8 Best Foods To Lower Your
Are you worried about your PSA levels?
Then you're not alone. As men reach 50, the PSA test becomes a hot topic of conversation.
A raised PSA level is not always a medical concern but may suggest a problem with your prostate.
Which is why many men want to lower their PSA levels naturally.
One way of doing this is paying attention to your diet.
With that said, here are the 8 best foods you can add to your diet today to help lower your PSA.
1. Tomatoes
There is certainly nothing ordinary about these everyday fruits. Lycopene, a powerful
antioxidant found in tomatoes, has been linked to a lowered risk of prostate cancer incidence.
In a 2006 clinical trial, researchers found
a 10.77% drop in PSA in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Further promising data
has also highlighted the relation between lycopene intake and prostate cancer risk.
A Cross-Sectional Study From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
concluded that sufficient lycopene intake could protect against the high risk of prostate cancer.
So adding cooked tomatoes to your lunch is a good idea!
2. Broccoli
Broccoli contains many complex and nutritional compounds – all of which help
reduce the risk of developing prostate problems.
Research has found that phytochemicals found in broccoli, such as sulforaphane,
specifically target and eliminate damaged prostate cells without compromising healthy prostate cells.
In a double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, 78 men with increasing PSA levels after a
radical prostatectomy took 60mg of sulforaphane daily. The study's authors reported that over
a 6-month period, mean changes in PSA levels were "significantly lower" for the sulforaphane group.
3. Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranates are a vibrant fruit that makes for a healthy breakfast topping. They are rich in
vitamins and minerals and are a high source of ellagic acid. Research suggests that ellagic
acid slows the growth of tumor cells and binds with cancer molecules to make them inactive.
In some studies of men with recurrent prostate cancer and rising PSA levels,
researchers found that drinking pomegranate juice
or taking pomegranate juice extract significantly slowed the PSA rate.
4. Turmeric
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice typically used for flavor and color in Asian cuisine.
Researchers have found that curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound.
This is important because scientists now believe that chronic,
low-grade inflammation plays a role in prostate disease.
In Japan, Dr. Shigeo Horie of Teikyo University
conducted a study that examined the link between turmeric and reduced PSA levels.
The study followed patients who did not have prostate cancer but did have high
PSA levels. After six months of using turmeric, the PSA levels of the patients dropped by 50%.
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