Abstract
This chapter will provide a general background on the anatomy of the prostate, primary pathologic conditions affecting the prostate, and risk factors and treatments of each condition. However, the chief focus will be on the epidemiological evidence concerning the role of different food, herbs, and supplements in maintaining the health of the prostate health and treating prostate diseases.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs |
Subtitle of host publication | Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 165-175 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128029893 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128029725 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 16 2016 |
Keywords
- BPH
- Benign prostate hyperplasia
- Cancer
- Diet
- Herbs
- Nutrition
- Prostate
- Supplements
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine