The PSA is produced by the cells in your PSA testis.PSA levels in blood are measured with a PSA test.Other factors that may increase PSA levels include an enlarged or inflammation of the prostrate, taking testosterone, older age and even riding a bicycle, so it's important to investigate the levels above this threshold.Lowering PSA levels can be done with medical treatment.
Step 1: Avoid foods that have high levels of PSA.
Blood levels of PSA seem to be increased by certain foods.Diets rich in dairy products and animal fat have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.Changing to a diet that's low in saturated fat and high in fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of cancer.Dairy products seem to cause higher levels of a growth factor that is linked to high PSA levels and poor health.Other foods to avoid include sugar, saturated fats, fried foods, eggs, potatoes that are not organic, alcohol, and foods from cans.Turkey and chicken are lower in fat than other types of meat.A low-fat diet may reduce the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia.Substitute fish for meat more often.Omega 3 fats found in fish have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer.Dark blue/purple berries and grapes, as well as dark green veggies, tend to be highest inAntioxidant, which prevent the damaging effects of oxidation on tissues, organs, and glandsAlong with changing your diet, make sure to avoid exposure to environmental toxins.
Step 2: Get more tomatoes.
Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, which is a carotenoid that protects tissues from stress and helps them use energy better.Diets rich in tomatoes and tomato products, such as tomato sauces and pastes, are linked to lower risks of prostate cancer and reduce PSA levels in the blood.When tomatoes are cooked, it's easier for the body to absorb and utilize lycopene.More lycopene may be available from diced tomatoes cooked with olive oil.The main source of lycopene in the American diet is tomato-based products.If you don't like tomatoes, you can still get the benefits of lycopene by taking a supplement.
Step 3: The juice from the pomegranate is very sweet.
Some of the compounds in the juice are good for the body and can keep PSA levels low.The seeds, flesh and peels from pomegranates have powerful anti-oxidants in them.The growth of cancer cells and the amount of PSA in the blood can be slowed by the use of these phytochemicals.The immune system and the body's repair of its tissues are two things that positively impact PSA levels.Try to drink a glass of juice each day.If you don't like pure pomegranate juice, look for a sweeter juice blend that has pomegranate in it.Pick the most pure and natural products.It's a good idea to take a daily supplement of pomegranate extract because it can be destroyed by processing.
Step 4: Consider adding Pomi-T to your diet.
Pomi-T contains raw powdered pomegranate, broccoli, green tea, and turmeric.Pomi-T lowers PSA levels in patients with cancer.The ingredients have anti-cancer properties, but when they're combined there seems to be a synergistic effect that increases effectiveness.The men were taking the supplement for six months.They found that Pomi-T does not cause negative side effects.Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable high in sulfur-based compounds, which fight cancer.The more broccoli you cook, the less beneficial it becomes.Carotenoids in green tea can help kill cancer cells and lower PSA levels in the blood.Lowering the temperature of the water will reduce the strength of green tea.The component responsible for lowering PSA levels by restricting the spread of cancer cells is found in turmeric.
Step 5: Try to add PC-SPES.
PC-SPES is a supplement made from the extracts of Chinese herbs.It is commercially available at most health food stores.According to research done in 2000, PC-SPES can reduce PSA levels in men with advanced prostrate disease.Researchers believe that PC-SPES lowers testosterone levels in men, which shrinks the prostrate and reduces PSA levels.The men who took PC-SPES for two years had their PSA levels drop by 80% or more after they stopped taking the supplements.PC-SPES is a mixture of a number of plants.
Step 6: Talk to your doctor about the PSA test results.
The majority of men get a PSA blood test because they have symptoms such as deep Pelvic pain, trouble urinating, blood in semen and/or Erectile Function, but many other conditions affect the prostrate.PSA test results are not definitive for cancer because they have many false positives.Your doctor will take into account the PSA test result, as well as your personal history, a physical exam of the prostrate, and possibly a tissue sample, before making a diagnosis.It used to be that a PSA test less than 4 ng/mL was considered healthy and a reading greater than 10 is considered high risk for the disease.Ask about alternative PSA testing.Percent-free PSA only looks at the free circulating PSA in the blood, not the total PSA level, and PSA velocity uses the results of other PSA tests to determine the change of PSA levels over.
Step 7: Take aspirin if you are considering doing so.
Aspirin and other NSAIDs can help lower PSA levels when taken regularly according to research conducted in 2008.Regular male users of aspirin have almost 10% lower PSA levels on average compared to men who don't take aspirin or other NSAID; however, talk to your doctor about the risks.Men with advanced prostrate cancer and non-smokers are the aspirin users who experience the biggest impact on their PSA levels.The safest option for men who want to take baby aspirin for a long time is low-dose coated aspirin.There is a reduced risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases because the blood thinners make it less able to clot.
Step 8: Other medications can lower PSA levels, so talk to your doctor.
PSA levels can be lowered by several other medications, although most are not meant for diseases related to the urology.It's not a good idea to take medications for conditions you don't have to lower PSA levels in order to benefit from them.5-alpha reductase inhibitors are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or urinary symptoms.PSA levels may be lowered as a secondary benefit, but not in every man who takes them.If you're also taking calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure, the secondary benefit of Cholesterol-lowering medications like Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor is lost.Water pills are used to treat high blood pressure.Lower PSA levels are associated with long-term use of thiazide diuretics.