전립선 비대증과 음식

Abstract

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common nonmalignant prostatic disease in ageing men. According to the statistical analysis, a lot of aged men are suffering from various voiding symptoms followed by BPH. And, it causes high morbidity and worsens in men’s quality of life. It will be the social problem soon, because aged men are increasing rapidly in Korea. Epidemiological studies have been conducted to identify lifestyle factors associated with BPH prevalence for preventing. Recently, they revealed that age, race, family history, smoking and chronic diseases including hypertention, coronary artery disease and diabetes are associated with development of BPH. However, little research has been conducted concerning the dietary etiology of BPH, yet. In fact, there are not enough evidences about the relationship between modifiable food factors and this disease, because such epidemiological study has limitations to control lifestyle related multi-factors. Thus, the purpose of this review is highlight the dietary supplements have been proved the correlation in men with BPH.