Prostateitis Patients Should Drink More Apple Juice
Prostateitis Patients Should Drink More Apple Juice
Prostatic fluid contains not only proteins and enzymes but also numerous trace elements, among which zinc is predominant. Reports indicate that zinc content in prostate tissue far exceeds that in other body tissues. But what exactly does zinc do in prostate tissue?
Foreign research revealed that prostatic fluid contains certain antibacterial components. Further studies proved this antibacterial substance is a zinc-containing protein, whose main component is zinc. Its antibacterial effect is similar to penicillin, hence named the "prostatic antibacterial factor." Furthermore, during chronic prostatitis, zinc levels significantly decrease and are hard to restore.
A clinical study abroad found apple juice has remarkable efficacy in treating zinc deficiency. This approach is known as the "apple therapy." Compared to conventional zinc supplements, apple juice proves more effective, safer, easier to digest and absorb, and better accepted by patients. Additionally, the effectiveness of "apple therapy" correlates positively with juice concentration—higher concentration yields better results. Therefore, regular consumption of apples is highly beneficial for chronic prostatitis patients.