Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common noncancerous condition affecting nearly all aging men and a very common cause of urinary retention. The cellular hyperplasia causes glandular enlargement and the typical symptoms commonly known as ‘prostatism’.
The expanding prostate squeezes the urethra, and the channel that carries urine from the bladder.
A cohort study reported that moderate alcohol intake (2.5 – 4 drinks/day) was associated with a reduce risks of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The mechanism for these actions is speculative by many include the effects of alcohol on steroid hormone levels.
Alcohol consumption is known to increases testosterone clearance, and therefore lower circulation testosterone levels. This phenomenon has led researchers to investigate the potential for such activity to inhibit the development or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Alcohol consumption also led to improvement of insulin sensitivity which also may help explains its beneficial influence.
But alcohol does not have this positive effect in men with a high consumption.
Alcohol intake and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
