by Jan McBarron MD, ND (Health headline News)

‘PSA’, otherwise known as prostate specific antigen, is a protein found in the blood of men whose prostate has been irritated. This irritation can be caused by inflammation, viruses, bacteria, or cancer. Traditionally, men have always been evaluated for prostate cancer with the digital rectal exam and prostate biopsy. In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, PSA blood testing was discovered. At the time, this was heralded and promised to be a simple and effective way to screen men for prostate cancer. However, over the years many men have been diagnosed with prostate cancer based on PSA levels and, unfortunately, did not have cancer. This has left the value of this testing in question.

A recent study demonstrated that benefits from PSA screening requires at least 10 years to take effect, and therefore it seems questionable to invite all men over the age of 70 to have PSA testing.

On the other hand, it is believed that PSA testing in young men may be effective for detecting aggressive prostate cancer.

The overall conclusion remains that PSA testing alone should not be viewed as a way of preventing prostate cancer, nor be the sole means of detecting the presence of it.

Common Prostate Conditions

Prostate enlargement is very common as men age — symptoms usually develop around age 50 and by age 60, most men have some degree of BPH. At age 85, men have an 90% chance of having urination problems caused by BPH. It’s important to note that BPH is not cancer and it does not put you at increased risk for developing prostate cancer.  For more detailed information on prostate enlarement includine causes and treatment approaches: click here

Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland. It is actually a group of conditions that affect the prostate, a walnut-sized gland found just under the bladder in men.  For more detailed information on prostate enlarement includine causes and treatment approaches: click here

Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death from cancer in men of all ages and is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over 75 years old. Men younger than 40 rarely have prostate cancer.  For more detailed information on prostate enlarement includine causes and treatment approaches: click here

Dr. McBarron’s Natural Recommendation for Prostate Health:

Prostate Formula by Vita Logic is an excellent blend of herbs to nourish and protect the prostate. It contains saw palmetto, pygeum, nettle and other herbs at therapeutic levels to assist men experiencing prostate problems, including enlargement of the prostate as well as prostate cancer. Prostate Formula by Vita Logic should be considered by men wishing to optimize prostate health.

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