A light diet helps prevent prostate cancer; the testicles are prone to problems and need careful protection.

A light diet can help prevent prostate cancer.

The causes of prostate cancer are complex. Currently known high-risk factors include age, race, genetics, diet, vasectomy, smoking, obesity, and other prostate diseases.

Among the risk factors, dietary factors that induce prostate cancer are the most preventable. Studies have shown that excessive intake of fatty foods increases the incidence of prostate cancer, while a diet rich in soy protein reduces its incidence. This is because excessive fat intake leads to increased cholesterol synthesis, which in turn leads to increased synthesis of androgens based on cholesterol. An increased testosterone ratio among androgens is a significant contributing factor to prostate cancer. Currently, it is considered ideal for fat to account for 10% to 20% of total dietary calories.

The lower incidence of prostate cancer in Asian countries is also related to the higher intake of soy protein. This is because soy foods are rich in phytoestrogens, whose chemical structure is similar to that of estrogen in the human body, and they have a certain inhibitory effect on androgens. Of course, dietary factors contributing to prostate cancer prevention go far beyond this. For example, catechins in green tea and vitamin E and selenium in fresh vegetables and fruits can also help prevent prostate cancer.

In summary, there are five key dietary points for preventing prostate cancer: First, the proportion of fat in total calories should be less than 20%; second, consume 20-40 grams of soy products daily; third, consume 200 micrograms of selenium daily; fourth, consume 400-800 IU of vitamin E daily; and fifth, drink plenty of green tea. Points three and four can be replaced by eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits.

The testicles are the most vulnerable part of the body.

The testicles are a man's "lifeblood," important male reproductive glands, the site of sperm production, and the secretion of large amounts of androgens. They are vital organs for reproduction and maintaining secondary sexual characteristics. For men, this is truly a very important organ, yet it is also quite fragile and prone to various diseases.

1. Orchitis

Orchitis is a condition caused by a combination of various pathogenic factors. It is an inflammatory condition of the testicles and a common cause of male infertility. There are many causes of orchitis, such as mumps, which can lead to testicular pain and swelling; gonorrhea can also cause orchitis.

2. Testicular injury

Testicular injuries can manifest in various ways, including contusions, ruptures, and dislocations. In severe cases, testicular tissue may be completely lost. Testicular injuries are mostly related to violence, car accidents, etc. After an injury, the testicles experience severe pain, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and even fainting or shock.

3. Testicular torsion

Testicular torsion has a rapid onset and is one of the most common acute conditions in the scrotum. Patients experience severe pain in one testicle and scrotum. Initially, the pain may be localized to the scrotum, but it will later spread to the lower abdomen and perineum. Symptoms may also include vomiting, nausea, fever, and redness, swelling, and tenderness in the genital area.

4. Testicular ischemic pain

Generally, this type of ischemic testicular pain is quite severe, worsening during activity and relieved by rest. Microscopic examination of the prostatic fluid is normal, and it is often caused by arterial stenosis due to testicular arteriosclerosis. Testicular arteriosclerosis is often a local manifestation of systemic vascular disease, mostly unilateral, and more common on the left side than the right. This disease is more common in the elderly.

Once the testicles develop a disease, the impact on a man will be very serious. If men want to maintain their virility, they must pay attention to taking good care of their vulnerable genitals.