Posted by -Beyond Health on Nov 3rd 2025

Understanding Prostate Problems — Inevitable or Not?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Inevitable—or Preventable?

By age 80, approximately 90% of men have an enlarged prostate, medically referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In conventional medicine, BPH is now widely regarded as an almost inevitable consequence of aging.

At Beyond Health, we don’t accept inevitability as destiny.

Understanding BPH and Its Risks

The prostate gland surrounds the urethra. As it enlarges, it can compress the urethral channel, leading to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that range from mildly annoying to severely debilitating.

Common symptoms include:

Weak or interrupted urine stream
Difficulty starting or stopping urination
A feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
Dribbling
Frequent urination, especially at night
Urgency or sudden need to urinate
Burning or pain during urination

Over time, irritation and damage to the urethral lining can increase the risk of urinary tract infections.

If left unaddressed, progressive BPH may lead to:

Bladder stones
Incontinence
Pain during intercourse
Erectile dysfunction
Acute urinary retention
Permanent bladder or kidney damage

In severe cases, complete blockage of urine flow can become life-threatening.

What Causes BPH?

Conventional medicine has yet to identify a definitive cause, but hormonal shifts during andropause—particularly rising estrogen relative to testosterone—are widely believed to play a role.

At Beyond Health, we view BPH through a different lens.

Our Core Principle:

All disease has two root causes: deficiency and toxicity.
Correct the cause, and healing follows.

BPH as a Nutritional Deficiency Disorder

Renowned integrative physician Jonathan V. Wright, MD has long considered BPH to be primarily a nutritional deficiency disease, particularly involving zinc and essential fatty acids.

Zinc: The Prostate’s Critical Mineral

The prostate contains more zinc than any other organ or gland in the male body.
Zinc deficiency is common, especially with aging:
- Absorption declines with age
- Nearly half of elderly men are deficient
- Modern soils are zinc-depleted
- Food processing and cooking further reduce zinc availability

Dr. Wright has successfully treated men with LUTS using:

Zinc: 60–90 mg daily, balanced with
Copper: ~6 mg daily, plus
GLA (gamma-linolenic acid): 600–900 mg daily

Symptom improvement often occurs within 2–3 months, with maximal benefit by 4–6 months, after which dosages can typically be reduced.

Importantly, zinc requires vitamin B6 for conversion into a form readily utilized by the prostate—yet B6 deficiency is also widespread.

Fatty Acid Imbalance and Prostate Health

An unfavorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio—too little omega-3 and too much omega-6—is associated with both BPH and prostate cancer.

Omega-3s: fish oil, flaxseed oil
Omega-6s: industrial seed oils, conventionally raised meats

Correcting this imbalance through diet and supplementation is a foundational strategy.

Toxicity: The Xenoestrogen Connection

Another respected physician, John R. Lee, MD, emphasized the role of environmental xenoestrogens—estrogen-mimicking chemicals found in:

Pesticides
Plastics
Industrial pollutants

As men age, natural estrogen levels rise. Xenoestrogens add to this burden, tipping hormonal balance toward prostate enlargement and dysfunction.

Dr. Lee’s recommendations included:

Eating organic foods
Storing food in glass instead of plastic
Increasing dietary fiber to promote estrogen elimination
Reducing excess body fat (fat tissue produces estrogen)

He also found topical progesterone cream helpful in some men with LUTS and prostate disease.

The Metabolic Link

More recent research has linked BPH with:

Insulin resistance
Metabolic syndrome

Strategies that support prostate health here include:

Weight loss
Regular exercise
Moderate carbohydrate intake
Improved blood-sugar regulation

Herbal and nutritional support, such as Beyond Health’s Glucose Control, may be beneficial in addressing this metabolic component.

A Comprehensive, Preventive Strategy

Prostate health is not about a single nutrient or supplement—it’s about correcting deficiencies, reducing toxic burdens, and restoring metabolic balance.

Foundational steps include:

A nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet
High-quality supplementation (such as Beyond Health’s Wellness Kits—Kit #4 for those with chronic disease)
Reducing environmental hormone disruptors
Supporting blood-sugar balance

To further support prostate function, Beyond Health’s new and improved Prostate Support formula can play a critical role as part of a comprehensive program.

The Bottom Line

BPH may be common—but it is not inevitable.

When underlying nutritional deficiencies, toxic exposures, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic dysfunctions are addressed, prostate health can often be stabilized, improved, and protected for years to come.