Best Ways to Prevent Prostate Enlargement, Explained by a Urologist

[@meteor1237]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@azmike1]

Most doctors are genuine quacks.

[@brucesmith5426]

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

[@Doctor-Shoebill]

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]

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

[@AdamsTaiwan]

@@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]

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

[@congruent-thoughts8781]

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]

Which one?sdvices...

[@collyernicholasjohn]

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]

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

[@Owl-of-Minerva]

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

[@stacyhamilton2619]

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

[@motoscro951]

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]

@@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).

[@erents1]

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]

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

[@myparceltape1169]

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]

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

[@dalea4350]

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]

Hard to sleep when you're hungry

[@yossarian67]

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

[@InsolentVillager]

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

[@IanDmitriyevitch]

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

[@boblatkey7160]

@@pinehawk9600that doesn't happen

[@BGTuyau]

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

[@billh4285]

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]

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]

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

[@henrirotthier5710]

Same here. Nobody understands

[@pwhitlock10]

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.

[@billh4285]

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

[@temp850]

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! 🙏🏃

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

I’m amazed at the amount of information in this video and the care in organizing and presenting it. Thank you!

[@johnmartinsen963]

Too bad it's so inaccurate

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

@@johnmartinsen963 And not one example of the “inaccuracy”. Just. lazy.

[@johnmartinsen963]

@@Kevin-hy8okreferences flawed research for starters...it's ALL mainstream B.S.

[@johnmartinsen963]

@@Kevin-hy8ok parrot the mainstream, which clearly seems to work...🤡

[@johnstanley7874]

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.

[@arlo2203]

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 KZbins 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.

[@whtfsh765]

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]

Are there side effects like incontinance or ED?

[@johnjaco5544]

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

[@MartinThomas-m1g]

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]

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

[@LK-bz9sk]

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

[@KrispyCereal007]

Yes sirrr!

[@tomdixon1213]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@danerogers1178]

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]

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]

@@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]

I want to be planted based

[@danerogers1178]

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]

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

[@rexwave4624]

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 KZbin health channels. I hope that the time it takes remains rewarding by whatever scale you measure that.

[@buckdashe2571]

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!

[@skywave12]

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.

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[@michaelveramo4382]

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

[@HeartFeltGesture]

Dont you hate that? Thanks!

[@a.r.r.5626]

Thank you!

[@anthonycarbone3826]

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

[@josephmckenna4068]

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

[@drharjit]

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

[@robertestrada434]

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]

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

[@roberre164]

@@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.

[@jamesstewart4402]

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!

[@larrychew1]

This is an excellent and complete backgrounder. Kudos!

[@Benjiboy11]

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.

[@cadecrusader]

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

[@alphabeta8403]

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_]

Thank you for summarizing

[@cryptogenik]

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]

Red meat fixed all my problems

[@peterc3262]

Eat "well."

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

Regular sex or masturbation ...🤣

[@fmgs31]

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

[@cryptogenik]

@@fmgs31 You missed it watch again

[@Lioninthenight]

You are a very intelligent young lady. Thanks!

[@emp0rt]

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

[@leroyhodges8024]

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!!

[@krissrock]

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]

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

[@braxfistya547]

Your video really put the focus on greenery…

[@chrisguli2865]

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.👍👋

[@IonTrone]

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

[@shermdog6969]

Saw palmetto and nettle root was a huge help.

[@p.c.h.6721]

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

[@phedonbilek3322]

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

[@scoot77777]

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

[@VanlifewithAlan]

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]

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

[@VanlifewithAlan]

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

[@henrirotthier5710]

​@@joerenner8334 same here

[@criticalhit148]

What symptoms did you have in your late 30s?

[@VanlifewithAlan]

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

[@pattersonkamaara2623]

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.

[@luis-ciphermstar6597]

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

[@alexanderyanovitsky9873]

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

[@robinferrell1742]

How much you too

[@yashminbuksh6270]

Please let me know which one you using and the strength

[@AzEagletarian]

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.

[@bpsitrep]

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]

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

[@hosrow]

Really enjoyed this video, especially given that you were not pushing magical products that address prostate engagement.

[@Gary65437]

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]

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.

[@kirkbrown8189]

Everything you say make sense to me. Thanks .

[@txmmoore]

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]

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]

Running is great. Consider adding HIIT and resistance training.

[@silentfog6924]

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]

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]

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.

[@hornchief]

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.

[@rutgersmarine2065]

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

[@user-rr6gw9fq4o]

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]

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.

[@garyyencich4511]

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]

@@garyyencich4511 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.

[@aljos6131]

Hello doctor i enjoy your videos and very helpful.

[@johnhourigan3274]

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

[@meteor1237]

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!

[@roberts.1400]

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 !!

[@alexpavchinski]

What dose were you taking?

[@carloscardoso4200]

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[@alexanderyanovitsky9873]

What dose and brand are you taking,be appreciated for your answer thanks

[@mrewilson106]

Helpful tips Thank you

[@nThanksForAllTheFish]

Highly information dense video - thank you Dr Malik.

[@Articulate99]

Always interesting, thank you.

[@jeremykeller211]

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

[@MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA]

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

[@andyroach420]

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.

[@davidwestover7158]

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

[@Northwindbreeze]

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

[@ericsmusclecars]

Always deliver valuable information…God Bless you Dr.

[@joerenner8334]

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

[@andrewpao2742]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@notofthisworld5998]

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.

[@retireddude3397]

Your videos are sooooo helpful! Thanks, Doctor

[@craig95188]

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]

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

[@craig95188]

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

[@nicholasgroves1820]

Which brand

[@craig95188]

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

[@kirkpalis6064]

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

[@Lucky73678]

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

[@RockyW78]

Thank you for your help, doctor.

[@Ijsingh2010]

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]

Sounds good.

[@azizsvc3115]

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

[@Spork123able]

Not really sure if it can be prevented, but I'm sure it helps. I've had an enlarged prostate for several years now, and my brother and brother n law have both had prostate cancer.

[@anthonyjona7779]

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

[@user-ej9pv5ph1w]

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]

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

[@user-ej9pv5ph1w]

​@@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@gerrywaneck377]

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

[@guitagious9464]

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.

[@audiomiragemusic]

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

[@tetreaulthank4068]

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

[@neon-john]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@bobbydavis698]

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

[@matthewmccormick5459]

information overload: I'm so dumb; I had to stop the video halfway because my brain could not process so much information. I would need a whole semester to understand the first half of the video I viewed. -- Thanks for the time and effort you put into the video.

[@jon-nolanacousticsingerson9920]

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.

[@s6g2k]

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

[@KingCobbones]

This is the comment I was looking for.

[@007Yasir]

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

[@azmike1]

She edits that way for drama and effect.

[@migguelote]

Wonderful short on healthy lifestyles. Thanks!

[@nathanfrisby3133]

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.

[@NeferAnkhe]

Excellent segment.

[@gkh250]

I saw studies that frequent ejaculation will also prevent prostate enlargement, is this true and proven?

[@TheWMBWLife]

Frequent ejaculation is supposedly a great "tool" to use in prostate cancer prevention, but couldn't answer for enlargement. Masturbation lost it's fun for me in my 40's and I've got BPH in my 50s, so that can very well be true.

[@elendil504]

It can't hurt to try.

[@sppecials606]

I have BPH since my early 40s despite continual masturbation (in fact sex intercourse which is the same?) up until that period in my life. It didn't save me. Furthermore does frequent masturbation increase risk of hematosphermia?

[@micahrichey5335]

This is great information! Thank you Dr. Malik!

[@crebizking9222]

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

[@stevewright2813]

Excellent Rena..soo good!

[@SmashhoofTheOriginal]

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

[@steveforst5163]

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.

[@mamorris23]

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

[@gregtitus2467]

excellent!! Thank you.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Tadalafil and saw palmetto help my BPH symptoms. 😚👌

[@everettscott4745]

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

[@know-body2519]

Take Vit D.!!! Oh and when your Dr. says you have an elevated PSA take a bolus of Vit. D and get a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th opinion w/o mention of prior tests b/c doctors lie their a__ off!!!

[@zapszapper9105]

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

[@hamiltonabeldossantosmassi7924]

your hair looks great

[@jimmyfong9420]

Very helpful information.. Thank you!

[@1maggotbrain]

Damn you’re better than all my past Dr, and much smarter and prettier, great information ,where do I sign up ?

[@Velo1010]

Doctors run a mill- get you in and out as fast as possible.