Prostate
Cancer
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| Natural Remedy | What experts say about them |
| Selenium |  (What's this?) |
| Lycopene |
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| Vitamin D |  |
| Vitamin C | |
| Garlic | |
| Soy |  |
| Black Cohosh | |
| Melatonin | |
| Turmeric (Curcumin) |
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| Zinc |  |
| Red Clover | |
| Canthaxanthin | |
| Saw Palmetto | |
| Vitamin E | |
| Shark Cartilage | Probably
not effective |
Note: The treatment of cancer needs to be done under the direct supervision of your healthcare provider. These supplements should compliment and not replace the need for conventional medications.
Facts and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
What causes prostate cancer and are there any earlier warning signs?
No one knows for certain but genetics, diet, lifestyle and exposure to environmental toxins may play a part in causing this disease. Risk factors include the following:- enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH)
- over the age of 55 years
- the highest risk starts at 65 years old (over 80%)
- diet high in animal fat
- high blood levels of testosterone
- race (African-Americans have the highest rate)
- exposure to environmental toxins at work (e.g. cadmium)
What diet should I consider following to prevent prostate cancer?
Here are a quick list of foods to eat to prevent cancer of the prostate glands. See Prostate Cancer Diet for a full discussion of each points listed below.
- Tomatoes
- Maitake mushrooms
- Cruciferous vegetables
- Avoid Excessive Animal Fats
- Fish Products
- Avoid Taking Calcium - What does the studies show?
- Soy-based Products
What other lifestyle changes can I make?
There are several studies that show that a heavier body weight (above ideal body weight) is linked to an increased risk of cancer of the prostate gland.Natural Remedies for Prostate Cancer
For dosage information and full details on the all the above mentioned herbs, vitamins and minerals, see our Natural Remedies for Cancer of the Prostate Gland.Related Articles and Resources
Natural Remedies for Prostate Cancer
Cancer of the Prostate Glands Warning Signs - Are there any?Natural Remedies for Cancer Treatment and Prevention
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