Eight to ten cups of water each day is sufficient to keep the prostate happy and healthy. Some individuals may need to boost their fluid intake, however, depending on different factors. Experts at UCI Urology point out that body size is one such factor that may influence this equation. This sentiment was echoed by preventive medicine specialist Dr. Roxanne B. Sukol, who told the Cleveland Clinic, “Your size, metabolism, location, diet, physical activity and health all factor into how much water you need.”
The timing of one’s water intake can be of particular importance to those diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. Medically referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the noncancerous condition mostly affects men over the age of 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Among other symptoms, those with BPH often experience urinary tract infections (UTI) and/or nocturia. Keeping the body adequately hydrated can help keep UTIs at bay, but too much water can exacerbate nighttime urination. For this reason, the Midwest Institute for Non-Surgical Therapy (MINT) suggests people with BPH consume eight or more glasses of water daily, but to slow their intake during evening hours and cut off all water intake completely about two to three hours prior to sleep.