The PSA Score, also known as the Prostate Specific Antigen score, is a blood test that identifies potential abnormalities in the prostate gland. Potential prostate abnormalities include enlarged prostate, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH, prostatitis, which is inflammation in the tissue in and around the prostate, or the dreaded prognosis of prostate cancer. A normal prostate gland is soft to the touch and about the size of a walnut. There are natural methods to lower the PSA level, including a prostate supplement, and lifestyle changes that include a prostate diet.
What is a normal PSA score?
The PSA score will generally increase naturally as men age. Prostate Specific Antigen test scores for men below the age of 40 with a healthy prostate is 3-4. Prostate problems tend to develop in men between the ages of 50 and 65. Normal PSA levels for men in this age group is 4-6. It is recommended that men in this target age range should have a yearly PSA test and digital rectal exam (DRE). If the PSA numbers rise above 6 for men 50-65, your urologist will do further testing to identify a potential prostate problem. Doctors will also monitor PSA velocity, which is how fast the numbers go up. For men above age 65, a PSA score of 5-7 is considered normal, but will be monitored. If the PSA numbers are above 7, your urologist will do further testing to identify a potential problem, such as enlarged prostate, prostate infection or prostate cancer.
Once the prostate problem is identified, there are several methods to lower PSA levels without the use of prescription medication, such as Flomax and Avodart.
Methods to Lower PSA Score
The most common methods to lower PSA scores without the use of prescription medications are:
Take a prostate supplement
Eat a prostate diet
Make lifestyle changes that promote a healthy body and mind
These three methods to lower PSA are ideal to easily promote prostate function, and reduce the chances of developing enlarged prostate, prostatitis or prostate cancer.
To Your Health,
Ken Weiss
www.menshealthcures.com
