Prostate Problems? It Might Be Your Metabolism!
Mar 19, 2025•10 min
Episode description
Story at-a-glance
- BPH is not just a part of aging — While prostate enlargement becomes more common with age, research shows that metabolic dysfunction is also a key driver of disease progression
- Inflammation fuels prostate growth — Men with BPH have higher levels of inflammatory lipids that promote tissue remodeling and chronic inflammation
- Metabolic dysfunction worsens BPH severity — Research shows that men with both BPH and metabolic syndrome experience faster disease progression and greater symptom severity
- Omega-6 fats are a hidden culprit — Excess linoleic acid, the primary omega-6 fat in vegetable oils, fuels chronic inflammation and disrupts hormone balance. Studies suggest that a diet high in omega-6 fats drives prostate enlargement
- Targeting metabolic health helps slow or reverse BPH — Optimizing metabolic health by addressing polyunsaturated fat intake, hormonal imbalances and chronic inflammation is a more effective strategy than conventional symptom management