Hi, I am a 73 years old male with a recently U/S discovered enlarged prostate. I have had urinary problems for some years and several repeats of UTI that seem to be diet related. I now find that any sugar, acidic foods or oily or fatty foods lowers my urine PH and poor dietary care has caused me to require 4 separate catheter insertions since 2015.
I have reduced my food intake to a mash of potato and carots plus spinach in a toasted sandwich of wheat bread, with the only beverage being alkaline water. This diet, in conjunction with the use of a moderate amount of baking soda allows me to maintain a reasonably balanced urine Ph around 7.5 to 8.00. This allows me to have "A" class urination, and reduced night time bathroom visits. A great night is two trips to the CR.
A recent lapse of sensibility with peanut intake reduced my PH to 5.00.
My U/S tests found no real problems....just an enlarged prostate.
All-in-all, I have hopes of reducing the size of my prostrate and enjoying easier and less nighttime urinary visits but I think that my future diet will probably have to remain as it is now. Too bad...my wife is a great cook!
Has anybody else had a similar experience? Is there any advice for people like me who have disrespected their body with food and alcohol abuse? Cheers.