5 місяців тому

      @@pinehawk9600that doesn't happen

  • @robertestrada434
    @robertestrada434 11 місяців тому +8

    Thank you Dr. I had TURP surgery around 5 years ago. I wish that I would have had this information 20 years ago. Thank you for all the great information that you share.

    • @richricogranada9647
      @richricogranada9647 8 місяців тому

      These urologists LOOOOVE to perform and advise TURP to add thousands to their pockets.

    • @roberre164
      @roberre164 8 місяців тому

      @@richricogranada9647I think that is true. A few of my friends are having or have had this. Their urologist gives them two options. The operation or you will be on pills for the rest of your life. The ones who have had the operation all find their ejaculate goes into the bladder and now wonder if they have made a mistake. This was outlined to them before the op as a "possibility" but in all cases became a reality.

  • @cadecrusader
    @cadecrusader 11 місяців тому +17

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

  • @collyernicholasjohn
    @collyernicholasjohn 11 місяців тому +420

    1. Reduce weight
    2. Exercise
    3. Avoid antihistamines, pseudo-ephedrine, anti-depressants
    4. Reduce fats and red meat and eat more vegetables
    5. Lycopene is good (found in tomatoes, watermelons 🍅)
    Welcome

    • @Your_Crazy_Uncle
      @Your_Crazy_Uncle 8 місяців тому +34

      Nope go carnivore
      Look into it
      Meat is food
      Plants r medicine

    • @Owl-of-Minerva
      @Owl-of-Minerva 7 місяців тому +12

      ​@@Your_Crazy_Uncle Meat is not food. Meat is murder. Look into it.

    • @stacyhamilton2619
      @stacyhamilton2619 7 місяців тому +25

      ​@@Owl-of-Minerva
      Only if you're a cannibal.

    • @motoscro951
      @motoscro951 7 місяців тому +32

      I eat carnivore, absolutely love it. Never stronger at 58. My 31 yo girlfriend will testify. 😮. I was a vegan for 3 years. Got fat, weak and brain fog. Keep your kale, I’ll stick with ribeye. 🤠

    • @11235Aodh
      @11235Aodh 7 місяців тому

      @@Your_Crazy_Uncle Good luck with your enlarged prostate then. Plenty protein to bind on a diet that promotes cell growth (excess protein turning on mtor and igf1).

  • @larrychew1
    @larrychew1 11 місяців тому +7

    This is an excellent and complete backgrounder. Kudos!

  • @braxfistya547
    @braxfistya547 8 місяців тому +3

    Your video really put the focus on greenery…

  • @danerogers1178
    @danerogers1178 11 місяців тому +107

    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.

    • @Fearzero
      @Fearzero 11 місяців тому +14

      Yup plant based for the win. Luckily I started whole plant diet 22 years ago so never got enlargement like my father and uncles. Plus no viagra needed at 53!

    • @Fearzero
      @Fearzero 11 місяців тому +1

      @@danwipper Science is being ignored by government. Animal products shorten lifespan and raise the amount of medications needed for seniors a whopping 58 percent!

    • @foodtriptvnijames
      @foodtriptvnijames 11 місяців тому +5

      I want to be planted based

    • @danerogers1178
      @danerogers1178 11 місяців тому +6

      You are lucky to have been wise enough to go whole plant based early in life. I got you beat on one thing ... no viagra at 74 and still fully functional. You have a healthy future! @@Fearzero

    • @danerogers1178
      @danerogers1178 11 місяців тому +1

      I cannot be sure whether it was the drugs given to the cows or cow milk in general. Since cow milk is designed to rapidly grow a calf into a cow, diary simply has more growth factors than I care to ingest. I don't consider myself as "vegan" but choose to eat very simple starch based foods. Until recently, my garden provided about 25% of all our calories in the form of potatoes, sweet potatoes, field corn and dry beans. I certainly enjoy the benefits of great health with no hint of chronic disease nor any required medications - unusual for an American man at age 74. @@danwipper

  • @tomdixon1213
    @tomdixon1213 11 місяців тому +285

    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.

    • @ElectronicFlightBag
      @ElectronicFlightBag 11 місяців тому +31

      I agree, and had the same. Unfortunately she was off on her meat aspect. It was insulin resistance (from sugar, carb, processed food and seed oils) that caused the enlarged prostate, and once you get that reversed so will the prostate issue.

    • @martyryan7764
      @martyryan7764 11 місяців тому +41

      Similar story here. I eat fats and lots of protein and veggies but almost ZERO added sugars (almost three years now) and exercise every day, all the metabolic risk factors disappeared. Fats and healthy red meat are not a problem without empty carbs/added sugar. It’s kind of annoying that medical professionals always lump fats/red meat in with sugar, and the studies never seem to account for sugar. Just eliminating sugar resulted in the best health of my life at over 50 years old.

    • @4everB2
      @4everB2 11 місяців тому +19

      I have the same experience. Carbs are the issue, over time leading to insuline resistance. Solution is to get your energy out of fats instead of carbs. The doctor mentioned diabetics and blood sugar level, but missed the link with carbs.

    • @monkeymauer7693
      @monkeymauer7693 11 місяців тому +20

      Why do they always group red meat as a “diet”. Big difference between eating Fast food and a steak dinner.
      Thanks for your comment!!!

    • @ElectronicFlightBag
      @ElectronicFlightBag 11 місяців тому +1

      I agree... It's a life style change... @@monkeymauer7693

  • @Benjiboy11
    @Benjiboy11 4 місяці тому

    I have to concur with what has been stated several times here, and that is, the good Dr. does a fantastic job of explaining how the different types of BPH may be caused, and provides lifestyle changes that are a cure not a bandaid. Her understanding of androgens, the receptors and the relationship between DHT, test, estrogen, receptors and their affinity/sensitivity is better than 99% of the male doctors I’ve seen. The fact that she is aware of the 5-alpha reductase treatment, and understands that having high testosterone doesn’t mean that you’re automatically going to have that as the cause of your bph is refreshing.

  • @josephmckenna4068
    @josephmckenna4068 7 місяців тому +7

    Thank you for this practical advice. Very easy to understand well presented.

  • @Lioninthenight
    @Lioninthenight 9 місяців тому +3

    You are a very intelligent young lady. Thanks!

  • @scoot77777
    @scoot77777 11 місяців тому +4

    Very nicely done! Doctor you make it very easy to understand how to take care of the prostrate Thank you 🙏 ✅😊😊🎄

  • @johnpavy6130
    @johnpavy6130 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much, Dr Malik. I don't have a problem at this point, but I know many men who have. I am motivated to take steps to minimize the chances of developing this condition.

    • @albertroberts6644
      @albertroberts6644 Місяць тому

      Hi, this is my first time listening to your podcast, and I am very please, with the information that I received, I will try to put into practice what I have heard.

  • @Gary65437
    @Gary65437 11 місяців тому +5

    Plant based diet here. I started eating or drinking 1/2 cup twice a day of Hunt's pasta sauce and my PSA dropped from 4.18 down to 3.20 a 23% reduction in less than 2 months. The only issue I have is the 4 gm of sugar per half cup serving so I recently bought a 50 mg lycopene supplement to cut back on the sugary pasta sauce. My urine flow did seem to improve.

    • @midnightflyer7510
      @midnightflyer7510 9 місяців тому

      What brand supplement? I was looking in Vitamin Shoppe and all they had was 10mg concentrations and it was quite expensive! I had seen a study that used a whopping 500mg of lycopene so I was looking for a high concentration product. However, Im thinking such a product may not even be cost effective if 10mg was ~$45.00.

  • @hornchief
    @hornchief 8 місяців тому

    Wow! You are brilliant! I wish you and this info had been around 40 years ago. More importantly, I wish you were close so I could have been one of your patients.. I enjoy your informative videos. Thanks.

  • @Lucky73678
    @Lucky73678 11 місяців тому +6

    1. Metabolic syndrome.
    2. Low grade inflammation.
    3. Basically Mediterranean diet
    4. Lycopene
    5. ...

  • @drharjit
    @drharjit 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video by Dr Rena Malik filled with extremely useful, scientific, evidence based and lifesaving information.

  • @leroyhodges8024
    @leroyhodges8024 11 місяців тому +34

    Doc I have been following you for a long time and I love your content and you do an excellent job every time you post. Thank you so much!!

  • @jamesstewart4402
    @jamesstewart4402 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Dr Rena Malik for a most easy to follow, easy to understand and clear guidance on what it needed. Thank you and warm greetings from Johannesburg South Africa!

  • @MatthewReynolds-z1b
    @MatthewReynolds-z1b 11 місяців тому +8

    Dr. Malik
    Can you discuss PAE? I had this procedure done over a year ago with great success. I'm aware of all the other procedures available for BPH. I know the urologic community is slow to adopt this treatment. Can you discuss this treatment in a future video. Thanks

    • @herrickinman9303
      @herrickinman9303 11 місяців тому +1

      PAE is performed by an interventional radiologist, not by a urologist. There is no procedure that cures BPH. Your prostate will continue to grow after the procedure, and you eventually need another procedure in about 10 years.

    • @GarySBCA
      @GarySBCA 10 місяців тому +1

      I agree. A urologist may not perform this procedure but would certainly be expected to be familiar with pros and cons of all available treatment methods, providing referrals as appropriate. Since this is an educational channel (and a pretty good one) such a discussion would be welcome.

    • @herrickinman9303
      @herrickinman9303 10 місяців тому +2

      @@GarySBCA What I wonder is how effective is PAE at arresting, or at least slowing down, prostate growth post PAE and what are the unwanted side effects.

  • @pattersonkamaara2623
    @pattersonkamaara2623 4 місяці тому

    Thanks Dr Malik. Me thinks she is good Urologist.
    I went through brachytherapy five years ago. Been on light medication since. PSA been normal since. Been eating everything in moderation, so far nothing to complain about except low libido, and episodes of body weakness , lethargy. Am only 69.

  • @emp0rt
    @emp0rt 11 місяців тому +12

    I see Dr. Malik talking about prostates, I upvote.

  • @krissrock
    @krissrock 11 місяців тому +12

    i started having BPH systems in my late 30's...and I totally blame it on ant histamines. I was taking allergy medicine regularly since i was a child because my seasonal allergies are pretty bad. I was taking claritin and Zyrtec almost throughout the year. At one point, i started to have RLS-like systems (restless leg syndrome), and the BPH systems at the same time. My doc at the time thought i was just diabetic, but i wasn't then, i'm not now, and i don't have hypertension, but the cholesterol could be lower. But at the time, i was told to get off the allergy medicine, and that immediately stopped the RLS systems. But the BPH issues remained. Learning years later that antihistamines interact with the prostate was upsetting as i do believe they were cause of onset of BPH for me.

    • @steveborkowski4330
      @steveborkowski4330 11 місяців тому +2

      Probably correct. I was on a med, Seroquel for eleven years, which probably caused my prostate issues....

  • @chrisguli2865
    @chrisguli2865 11 місяців тому +5

    Thank you Dr. Malik for another informative and thorough discussion on this topic. No surprises here - healthy lifestyle and diet equals a healthy prostate. I highly recommend your channel to those who may be interested.👍👋

  • @kirkbrown8189
    @kirkbrown8189 8 місяців тому +1

    Everything you say make sense to me. Thanks .

  • @bpsitrep
    @bpsitrep 11 місяців тому +4

    Diet and exercise always seems to be the key. Living in Florida/The South, one almost has to mainline 'antihistamines' to be able to breath. I have an upcoming visit with my Urologist, I'm going to suggest he watch this because he's never given such good information for preventive medicine.

    • @TheFrewah
      @TheFrewah 11 місяців тому +1

      Sadly, doctors can earn more by prescribing something rather than suggesting lifestyle changes. Then you also have the problems that patients think they are ”customers”. Fat acceptance people don’tlike doctors that ask about their weight. Should you mention BMI, they will go elsewhere. That acronym is very taboo

  • @MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA
    @MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA 10 місяців тому +2

    There are other doctors that disagree about the diet you have suggested. Thank you ❤️🎶

  • @VanlifewithAlan
    @VanlifewithAlan 11 місяців тому +37

    I had BPH in my late 30s. It went away when I changed my diet from the typical male diet of crisps, chips and Mars bars to one which would be called a healthy diet. I have not had problems for years.

    • @joerenner8334
      @joerenner8334 11 місяців тому +9

      I'm 59. Diet and exercise do not trump genetics. At least not for me.

    • @VanlifewithAlan
      @VanlifewithAlan 11 місяців тому +6

      @@joerenner8334 Maybe not - but diet and exercise do help.

    • @henrirotthier5710
      @henrirotthier5710 11 місяців тому

      ​@@joerenner8334 same here

    • @VanlifewithAlan
      @VanlifewithAlan 11 місяців тому +2

      @@criticalhit148 Pain, above all in the top of my legs and when I sat down.

    • @herrickinman9303
      @herrickinman9303 11 місяців тому +3

      @@VanlifewithAlan Pain is not a symptom of BPH. The typical symptom of BPH is incomplete and frequent voiding due to constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate. Unless a digital exam detects an enlarged prostate, or until you experience problems voiding, you won't even know that have BPH.

  • @shermdog6969
    @shermdog6969 11 місяців тому +24

    Saw palmetto and nettle root was a huge help.

    • @p.c.h.6721
      @p.c.h.6721 8 місяців тому +2

      Do you take the saw palmetto and the nettle root every day?

    • @phedonbilek3322
      @phedonbilek3322 6 місяців тому

      Same here. Saw palmetto made a huge difference for me.

  • @luis-ciphermstar6597
    @luis-ciphermstar6597 11 місяців тому +8

    I stared taking a high quality Saw Palmetto and it worked wonders. My Urologist patronized me for it, but it works.

    • @alexanderyanovitsky9873
      @alexanderyanovitsky9873 9 місяців тому +2

      Please specify which brand you using ,be appreciated for the info thanks

    • @robinferrell1742
      @robinferrell1742 9 місяців тому +1

      How much you too

    • @yashminbuksh6270
      @yashminbuksh6270 9 місяців тому +1

      Please let me know which one you using and the strength

    • @pggp273
      @pggp273 8 днів тому

      of course he will patronise you for it. As they want to fill you with pharmacy drugs. Avoid the like the plague and keep up the saw Palmetto. With the right brand it works wonders for

  • @kirkpalis6064
    @kirkpalis6064 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for all the great information Dr. Malik. You are a urological superstar in my opinion.

  • @rutgersmarine2065
    @rutgersmarine2065 11 місяців тому +2

    Many Thanks Dr Rena. This is just what I needed to hear. You are awesome!!!

  • @gerrywaneck377
    @gerrywaneck377 8 місяців тому

    Great video. Highly educational. Understood by clinicians and lay people alike.

  • @joerenner8334
    @joerenner8334 11 місяців тому +8

    Please describe to us viewers what mild to severe symptoms look like please.

  • @davidwestover7158
    @davidwestover7158 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm glad thst I discovered these videos, they're very informative and helpful. ❤

  • @Northwindbreeze
    @Northwindbreeze 11 місяців тому +4

    Great video.
    It would be lovely if you could a similar video on Breast Cancer or what stimulates it. Thank you doc.

  • @audiomiragemusic
    @audiomiragemusic 11 місяців тому +3

    I was hoping to hear something about saw pimento. Do you have any opinion taking this for prostate health?

  • @johnhourigan3274
    @johnhourigan3274 11 місяців тому +5

    Much more information than I was ever provided by my doctor or urologist 😢

    • @meteor1237
      @meteor1237 11 місяців тому +1

      Thx, I’ve been taking an antihistamine daily for years. Will stop that and see what happens. PCP never gave me this much information. Thx Dr Rena!

  • @AzEagletarian
    @AzEagletarian 11 місяців тому +1

    As an aside, I can't believe I'm the only viewer who noticed abnormal camera focus. Unfortunately Dr Malik's face was not as clearly focused on as the deeper portions (background) of the studio.
    I will recommend this video for the urologists at the Phoenix VA Medical Center. The VA is big on education and in Phoenix, the number of veterans who go to this facility has risen dramatically over the course of the last decade.
    Thanks Dr Malik for the information.

  • @nThanksForAllTheFish
    @nThanksForAllTheFish 11 місяців тому +8

    Highly information dense video - thank you Dr Malik.

  • @Aarrmehearties
    @Aarrmehearties Місяць тому

    Thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos, very informative

  • @jeremykeller211
    @jeremykeller211 11 місяців тому +7

    We can assure Dr. Malek that she will never have to worry about her prostate.

  • @highvolumepls
    @highvolumepls 8 місяців тому +1

    Many Thanks Dr. Malik 😊

  • @Ijsingh2010
    @Ijsingh2010 11 місяців тому +6

    I read somewhere lycopene in tomatoes gets activated while cooking it with extra virgin olive oil over skillet , and thst brings the best of lycopene

    • @azmike1
      @azmike1 11 місяців тому

      Sounds good.

    • @azizsvc3115
      @azizsvc3115 7 місяців тому

      Tomato should be cooked/grilled or at least heated to get the full benefits from it

  • @zapszapper9105
    @zapszapper9105 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant thank you, ED and enlarged Prostate, just lately, will take advice on this pod cast.

  • @andyroach420
    @andyroach420 11 місяців тому +7

    You give great news. Sometimes too much of a deep dive, but this confirms my beliefs about the American diet. The current American diet is very bad for you. I lived several years in Japan and people age much better there. Keep up the good work and I think the highlights are attractive.

  • @everettscott4745
    @everettscott4745 8 місяців тому

    Wow, what an amazingly informative video. I learnt so much from this.

  • @txmmoore
    @txmmoore 11 місяців тому +11

    Well, I have practiced and done many of the said things. PSA is 23. Biopsy is negative. Not sure what to do now. I run 3 miles a day, consume no or very little processed foods. Eat a salad everyday and there has been no change. This is a challenging situation at 62 years of age.

    • @cafireman
      @cafireman 11 місяців тому +1

      Similar problem PSA at 15.1! I just had my 3rd Biopsy after Cancer Diagnosis 2+ years ago and my last 2 biopsies including one done 6 weeks ago show no found cancer! Now having to undergo BPH tests!

    • @bunnyass69
      @bunnyass69 11 місяців тому +1

      Running is great. Consider adding HIIT and resistance training.

    • @silentfog6924
      @silentfog6924 11 місяців тому

      Any inflammation in your body can raise the psa just from the scratch i had bad teeth recently with bad inflammation. My psa raised to 6 from 0.6. After taking care of it its back to normal.

    • @boblatkey7160
      @boblatkey7160 5 місяців тому

      Same with me, I have done everything and I'm in good shape and I'm not fat, etc. still have to get up at least three times in the night to take a pee.

    • @Yp9881
      @Yp9881 3 місяці тому

      I’m 61. Runner, for decades, normal weight. Started to have slow peeing. PSA steadily rising year after year (7.1). It was not so bothersome, but went to urologist. Had MRI. No cancer, just enlarged prostate, 50 cc, so about twice what is normal, but not huge. Dr. Recommended Rezum. Did not want drugs, if I wait, prostate will only grow larger, so had Rezum done. Still recovering about 4 weeks into it, but doing well. I can see improvement already. The longer you wait for treatment, the worse it will be to treat.

  • @KevinVanRooyen-ik1pr
    @KevinVanRooyen-ik1pr 28 днів тому

    Hi Doctor Malik, thanks for the important information

  • @alphabeta8403
    @alphabeta8403 10 місяців тому +24

    0:50 Androgen
    2:55 Genetic; inflammation
    5:10 *Avoid developing metabolic syndrome*
    7:30 Increase physical activity
    9:00 Avoid OTC medications
    12:00 *Less red meat, high vegetable intake*
    16:00 Mediterranean diet

    • @Fitness46_
      @Fitness46_ 8 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for summarizing

  • @guitagious9464
    @guitagious9464 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this information, Dr. Malik. Prostate cancer has claimed the lives of many of the men in my family including my father. I don't want to join them, so I am trying to be more prostate conscious these days.

  • @cryptogenik
    @cryptogenik 9 місяців тому +190

    TLDR; Exercise, don't be fat, don't do drugs, eat good, avoid antihistamines, pseudophed and red meat, eat more veggies (like tomatoes high in Lycopene). Did I miss anything?

    • @picturesLondon
      @picturesLondon 6 місяців тому +25

      Red meat fixed all my problems

    • @peterc3262
      @peterc3262 5 місяців тому +4

      Eat "well."

    • @The_Touring_Jedi
      @The_Touring_Jedi 5 місяців тому +28

      Regular sex or masturbation ...🤣

    • @fmgs31
      @fmgs31 5 місяців тому +12

      "don't do drugs"... Where did that come from? Because it didn't come from this video

    • @cryptogenik
      @cryptogenik 5 місяців тому

      @@fmgs31 You missed it watch again

  • @ferdinandbellavance5045
    @ferdinandbellavance5045 3 дні тому

    Thank you so much for those information ,❤

  • @roberts.1400
    @roberts.1400 11 місяців тому +6

    After a couple three months on high-dose Lycopene supplementation I sometimes forget that I ever had symptoms of BPH ... FYI, the supplement dosage is much higher than what's recommended in this video. Even with the higher dosage I have not had any adverse side effects what-so-ever !!

  • @andrewpao2742
    @andrewpao2742 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

  • @mamorris23
    @mamorris23 11 місяців тому +4

    i take finasteride for hair loss. am i indirectly preventing an enlarged prostate?

  • @jarichards99utube
    @jarichards99utube 7 місяців тому

    THANK You Very Informative.. WHAT ABOUT ANTI-INFLAMMATOTY SUPPLEMENTS...? Lypoic Acid...? Q-10...? Others...?
    Thanks Again

  • @SmashhoofTheOriginal
    @SmashhoofTheOriginal 11 місяців тому +8

    Like most things, it comes down to eating healthy and exercising.

  • @tetreaulthank4068
    @tetreaulthank4068 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so so much for putting this information out there !

  • @IonTrone
    @IonTrone 11 місяців тому +46

    very helpful information! one thing to note, poor red meat is not responsible for metabolic syndrome. it's the carbs :)

  • @koobs4549
    @koobs4549 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for mentioning that it doesn’t always present clear symptoms. I found out that my dad, granddad, & great grandad all had enlarged prostate. I didn’t think it was an issue because my issues were with GI & not urinary. Now I am wondering if I’m looking at the wrong thing & need to see a urologist

  • @notofthisworld5998
    @notofthisworld5998 10 місяців тому +5

    No word yet on carnivores having obstructive urinary symptoms. There is a huge and growing community and they do little else but report on their health status. One of the many problems with dietary studies -aside from what you already mentioned - is that they dont control for all the variables. They compare plant based to omnivore but never include a carnivore cohort. So red meat is added to plant based, but plants are never excluded from the experiment. Much has been learned and disclosed about the toxicity of the plants in our modern diet, both natural and that introduced by farmers and geneticists.

  • @Averageskill
    @Averageskill 20 днів тому

    I'm a new construction plumbing contractor and do a LOT of major remodel and an occasional complete custom house and some plumbing repair for everyone I know (they don't trust anybody else) and do it by myself. Keeps me healthy at 65....I work about 3-4 days a week now. I also bother my wife enough to bring me to organism 1-2 times a week to empty that thing....whatever it is....keeps it from going bad. All's good in releasing, holding and amounts.

  • @crebizking9222
    @crebizking9222 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Dr Malik I know that you don’t like me like that but I love you thanks for all the information.

  • @ahmedkawish4927
    @ahmedkawish4927 Місяць тому

    Concerning dietary intake for BPH, tomato is causing inflammation in my experience and that is why people who have arthritis advised to avoid eating tomato.I was surprised that Dr. Malik mentioned it as an anti inflammatory. Based on my experience, people with Prostate enlargement should avoid caffeine and spicy foods in their diet as these foods make prostate symptoms worse for sure.

  • @bobbydavis698
    @bobbydavis698 11 місяців тому +3

    I was hoping that you would touch on the effects of alcoholic beverages as well....especially beer.

  • @micahrichey5335
    @micahrichey5335 11 місяців тому +2

    This is great information! Thank you Dr. Malik!

  • @jamescalifornia2964
    @jamescalifornia2964 11 місяців тому +3

    Tadalafil and saw palmetto help my BPH symptoms. 😚👌

  • @NeferAnkhe
    @NeferAnkhe 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent segment.

  • @neon-john
    @neon-john 11 місяців тому +3

    Regarding diabetes as a risk, at what
    A1C level does the risk begin? I'm a 69 year old man who has been a diabetic for about 30 years. I maintain an A1C of from 5.0 to 5.3. I have no symptoms of diabetes. No neuropathy. No retinal damage. No heart problems. No kidney problems. I'm still sexually active and have a normal sized prostate gland.
    This indicates to me that there is a threshold below which no damage is done. What is that number or range of numbers?

    • @elendil504
      @elendil504 11 місяців тому +2

      If you are a type 2 then you are no longer diabetic. That label is applied when A1C reaches 6.5 or above. Congratulations.

    • @TheCapnMorgan
      @TheCapnMorgan 11 місяців тому

      If you’re A1C is 5.0 and you’re NOT On medications you are not diabetic. You’re not diabetic unless you’re A1C is 6.5 or higher

  • @john4385
    @john4385 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for so much useful info....☺️

  • @jon-nolanacousticsingerson9920
    @jon-nolanacousticsingerson9920 11 місяців тому +6

    Dr Malik: The video appears to be shot in auto focus. With the amount of movement you do when speaking it enables to camera zoom in and out. Prior to the video set the camera on Manual Focus and zoom in on the back wall. That should prevent the zooming in and out.

    • @MrOgynist
      @MrOgynist 11 місяців тому

      Haha. I thought I was the only one that commented on that kind of stuff. White balance is my big one.

    • @KingCobbones
      @KingCobbones 11 місяців тому

      This is the comment I was looking for.

    • @007Yasir
      @007Yasir 11 місяців тому

      She is editing out dead spaces that’s called a jump cut. ,

    • @azmike1
      @azmike1 11 місяців тому

      She edits that way for drama and effect.

  • @ajl0426
    @ajl0426 11 місяців тому

    I am glad I watched this video. I am 53 years old and have been taking Pseudoephedrine, Flonase, and XYZal daily for years due to allergies, what should I do? Allergy shots did not help.

    • @bunnyass69
      @bunnyass69 11 місяців тому +2

      Try an elimination diet, like Whole 30. I did Whole 30 strictly for a 100 days to lose weight. Went from 175 to 155. What was unexpected was that allergies and arthritis significantly improved. Was able to kick decades long daily antihistamine regimen. Even though I don’t have Celiac’s, wheat turned out to be a major irritant. Also sugar. Now whenever I stray too fear from Whole 30 and start eating baked goods the psoriatic arthritis and allergies return

    • @M_Lopez_3D_Artist
      @M_Lopez_3D_Artist 11 місяців тому

      Whole 30 is there a list of foods on a link i could check that out for myself.@@bunnyass69

  • @anthonyjona7779
    @anthonyjona7779 11 місяців тому +44

    I have none of the risk factors she mentions, and I have an enlarged prostate. Not overweight, not diabetic, no cholesterol or high blood pressure meds, and I go the gym 6 days a week

    • @RavilGaliutdinov
      @RavilGaliutdinov 11 місяців тому +8

      Hi! Same here except I do not go to the gym 6 days a week but I do workout at home every day like HIIT. Looks like there is no a cure for this issue. I wonder why in my case it is enlarged. Also my testosterone level is good for my age, I am 35, not too low or too high just perfect. I do not know what to do. It seems like if the prostate has enlarged then the only thing you can is trying to keep it at same size or at least to slow the process.

    • @joerenner8334
      @joerenner8334 11 місяців тому +1

      What are your symptoms of enlarged prostate though? Some are mild

    • @RavilGaliutdinov
      @RavilGaliutdinov 11 місяців тому

      ​@@joerenner8334 are you asking me or @anthonyjona7779? Mine are mild I'd say. Some problems with urinatation as urge to urinate and some aches in pelvic

    • @TheWMBWLife
      @TheWMBWLife 11 місяців тому +7

      @@joerenner8334 Weak stream is the worst. Imagine having to piss like a racehorse with your bladder ready to pop, and either not being able to start going, or emptying like a leaky faucet. When you stand at the urinal or toilet for more than a minute and ya still can't go, your bladder "needs a new starter." 😂

    • @joerenner8334
      @joerenner8334 11 місяців тому +3

      @@TheWMBWLife Thanks. Just trying to get a handle on my own condition. I wake up 2 to 4 times a night to urinate . Stream is weaker than when I was40, but I guess not too bad.

  • @Don_Inkshot
    @Don_Inkshot 5 місяців тому

    It's also important to know that calcifications resulting from prostatic infections can lead to BPH, due to inflammatory and infectious issues related to that... wich occured to me at the age of 32 and since 21 years, i had micturitional problems. I finally had to have laser surgery (HOLEP prostatic enucleation) wich partially solved this. In this case, nor sport or diet will help in any way albeit physical activity and balanced diet are mostly recommended of course.

  • @ericsmusclecars
    @ericsmusclecars 9 місяців тому +1

    Always deliver valuable information…God Bless you Dr.

  • @craig95188
    @craig95188 11 місяців тому +8

    One think you didn't mention is the benefits of pumpkin seeds which have been used for thousands of years to sucessfully treat prostate issues. After a couple months of taking a pumpkin seed oil supplement I no longer had to get up in the middle of the night and at my annual physical my PSA dropped.

    • @piptutor
      @piptutor 11 місяців тому +1

      Hi, How much of the oil did you take each day?

    • @craig95188
      @craig95188 11 місяців тому

      @@piptutor I used Piping Rock 3000mg capsuls, One twice a day.

    • @nicholasgroves1820
      @nicholasgroves1820 10 місяців тому

      Which brand

    • @craig95188
      @craig95188 10 місяців тому

      @@nicholasgroves1820 Piping Rock 3000mg extra virgin pumpkin seed oil

  • @aljos6131
    @aljos6131 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello doctor i enjoy your videos and very helpful.

  • @nathanfrisby3133
    @nathanfrisby3133 11 місяців тому +4

    Dr Malik is there a new type of scan that is non invasive which can detect the prostate cancer growth?? Is it dependable? My dad from Prostate cancer that was found too late. I am now 68 and worry about getting prostate cancer.

  • @steveforst5163
    @steveforst5163 9 місяців тому

    This is really great info doc, I so appreciate your chanel and podcast. You have a concise and compelling way about you that makes the subject matter interesting and motivates me to stay the course to better health.

  • @hamiltonabeldossantosmassi7924
    @hamiltonabeldossantosmassi7924 11 місяців тому +5

    your hair looks great

  • @migguelote
    @migguelote 11 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful short on healthy lifestyles. Thanks!

  • @user-iz4yg7qg2w
    @user-iz4yg7qg2w 11 місяців тому +4

    Does creatine monohydrate supplement cause BPH ?