What are the causes of BPH?
The main cause is a hormonal change in men with increasing age. An increasing amount of dihydrotestosterone is released which in many cases entails an enlargement of the prostate. However, BPH is also a disease of modern society. A diet including too much animal protein and fat raises the level of cholesterol and thereby also the testosterone balance. A lack of exercise causes congestion in the pelvis which has a negative effect on the prostate.
