Prostate health

Prostate-health recommendations include managing urinary symptoms with low-dose tadalafil when appropriate, supporting regular bowel movements, monitoring inflammation and PSA, and watching for changes in urination.

• Daily tadalafil: Daily doses of 2.5–5 mg can help urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate and may also help erectile function. Possible downsides include a slight blood-pressure drop and changes in red-green color perception; discuss suitability with a clinician. 1 2
• Fiber and probiotics: Prebiotic fiber, probiotics, and enough dietary fiber to support regular bowel movements may help reduce constipation and the risk of prostate infections. Chronic constipation, colitis, or bacterial overgrowth in the colon may contribute to infection risk. 3
• Testosterone and inflammation: The discussion links prostate health with reducing inflammation and notes that higher CRP is a general marker of inflammation. 4
• Screening: PSA monitoring is important, with interpretation depending on age and medication use; prostate MRI is another tool that can assess prostate structure and function. 5 6
• Urinary symptoms: Pay attention to urgency, frequent urination—especially at night—hesitancy, weak or stop-start stream, and difficulty fully emptying the bladder. 7