Men, drink these four teas for a healthy prostate

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The prostate is a male gland whose function is to produce secretions that transmit sperm. Prostate problems most often occur in middle age, and are manifested, among other things, by painful urination and a constant need to urinate.

Prostate problems can be of different nature and severity. The most common prostate problems include an enlarged prostate, inflammation of the prostate and prostate cancer, and teas for the prostate and urinary tract can help prevent and treat, in support of prescribed prostate therapy.

Different lifestyle habits can contribute to better prostate health, and below you can read which teas you can drink for optimal prostate health.

Green tea for the prostate

Green tea contains many antioxidants and has antibacterial properties. This can be especially important for people who have problems with the urinary tract, as it can help prevent infections. This tea is considered to be suitable as a remedy for prostate and potency. Research shows that green tea is successful in the fight against prostate cancer because it contains catechins, compounds with strong antioxidant action, say experts from the health portal Healthline.

If you want to drink green tea for the prostate, it is best to look for it in pharmacies or health food stores, in the form of dried leaves. In that case, prepare the tea by putting a teaspoon of green tea leaves in boiling water. After leaving it to stand for a few minutes, strain the tea and it is ready to drink. However, remember that green tea contains caffeine so you should not drink it if you already have an enlarged prostate.

Willow (silk) tea for the prostate

Willow or silkworm is a better known folk remedy for prostate and urinary tract. Contains antioxidants that fight free radicals and prevent cell damage.
Polish scientists from the Medical School in Warsaw studied the various properties of willow extract and reported that it has: antimicrobial action, antiproliferative action, anti-inflammatory action, antioxidant action. The main active plant compounds responsible for these actions are: flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins - oenotein A and oenotein B.

Willow is particularly successful in treating diseases such as prostatitis and acute bacterial prostatitis.

Willow tea can be made using fresh or dried herbs. Pour boiling water, after 5 - 10 minutes strain the tea and drink it while it is still hot. It is best to drink twice a day, in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before dinner.

Cranberry tea for the prostate

Cranberry fruit is often used to prevent and treat urinary tract diseases and helps relieve the symptoms of prostate problems. It can especially help with the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Cranberry also has anticancer properties to fight prostate cancer. To make cranberry tea, it is best to use dried cranberry seeds, which you can usually eat. The tea should be strained after 10 minutes and drunk while it is still hot.

Hibiscus tea for the prostate

In addition to improving the overall condition and positively affecting blood pressure, hibiscus tea may also contain certain anticancer properties. This feature is especially important for men suffering from prostate cancer. Hibiscus tea is made from dried or fresh flowers of the hibiscus plant, and can be drunk hot or cold.
Experts from the portal Prostate.net, which deal with topics related to prostate health, point out that hibiscus tea contains certain compounds that have a positive effect on men's health. These are: citric acid, malic (malic) acid, tartaric or tartaric acid, vitamin C, minerals. Hibiscus tea is red in color and has a slightly pungent taste.

Why drink prostate tea?

Many prostate teas contain a number of antioxidants that promote prostate health, some of which can help prevent prostate cancer.
It is recommended to avoid caffeine in teas as it can irritate the prostate and bladder (so try to avoid it in other drinks). In addition to tea, it is important to drink plenty of water to hydrate the body.
To improve prostate health, you can decide to drink healing teas that support the prescribed therapy. It is important to find the tea that suits you best and that has the best effect on your health.

Warning: Before using any herbal preparations for health purposes, be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist

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