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Supplements - Any lower PSA for you?

Posted by donvoss @donvoss, Oct 23, 2023

Anyone trying to lower their PSA with the following supplements? What dosage and how often?
DHA fish or algae (scitechdaily)
Lipsomal Artemisinin for ferotosis - binds with iron to kill cancer cells. Iron feeds cancer agressively.
Nano curcumin
Nano ginger
Ursolic acid
Luteolin
Capsacin from cayenne peppers
Saffron
Astaxanthin
Agaricus bisporous mushroom
Turkey tail mushroom
green tea extract
Ceylon cinnamon

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jc76 | @jc76 | Oct 25, 2023

I wanted to add to my post about supplements and prostrate cancer. When I started radiation treatments at UFPTI I was asked to drink cranberry juice as would help reduce occurrences of urinary tract infections. I could not stand the taste of straight cranberry juice and asked if could take supplement instead. I was told yes and was a common requests from patients.

Even though I have finished the treatments I continue to take the cranberry supplement.

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q95oldies | @q95oldies | Oct 26, 2023
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Do you have prostate cancer or are you just trying to bring down PSA? Look at the research on sulforaphane. Broccoli sprouts are a good source. If you have PC and are getting treated is is important to understand all the mechanisms involve so you don’t take a supplement that reduces efficacy of your chemo. That said, there are academic studies that show potential synergy of certain supplements with specific chemotherapy. Also look at Ivermectin. I have a rare and aggressive stage 4 adenocarcinoma with lot’s of Mets. FOLFOX for 2 months did almost nothing. High PDL-1 on genetic test so started Keytruda and Ivermectin plus Lycopene, quercetin and niacinamide. All urological symptoms are gone, CEA down from 30 to 3.6, PSA at 2. Scan shows significant reduction in lymph nodes,peritoneal Mets and prostate volume. All after just 3 treatments. Added Xeloda and continuing treatment to try to get rid of this nasty stuff. Keytruda did take out my thyroid gland but it’s a trade off for survival. Good luck and keep the faith.

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Yes, PC. Radiation back in the Spring. NO chemo. PSA from 5.7, now, .02.
Really unsure on any benefit from Saw Palmetto. Two Flomax nightly.
Sure would like to pee less--:) Several UTIs this year.

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brentbackus | @brentbackus | Oct 26, 2023

Low does naltrexone(LDN) helps to reduce PSA. My PSA was reduced prior to my proton radiation treatments.

Editor's Note:
Low-dose naltrexone https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/low-dose-naltrexone

"Naltrexone (NTX) is an opioid antagonist that inhibits cell proliferation in vivo (in mice) when administered in low doses. Naltrexone in low doses can reduce tumor growth by interfering with cell signalling as well as by modifying the immune system." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33504322/

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wellness100 | @wellness100 | Oct 28, 2023

Going total vegan may reduce the nutrients available, so slows down the cancer cell growth. Vit D is proven to improve suvival. Not sure about anything else. The problem is there are so many studies coming out. For a long time, they say tofu and soy bean is good. Then some wise guy says his study proves that tpfu and/or soy products puts men at higher risk. And so with fish, omega 3, etc., etc. You might as well play Russian roulette.

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northoftheborder | @northoftheborder | Oct 28, 2023
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Going total vegan may reduce the nutrients available, so slows down the cancer cell growth. Vit D is proven to improve suvival. Not sure about anything else. The problem is there are so many studies coming out. For a long time, they say tofu and soy bean is good. Then some wise guy says his study proves that tpfu and/or soy products puts men at higher risk. And so with fish, omega 3, etc., etc. You might as well play Russian roulette.

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@wellness100 wrote "You might as well play Russian roulette."

Exactly! My philosophy is simple: start with fresh ingredients and try to follow our grandmothers' rule of filling ½ of our plates with vegetables, ¼ with (higher-)protein, and ¼ with (higher-)carb.

I figure that will work at least as well as chasing the latest fad diet that's based on a small, non-repeatable study (with its findings exaggerated in the media).

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gently | @gently | Oct 29, 2023

brentbackus,
did your radiation oncologist prescribe the LDN. Did you experience any side effects with LDN. How was the proton treatment? Where did you have the proton? Thanks.

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