Frédéric Bisson and Lynn Goneau discuss ways to promote prostate health during Movember, covering aspects such as diet, lifestyle and supplements. Lynn explains that foods rich in zinc and selenium, such as pumpkin seeds and Brazil nuts, help reduce inflammation and the risk of prostate cancer. She also recommends regular exercise to maintain prostate health and limit risk. Finally, she suggests the supplement Prostate Perform to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and promote optimal prostate well-being.
1. Prostate anatomy and health risks
The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It produces a liquid that protects spermatozoa.
From the age of 40 onwards, it can increase in size, causing symptoms such as urinary difficulties and sexual problems, often linked to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
2. The role of diet
Pumpkin seeds, rich in zinc, help limit prostate growth and are anti-inflammatory.
Selenium, found in Brazil nuts, acts as an antioxidant, reducing the risk of prostate cancer by up to 60%.
Vitamin D3 and foods rich in vitamin C (such as yellow peppers and kiwis) also boost prostate health.
3. Impact of lifestyle
Regular physical activity, such as walking or swimming, is crucial to reducing inflammation and prostate-related pain.
A healthy lifestyle (stop smoking, eat well) helps reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
4. Supplements
Prostate Perform by New Roots Herbal is recommended to relieve the symptoms of benign hyperplasia, with natural ingredients such as saw palmetto, selenium, zinc, and vitamin D.
Radio host at 104.7 FM on the Cogeco network. Frédéric Bisson has hosted L'Outaouais Maintenant from 3 to 5 p.m. every weekday since February 27, 2023.
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Frédéric Bisson- Host 104.7FM:
The month of November. You'll be hearing a lot about it. It's Movember, the month when we talk about men's health in relation to prostate cancer, which is sometimes a taboo subject. It shouldn't become one. We all need to feel comfortable talking about our prostate. Lynn Goneau from La Boîte à Grains naturopathe is with us today, as she is every Monday. Hello, Lynn. The prostate, that little gland, what does it look like?
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
The prostate is actually a small walnut-sized gland located just below the bladder that produces a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.
Frédéric Bisson - Radio host 104.7FM:
And then, from the age of forty onwards, you hear men saying whether or not it's working.
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
That's right. The prostate tends to increase in size. This causes inflammation and affects about 50% of men over 50. You can end up with difficulty in urinating or a constant need to urinate with incomplete emptying. It could be getting up several times a night to urinate, or difficulties with sexual functions such as erection and evacuation, or it could be a medical diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Frédéric Bisson - Radio host 104.7FM:
When things aren't going well for other people, there are ideas with diet, among other things. We'll talk about vitamins and supplements, but let's start with diet.
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
In fact, pumpkin seeds are one of the foods to choose because they help limit the growth of prostate cells while increasing urinary flow. What's more, they're a natural source of zinc. This mineral is anti-inflammatory. Research shows that up to 75% of men with prostate problems are zinc deficient. So it's very important that the pumpkin seeds you take are unsalted and unroasted, and preferably organic. It's really easy. Just buy a handful of pumpkin seeds and add them to your soup or oatmeal, or simply use them as a snack.
Frédéric Bisson - Host 104.7FM:
You're the one who introduced me to pumpkin seed butter. It's delicious. The color's a bit gross, but it's true that after arrachid butter, I'd say it tastes very, very good. Selenium. Now that it's in the diet, why should it help?
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
Yes, because it's a powerful antioxidant. And studies have shown that antioxidants reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 60%. So no more than three Brazil nuts a day. Just enough to get what you need, in fact.
Frédéric Bisson - Host 104.7FM:
Well, vitamin D3 is also important when it comes to the prostate.
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
That helps. Obviously to reduce inflammation, it's going to help. In fact, it will help remove inflammation, but all fruits, vegetables, anything rich in vitamin C such as yellow peppers and kiwis. Yes, and they have a very high concentration of vitamin C, even more than oranges.
Frédéric Bisson - Host 104.7FM:
If it was already pre-fried, I'd eat it all the time. Lifestyle is definitely one of the keys.
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
That's really the key. The good news is that physical activity is the best way to keep your prostate healthy. It helps reduce pain by producing anti-inflammatory substances, and it reduces the production of hormones that play a role in prostate cancer.
Frédéric Bisson - Radio host 104.7FM:
A walk.
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
Well, yes, because you don't really need to train like an athlete, just walk like you say, but it still has to be at an energetic pace at least three or four times a week. It could be indoor laps in the pool. And then, even if you look at the Gatineau city website under all the activities and sports, we really do have a wide variety to suit all tastes.
Frédéric Bisson - Host 104.7FM:
It's interesting because once you go to the doctor, often it's like a little too late. Your health is already a bit on the decline. Then it's kind of hard to start training.
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
Frédéric, when you're there, it's really the body that's giving you a very clear warning that you need to get back into shape, and then adopt good lifestyle habits, practice regular physical activity. As we said, eat a balanced diet, stop smoking. I don't know if there are any smokers left, but that's a direct cause of prostate cancer. And when you do all that, you can really help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Frédéric Bisson - Host 104.7FM:
Yes, well let's say it's not enough, let's say we realize we need a little extra help, what's your solution with extra this week?
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
There's one I like. It's Prostate Perform from New Roots Herbal. Prostate Perform actually relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Frédéric Bisson - Radio host 104.7FM:
That's when the prostate gets too big.
Lynn Goneau - Naturopath of La Boite à Grains:
Prostate Perform contains a blend of natural ingredients such as saw palmetto, because we know it's good for the prostate, selenium, zinc, the vitamin D we talked about earlier, and several powerful antioxidants. It's truly a complete formula designed to promote optimal prostate well-being. Don't forget, Frédéric, that if you're taking pharmaceutical drugs, you should always take them at least two hours before taking any supplements.
Prostate Perform contains phytosterols in various forms, including saw palmetto, soy, African plum (Pygeum africanum), and rye flower pollen, all standardized for effective results. Phytosterols are plant sterols with a proven track record in resolving BPH symptoms. The product also combines vitamins, minerals, amino...
