Fiber is known to have great benefits for the body. But recent research shows that consumption of too much fiber can reduce levels of estrogen and some other reproductive hormones.

Researchers discovered the 250 women aged 18 to 44 years, found women who consume excess fiber has several levels of estrogen . . . → Read More: High Fiber consumption hindering Pregnancy]]>

Fiber is known to have great benefits for the body. But recent research shows that consumption of too much fiber can reduce levels of estrogen and some other reproductive hormones.

Researchers discovered the 250 women aged 18 to 44 years, found women who consume excess fiber has several levels of estrogen and other reproductive hormones such as progesterone, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone lower.

High fiber intake, especially of fruits is also associated with higher risk of having anovulatori menstrual cycle, where the ovaries fail to release eggs. These findings have been reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This result does not mean it’s bad to consume fiber, but the amount that must be considered.

Eating high fiber foods do have many benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer and breast cancer. The experts recommend for adults in order to get as much fiber, 20 to 35 grams per day, but this amount of calorie intake depends on each person.

Anovulatori can be caused by several things, including excessive exercise, too little or a lot of body fat, thyroid gland dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder is a common cause of infertility. Women who do not ovulate regularly usually have irregular menstrual periods or none at all.

All the women who participated in this study are in good health and have regular menstrual periods. However, have reported that fiber intake is higher than what is recommended and is more likely to have at least one anovulatory cycle more than two months. The researchers measured anovulation by measuring the female reproductive-hormone levels more than two menstrual periods.

When the researchers take into account other factors that can affect ovulation include weight loss, race, level of exercise and calorie intake. Obtained a high fiber intake is connected about 10 times higher risk anovulatori.

“High fiber diet will reduce the activity of certain enzymes that cause the milk just a little estrogen hormone reabsorbed by the colon. In addition, fiber is also making more estrogen is wasted through the feces,” said J. Gaskins from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Rockville, Maryland, was quoted as saying by Reuters on Wednesday (4/11/2009).

But before you make a general recommendation, to do some more research so that there is much evidence that shows this.

Good news for people who like to drink coffee, tea and wine. Health experts say that the drink can prevent urinary tract infections. While the apple juice is not good for urine.

Lucky also for men, because the prostate gland located at the genitals is a stronghold of the entry of bacteria . . . → Read More: Coffee, Tea and Wine Prevent Urinary Tract Infection]]>

Good news for people who like to drink coffee, tea and wine. Health experts say that the drink can prevent urinary tract infections. While the apple juice is not good for urine.

Lucky also for men, because the prostate gland located at the genitals is a stronghold of the entry of bacteria in the urinary tract.

This was stated by Dr. dr. Parlindungan Siregar SpPD.KGH, in the seminar ‘Beware of Dehydration Effect On Health at Hotel Akmani, Jakarta, Kemis (22/10/2009).

“Coffee, wine, tea, and drink tea or citrus juice can increase the excretion of (expenditure) urine. And the high excretion may prevent urinary tract infections,” said Parlindungan.

According to him, the coffee can prevent and reduce bladder stones as much as 10 percent, 14 percent of tea and wine 39 per cent.

Parlindungan explained, when the excretion increases, osmotic regulation in the body also will increase. The hormone ADH (Anti Diuretics) and will decrease and make the volume of urine increased.

“When the volume of urine increases, the ability of a urinary tract antibacterial increased, and bladder stone disease can be prevented,” he explained.

Described, good urine is yellow, almost translucent white, pH neutral and odorless. Should within 24 hours, urine in the body out as much as 2 liters.

“So, to remove as much urine, the body should drink more water than 2 liters,” said Parlindungan.

In addition to coffee, tea or wine, other beverages, according Parlindungan to prevent urinary tract infections is beer.

“Drinking beer is good, but there contraindication, namely increased uric acid,” explained a specialist in internal medicine at the RSCM.

There is a good drink, there should also be avoided. According to studies conducted Parlindungan, apple juice was not good for urine.

“Although the apple has a good vitamin, but it could increase the risk of stone up to 35 percent,” explained Parlindungan.

Another fact revealed Parlindungan is about the risk of kidney stones among men and women, who were more experienced women.

“The channel length of the urethra more men than women. Men also have a prostate gland, which was able to excrete an antibiotic to fight bacterial infections. The two differences that make men less urinary tract infections. Fortunately for a man,” explained Parlindungan.

Urinary tract infections can make kidney function decreases, pain when urinating as well as kidney stones.

“If women have no symptoms of illness after urinating, have to be examined. And if he’s also experienced, careful could be a sign of prostate cancer,” he said.

For that, get used to drinking 2-3 liters of water a day, or about 8-10 glasses (glass size 250 ml) each day can reduce the risk of bladder tract infections.

“But for older people is the opposite yes. Do not be too often drinking water, enough just 1.5 liters a day,” said Parlindungan.

Excess water in the elderly were able to make sodium in the body decreases and experiencing symptoms called Hiponatrium. When sodium is reduced, the body becomes limp and sleepy.

“Usually when people sleepy or weak, especially parents, easy to stumble and break bones can result,” he explained.