How to Lower My PSA

PSA levels can be lowered through the use of drugs.

Preventing prostate cancer is an important priority for many men, especially those over 50, for whom the risk of developing a prostate-related illness is increased. Regular screening for prostate specific antigen levels (PSAs) is an effective tool in catching any diseases early, thus increasing the likelihood of successful treatment. There are a number of ways in which your PSA levels can be kept low.

Instructions

1. Visit your doctor. He or she will be able to screen your PSA levels and advise the best course of action. Never try to diagnose or treat yourself if you are not trained to do so.

2. Purchase over-the-counter painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs, as these have been proven to help lower your PSA levels. Make sure that only the recommended daily dosage is taken, otherwise you risk serious health issues.

3. Lower your cholesterol levels, as men with reduced cholesterol levels often have low PSA levels. Cholesterol can be reduced by taking prescription medications, or by an improved diet and exercise regime.

4. Take herbs to help reduce your PSA levels, such as PC-SPES: a Chinese supplement which includes licorice, isatis, ginseng and saw palmetto. Herbs are often used in Asia for lowering PSA levels, and this combination has been proven and endorsed through medical studies.

References

• US News Health: Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings
• Science Daily: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Also Lower PSA, But Whether They Cut Cancer Risk Is Still Not Known
• UCSF Medical Center: Study Shows Herbal Therapy Reduces PSA Levels in Prostate Cancer