Men with BPH or at risk of BPH are commonly advised to abstain from or limit their alcohol consumption for fear that it may enhance prostate growth and worsen lower-urinary-tract-symptoms. However, this advice may not be supported by the evidence. In fact, studies have suggested that men who consume alcohol may have a lower risk of BPH compared to men who do not drink.[1][2] This does not mean that you should take up drinking to prevent BPH, however, as there is no mechanistic evidence to explain how or why alcohol would reduce prostate growth.
Does alcohol worsen BPH?
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024