| What is PSA? | | | | lower PSA levels. |
| PSA means prostate-specific antigen. It is a | | | | 2. Regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables |
| protein-like substance that occurs in abundance in | | | | such as broccoli, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, |
| the fluid within the prostate and is produced by | | | | cauliflower, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, kale, |
| the prostate gland. High PSA levels may be an | | | | turnip greens, and turnips have been found to be |
| indication of noncancerous condition such as | | | | good for keeping up prostate health by |
| enlarged prostate or worse prostate cancer. Low | | | | obstructing enzymes that may create |
| levels of PSA are generally advantageous as they | | | | transformation in cells that may result in cancer. |
| will be linked to a lower possibility of having a | | | | Latest research revealed that men who are |
| prostate cancer. | | | | consuming a diet loaded with cruciferous |
| The test measures the level of PSA in the blood. | | | | vegetables had drastically lowered the threat of |
| Medical practitioners take a blood sample, and the | | | | prostate cancer. If you have elevated PSA levels |
| level of PSA is carefully examined in a laboratory. | | | | and would like to decrease cancer danger, then be |
| Since it is made by the body and may apply to | | | | sure to consume ample amounts of these types |
| creating awareness of disease, it is at times called | | | | of PSA lowering foods. |
| a tumor marker or a biological marker. | | | | 3. Consuming foods that have lower cholesterol |
| What are the causes of elevated PSA levels? | | | | levels have extensively been shown to influence |
| An elevated PSA level may be an indicator of | | | | the body. There are a variety of research studies |
| prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is most common | | | | that have associated levels of cholesterol and |
| in black men, older men and men with a family | | | | PSA. For this reason, lowering PSA levels may be |
| history of developing it. Based on the study of | | | | possible by consuming a diet that is low in |
| the National Cancer Institute, men can | | | | cholesterol. Instead of meat protein, try legumes |
| demonstrate high levels for several reasons: | | | | and soy. Soy has phytoestrogens, which may help |
| prostate swelling | | | | one to avoid prostate cancer. According to |
| Infection | | | | studies, Asian men whose diets have greatly |
| Inflammation | | | | depended on soy, encompass a lower possibility |
| age | | | | of prostate cancer. |
| race | | | | 4. Pomegranate juice is frequently recommended |
| What are the foods that lower PSA levels? | | | | for cancer prevention and overall wellness. This |
| 1. Foods that assist with prostate cancer | | | | sort of juice has been revealed in recent studies |
| deterrence can as well aid with its improvement | | | | to be helpful in helping to deal with high PSA levels. |
| and probably with maintaining lower PSA levels. | | | | These juices contain high levels of antioxidants, |
| Research has shown that foods such as | | | | which are well-known to support good health. |
| tomatoes and broccoli eaten together can possibly | | | | |