This may explain why Japanese men, who eat a higher soy diet, have lower incidences of prostate problems. Adequate fiber in the diet helps, by decreasing the pressure in the lower bowel area. Finally, some foods like sunflower and pumpkin seeds seem to have a positive effect on prostate symptoms. The third is to supplement the nutrients which seem to aid in prostate function. Zinc is required to utilize carotenes, and therefore may be cancer protective.
Vitamin E helps preserve the fatty acids.
Selenium, Evening Primrose Oil, and the amino acids glutamine, alanine and lysine have also been helpful. Fourth, several herbs have been studied and used extensively in prostate conditions. German studies of up to 2000 men with BPH, as well as studies in British, French and Italian medical journals have confirmed the value of saw palmetto extract, and there is currently a huge market in Europe for its use. The results frequently were less residual urine after voiding, less nighttime visits to the bathroom, and stronger stream. The dose of extracts in the studies is usually 320 mg per day, in two divided doses.