When it comes to men’s “gas stations,” some may think of oysters, but that’s actually not the case. While oysters do supplement the amino acids needed by the body, they are quite troublesome to prepare and not very hygienic, and as a cool food, they can also be somewhat harmful to men’s digestive systems.
The “gas station” for men we are talking about refers to a natural food that can improve prostate issues—tomato lycopene from the nightshade family.
Regarding prostate issues, many men in our country are actually not aware of them, while abroad, over 80% of men pay special attention to their prostate health. This is because prostate problems often go unnoticed in young and middle-aged men and only become concentrated and pronounced in older age, thus posing hidden dangers to men’s health.
It is essential for men to take good care of their prostates since the prostate is one of the few glands in the human body that has both internal and external secretion functions. It is also one of the main components that contributes to fertilization and is one of the most important parts of a man’s body, so it must be protected.
A food that is called a man’s “gas station” can help strengthen the kidneys and protect the prostate!
According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: nightshade tomato lycopene treats deficiencies, strengthens yang, detoxifies, replenishes male and female essence and qi, and promotes radiant skin while preventing fatigue.
Research shows that lycopene is widely distributed throughout various organs and tissues in the human body, with a primary distribution in blood, adrenal glands, testicles, prostate, uterus, and other organs. Notably, it is highest in the testicles and adrenal glands, reducing the abnormal sperm rate and mitigating testicular damage and oxidative stress, thus playing an important role in protecting reproductive functions. An old saying in our country goes, “you supplement what you eat,” so regularly consuming nightshade tomato lycopene can help replenish the kidneys and boost energy for men.
Furthermore, in a research report published by the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio in 1999, it was mentioned that an evaluation of 12 studies from different organizations around the world found that nightshade tomato lycopene can increase sperm count, improve sperm motility, and reduce the number of malformed sperm. This is why many foreign men consume it as a “gas station” when preparing for pregnancy.
Additionally, ensuring a daily water intake of 3000-3500ml is also beneficial for the prostate. Frequent urination can dilute concentrated urine, reducing the toxic effects of urine on the prostate. Maintaining hygiene, taking warm baths, and moderating sexual activity are also good methods for protecting the prostate.
