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Are coffee and alcohol bad when i have an enlarged prostate?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Studies show: Studies show a little alcohol daily helps with BPH however coffee increases BPH risk.

Answered 5/16/2016

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