ABSTRACT

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common nonmalignant condition of prostate occurring in aging man. Even though BPH is a major public health problem, causing high morbidity and substantial worsening the quality of life, little is known about its risk factors. It's a multifactorial disease. Studies revealed that family history, hormonal imbalance and growth factors as etiological factors in the development of BPH. This review focuses on the dietary factors as an etiologic factor and use of statins treatment/prevention of BPH.