{"id":31322,"date":"2021-10-29T07:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=31322"},"modified":"2023-09-05T15:46:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T15:46:29","slug":"6-ways-to-naturally-lower-your-psa-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/6-ways-to-naturally-lower-your-psa-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Lower Your PSA Level Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a male 55 or older, your doctor may suggest it’s high time you get a PSA test, especially if you have a family history of prostate cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is your first PSA screening and you have no idea what to expect, this may be worrying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, don\u2019t let a simple PSA blood test overwhelm you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of men out there getting a PSA test just like you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, 39% of men from 55 to 69 years did a PSA test in 2018. That\u2019s a pretty big chunk of the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your PSA results came back relatively high and you are looking for natural ways to lower them, then you\u2019ve come to the right place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We compiled some practical information that anyone can find useful.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, they can\u2019t replace proper medical care. But, they can offer the kind of results you are looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn what PSA is, common causes for elevated PSA, and how to lower your PSA level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facts about PSA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prostate specific antigen, or PSA for short, is a protein that the prostate gland produces. Most of the PSA is in semen, whereas a fraction can be released into the bloodstream.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason people check their PSA is to spot early signs of prostate cancer<\/a>. When successful, a PSA test lessens the odds of dying for those who do have prostate cancer. It\u2019s used as a method of reassurance when dealing with a serious condition such as this one.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then again, it can make you worry when waiting for the results. That\u2019s because a lot of people see high PSA as a cancer indicator. But that\u2019s not always the case. There are many other causes of high PSA levels, which we discuss below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical PSA levels <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The PSA test measures the amount of PSA molecules in the blood. This protein can be created by non-cancerous and cancerous prostate tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, to know if your PSA is rising, you should look at the normal or baseline levels. Basically, the PSA skyrockets with age. That\u2019s mainly due to age-induced prostate growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look below at our chart of PSA levels by age<\/a>, to give you an estimate of a normal PSA level for your age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>Normal (baseline) PSA (in ng\/mL)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
40 to 49<\/td>0 to 2.5<\/td><\/tr>
50 to 59<\/td>0 to 3.5<\/td><\/tr>
60 to 69<\/td>0 to 4.5<\/td><\/tr>
70 or over<\/td>0 to 6.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Although the screening test may show normal levels, it\u2019s still important to do regular cancer screenings. When a person has a predisposition to prostate cancer, taking the right precautions can come a long way.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What causes elevated PSA levels?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some potential causes of high PSA levels include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n