Posts from — May 2008

The prostate is a gland of the male mammalian reproductive system, whose main function is to produce a portion of the seminal fluid that constitutes semen. The prostate also contains some muscles that help expel semen during ejaculation. Additionally, the prostate also secrets a bit of proteic contents, including prostate-specific antigen (PSA), magnesium, enzymes, zinc, etc. Normally, PSA is present in the blood at very low levels, but can be elevated in the presence of prostate cancer or other prostate disorders.

Some studies have suggested a link between a high-fat diet (which frequently include few servings of vegetables) and prostate’s disorders. For example, this study found that following the type of diet normally prescribed for cardiovascular health may also keep the prostate healthy. Regarding this conclusion, our previous post on keeping low cholesterol levels may provide some help. However, I always like to remember that the first step toward treating any health problem must be an evaluation by a qualified specialist. In no way Internet may replace your doctor’s examinations and recommendations.

This post’s motivation comes from an email that Elias Villar sent us yesterday. Thanks Elias, for your kind words, for being one of our readers, and for sharing your experiences! In the email, Elias refers his actions after receiving some recent labs which revealed a higher-than-normal PSA level. Of course, his first step was to look for a medical evaluation and guidance. But additionally, Elias introduced some changes in his diet, and recurred to a natural recipe.

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