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How to Lower Your PSA Levels Naturally Related Links Herbs to Raise Your Testosterone Level Foods That Increase Erectile Performance Exercises to Improve ED Yoga to Strengthen Erectile Performance Yoga At Your Desk to Release Tension Foods That Help You Maintain Your Erection Normal Penis Size Get Lean Diet for Men April 15, 2011 By L. Carr, Associate Editor and Featured Columnist The health of your prostate is vitally important for men of any age. But for men over a certain age, it's critical. Many men worry about the risk of prostate cancer and seek reassurance from the PSA test. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a protein produced by the cells in your prostate gland. According to experts, the PSA test (where levels of PSA in the blood are measured) helps detect prostate cancer in men above the age of 50. The higher your PSA levels, the higher your chance of getting prostate cancer. How high is too high? What is the normal range for healthy PSA levels? And how can you bring your PSA levels down naturally if you’re creeping towards the dangerous end of the scale? Healthy PSA Levels PSA levels are difficult to interpret and there is no convenient scale for measurement. But, generally speaking, "5" is the key number. PSA levels above "5" are recognized by all leading medical authorities as cause for concern. In one 2004 study from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, prostate cancer was diagnosed in 15.2 percent of men with a PSA level at or below 4.0 ng/mL. Fifteen percent (15%) of these men had high-grade cancers. In a 1997 study from The Washington University School of Medicine, 25% to 35% of men who had a PSA level between 4.1 and 9.9 ng/mL were found to have prostate cancer, meaning that nearly 75 percent didn’t have cancer. PSA Chart The levels of PSA that should signal danger are confusing, and that’s why the National Cancer Institute at the U.S. National Institutes of Health does not class certain levels as “normal” or “abnormal”. However, the following PSA chart gives some indication of high levels, low levels and medium levels to watch out for: Information from Cancer Research UK According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Prostate Cancer, men need additional treatment if their PSA level has doubled in fewer than three years or they have a change in PSA levels of greater than 0.75 ng/mL per year. PSA Levels Controversy According to the National Cancer Institute at the U.S. National Institutes of Health and other experts, there are many more reasons that PSA levels may be elevated, other than cancer. The PSA test can produce false-positive results. It’s not by any means certain that you will develop cancer if your test result comes out at 10 ng/mL or higher. According to the National Health Service, UK over 65 percent of men with a raised PSA level don’t have prostate cancer. The most frequent benign causes of high PSA levels are prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (also known as BPH or enlargement of the prostate). Don’t get on your bike. According to a 1996 study from Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital, Denver, Colorado, strenuous bike riding can mildly raise PSA levels, enough to affect the test. Men are advised to avoid sexual activity before the test, as sex may also raise levels. Statins can lower PSA levels, according to a 2009 study from Henry Ford Hospital that looked at men with prostate cancer. Your high PSA levels alone don’t indicate you will get cancer. However, taking some of the following advice may help you on the right path to lower PSA levels and greater prostate health. The Ideal Diet For Lowering PSA Levels What’s the best overall diet for low PSA levels and for a healthy, protective effect concerning prostate problems? The answer is simple and it also helps out on numerous other health fronts. According to 2008 research from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester a diet low in saturated fat and high in vegetable – not animal – protein is key to increasing the “doubling time” of PSA levels (the time it takes for PSA levels to increase by 100 percent.) In 2006, UCLA researchers discovered that including more omega-3 fatty acids and less omega-6 fatty acids in the diet reduced PSA levels and also prostate cancer tumor growth. Tumor cell growth rates decreased by 22 percent and PSA levels by 77 percent when patients consumed a healthier balance of fatty acids, compared with the patients that received all omega-6 fatty acids. Which Vegetables Lower PSA Levels? When it comes to lowering PSA levels and protecting against prostate cancer, take a bite out of broccoli and tomato. But make sure you eat them together. Confused? A 2007 research study from the University of Illinois discovered that broccoli and tomato combined slowed prostate tumor growth more than eating either vegetable alone. Why? Researchers aren’t sure. But both veggies are good for you and where’s the harm in a little creative food combination? A 2007 study from researchers at the National Cancer Institute found a diet filled with cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts cuts PSA levels and that eating cauliflower once a week cuts the risk of prostate cancer in half. Stock up on these vegetables for a better chance of lower PSA levels, and better health in general. Pomegranate Power for PSA Levels? The powerful pomegranate seems to pack a punch when it comes to helping lower PSA levels and slow the development of prostate cancer. Eight ounces of pomegranate juice a day delays the progression of localized prostate cancers, according to researchers at UCLA in 2006, as well as increasing by nearly four times the period during which PSA levels in men being treated for prostate cancer remained stable. Pomegranate juice is thought to possess anti-inflammatory effects and high levels of antioxidants. Eat Soy To Lower Your PSA Levels Soy and isoflavones are reported wonder-foods when it comes to lowering the risk of prostate cancer but what’s the evidence? One 2004 study from the University of South Florida, Tampa showed the use of isoflavones in men with prostate cancer in the early stages reduced PSA levels. Soy contains phytoestrogens, nutrients that act a lot like estrogen hormone in the body. Definite evidence on soy’s prostate-protective power is still pending, however. Green Tea, Prostate Cancer and PSA Levels The polyphenols in green tea cause significant reductions in PSA levels, according to a 2009 study by researchers at the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Some patients in the study showed more than a 30 per cent reduction in PSA levels over the course of the research. The polyphenols in green tea are antioxidants, possible powerhouses in the fight against cancers. Aspirin Lowers PSA Levels? Taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is significantly linked with lower PSA levels, that’s according to a 2008 study from researchers at Vanderbilt University. PSA levels were nine percent lower in men taking aspirin compared with men who did not use the over-the-counter drug. To lower PSA levels, take a wide look at your diet, your activity levels and your weight. Making healthy changes is good at any age, but particularly as you move past 50. 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