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How much do diet and exercise play in slowing down a climbing PSA. 14 years ago I had a radical and the PSA was zero for 10 years. Then it started to climb. The Doc did CT , bone scan, MRI . and found nothing. At PSA of 2 they did radiation on the bed. Two more CT , bone san over the past two years and finding nothing. I started a Diet and exercise program six months ago-- no sugar , no red meat, 10,000 every day. My PSA is now almost 17. I read very mixed review on hormone treatment. Not sure what to do??? one item I had leukemia for 12 year before the prostate cancer -- and the Onacologist that save my life then is my doctor now
Prior message too long to give highlights. Here is info on cooked tomatoes and lycopene.
Lycopene, a naturally occurring chemical found mostly in tomatoes, but also in watermelons, pink grapefruits, guava, and papaya, has long been touted as one of the most “prostate healthy” compounds available. Why?
Among other things, lycopene acts as a powerful antioxidant and helps protect the body against cancer. During normal cellular processes, extra oxygen atoms, or free radicals, are often produced and are used by the body to destroy foreign invaders like bacteria. However, Eating at least two servings a week of tomato sauce can significantly decrease the risk of developing prostate cancer (Study also says retards advanced aggressive prostate cancers.
As we noted above, it’s possible that the benefits offered by lycopene are best realized when derived from tomato-based sources, both because of the way it interacts with other nutrients in the fruit, and because of the way it is absorbed by the body when ingested from food-based sources. The combination of these factors might therefore make tomato-based foods more potent than lycopene supplementation in the fight against prostate cancer cell growth.
Why would tomato sauce be better than tomatoes? It’s unclear exactly why, but it seems that processing and cooking a tomato releases compounds such as lycopene from their storage sites within the fruit, changing the way that these nutrients are absorbed and used in the body, and therefore changing the way the lycopene affects the growth of prostate cancer cells.
So What Does This All Mean?
The benefits of lycopene in delaying prostate cancer growth are likely best obtained through tomato-based products rather than supplementation, and cooked or processed tomatoes seem to be an even better source of the nutrient. A minimum of 2 servings per week of tomato sauce, roughly a half cup per serving, can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer and of prostate cancer progression, but how much is needed to maximize the benefits, and whether tomato-based foods can prevent the development of prostate cancer in men with HGPIN, remains unknown.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. Lycopene, a naturally occurring chemical found mostly in tomatoes, and to a lesser degree in watermelons, pink grapefruits, papaya, and guava, acts as a powerful antioxidant, and helps protect the body against cancer.
2. Because processing and cooking foods change the way that lycopene is absorbed and used in the body, lycopene supplements may not provide the same benefits as cooked tomato products. If possible, you should get your lycopene from regular consumption of cooked tomatoes or tomato products.
3. A very large and long-term study has shown that consuming at least two servings of tomato sauce per week confers a significantly lower risk of developing organ-confined prostate cancer, locally advanced disease, and metastatic disease.
Lycopene, a naturally occurring chemical found mostly in tomatoes, but also in watermelons, pink grapefruits, guava, and papaya, has long been touted as one of the most “prostate healthy” compounds available. Why?
Among other things, lycopene acts as a powerful antioxidant and helps protect the body against cancer. During normal cellular processes, extra oxygen atoms, or free radicals, are often produced and are used by the body to destroy foreign invaders like bacteria. However, Eating at least two servings a week of tomato sauce can significantly decrease the risk of developing prostate cancer (Study also says retards advanced aggressive prostate cancers.
As we noted above, it’s possible that the benefits offered by lycopene are best realized when derived from tomato-based sources, both because of the way it interacts with other nutrients in the fruit, and because of the way it is absorbed by the body when ingested from food-based sources. The combination of these factors might therefore make tomato-based foods more potent than lycopene supplementation in the fight against prostate cancer cell growth.
Why would tomato sauce be better than tomatoes? It’s unclear exactly why, but it seems that processing and cooking a tomato releases compounds such as lycopene from their storage sites within the fruit, changing the way that these nutrients are absorbed and used in the body, and therefore changing the way the lycopene affects the growth of prostate cancer cells.
So What Does This All Mean?
The benefits of lycopene in delaying prostate cancer growth are likely best obtained through tomato-based products rather than supplementation, and cooked or processed tomatoes seem to be an even better source of the nutrient. A minimum of 2 servings per week of tomato sauce, roughly a half cup per serving, can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer and of prostate cancer progression, but how much is needed to maximize the benefits, and whether tomato-based foods can prevent the development of prostate cancer in men with HGPIN, remains unknown.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. Lycopene, a naturally occurring chemical found mostly in tomatoes, and to a lesser degree in watermelons, pink grapefruits, papaya, and guava, acts as a powerful antioxidant, and helps protect the body against cancer.
2. Because processing and cooking foods change the way that lycopene is absorbed and used in the body, lycopene supplements may not provide the same benefits as cooked tomato products. If possible, you should get your lycopene from regular consumption of cooked tomatoes or tomato products.
3. A very large and long-term study has shown that consuming at least two servings of tomato sauce per week confers a significantly lower risk of developing organ-confined prostate cancer, locally advanced disease, and metastatic disease.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation www.prostatecancerfoundation.org has extensive
study of current research on cancer and nutrition. Here are the highlights.
Good luck with your rising PSA. You might also post to Cancer Survivors Network on American Cancer Society website. Richard
study of current research on cancer and nutrition. Here are the highlights.
Good luck with your rising PSA. You might also post to Cancer Survivors Network on American Cancer Society website. Richard
please check into the Budwig diet
also check wwwdotbeckwithfamilydotcom and read about cliff beckwith and how he beat stage 4 prostate cancer
also check wwwdotbeckwithfamilydotcom and read about cliff beckwith and how he beat stage 4 prostate cancer
Hi,
The role of dietary habits are unquestionable in preventing many cancers depending upon the locations. With respect to prostate cancer it is difficult to mention about the diet roles. Any query your welcome
The role of dietary habits are unquestionable in preventing many cancers depending upon the locations. With respect to prostate cancer it is difficult to mention about the diet roles. Any query your welcome
The role of dietary interventions is scant making firm recommendations a difficult task. Of the available information currently supplementation with Vit E, selenium, coenzyme Q, Vit C (I’m assuming the 10000 you wrote down is Vit C) shows no benefit. For low fat diet and soy supplements there is conflicting evidence, at most a delay in PSA rise (may reach a two-fold increase in PSA doubling time) is seen but not a significant reduction in PSA level. Watch out for herbal supplements (like PC SPES) which have hormones in them and thus may deliver a PSA reduction but would have unwanted constituents like coumadin (may cause bleeding). You may wish to try the soy supplements and continue low fat diet – but perhaps a discussion of hormones with your oncologist is also called for.
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