When it comes to men’s “gas station,” some may think of oysters, but in fact, oysters, while rich in essential amino acids for the body, are troublesome and unhygienic to prepare. Additionally, being a cooling food, they can be harmful to men’s stomach.
What we are discussing here as a man’s “gas station” is a natural food that can help improve prostate health – lycopene from the tomato family.
Prostate issues are often overlooked by many men in China, whereas over 80% of men abroad are particularly concerned about their prostate health. This is because prostate problems tend to remain silent during young adulthood and only manifest prominently in middle to old age, posing a hidden threat to men’s health.
Men must protect their prostate, as it is one of the few dual-function glands in the body, responsible for both internal and external secretions, a crucial component of semen essential for fertilization and one of the most important parts for men’s health. Thus, it must be protected.
One food known as the “gas station” for men, it promotes vitality and protects the prostate!
Described in “Compendium of Materia Medica”: lycopene from the tomato family, treats deficiency, strengthens Yang, detoxifies, replenishes male and female essence and qi, nourishes blood and skin to keep it soft and smooth. Prevents exhaustion and damage.
Studies show that lycopene is widely distributed in various organs and tissues in the human body, mainly found in blood, adrenal glands, testes, prostate, uterus, with the highest concentration in the testes and adrenal glands. It helps reduce abnormal sperm rate, lower testicular damage, and oxidative stress, playing a vital role in protecting reproductive functions. As the saying goes in China, “you are what you eat,” so regularly consuming lycopene from the tomato family is beneficial for men’s kidney and qi.
Additionally, as early as 1999, an experimental report from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA mentioned that after evaluating 12 studies from various countries, it was found that lycopene from the tomato family can increase sperm count, improve sperm motility, and reduce the number of abnormal sperm, hence many men worldwide consume it when preparing for conception, referring to it as the “gas station” for men.
Furthermore, ensuring a daily intake of 3000-3500ml of water is also beneficial for the prostate. Increased urination helps dilute highly concentrated urine, reducing the damage of toxins in urine to the prostate. Similarly, maintaining hygiene, warm baths, and controlling sexual activity are all good ways to protect the prostate.
