and how to prevent it:
Ginger
Kills off 5-LOX enzymes ( pro-cancer ) which convert arachidonic acid to 5-HETE ( pro-cancer ). Without 5-LOX prostate cancer cells die within ours. A component of ginger can slow down or stop several types of cancer metastasis ( spreading cancer cells ).
Studies:
Ginger – prostate cancer inhibitor
Ginger--an herbal medicinal product with broad anti-inflammatory actions
Turmeric ( curcumin )
When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer. Curcumin potently inhibits the activity of:
A. 5-LOX which converts arachidonic acid to 5-HETE
B. TGF-B
C. 5-alpha-reductase enzymes, which convert testosterone to DHT
D. NF-kB
E. Galectin-3 which can cause cancer metastasis and cardiac problems.
Saw Palmetto
Prevent 5-LOX enzymes ( pro-cancer ) which convert of arachidonic acid into 5-HETE ( pro-cancer ) and 12-HETE ( pro-angiogenesis ).
Stinging Nettle Root
A. blocks 5-alpha-reductase enzyme (conversion of testosterone into DHT)
B. inhibit aromatase, reducing the conversion of androgens (testosterone) to estrogens.
C.prevents accumulation of DHT and estrogens into prostate.
D. binds to SBGH (sex hormone binding globulin), increasing levels of free testosterone. (Low testosterone increases prostate cancer risk)
Pygeum Africanum
Extracts of this African herb show impressive results. In one study, urinary flow improved, late-night bathroom trips decreased and the men reported better sexual performance.
Pumpkin Seed Extract
A German study of over 2,000 men put this well-known prostate protector to the test. The overall results, measured by the International Prostate Symptom Score, improved by almost 50 percent. Quality of life scores improved by 46 percent.
Boswellia
Pomegranate
Reduce tumour cell growth and promotes apoptosis of prostate cancer cells.
Milk Thistle (silymarin)
Enchance prostate cancer cell death through apoptosis by reducing levels of NF-KB in the cell nucleus.
Tomato (lycopene)
NF-KB activation in prostate cancer by a different mechanism.
D3 vitamin
Men with higher levels of vitamin D have a 52% reduced incidence of prostate cancer.
K2-vitamin
May reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 35%. (European Prospective Investigation into cancer and Nutrition, EPIC)
Grape seed Extract
Men who take Grape Seed Extract are 62 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don't.
Studies:
Grape seed extract protects against prostate cancer
Gallic acid is the anti-cancer agent in grape-seed extract
Grape seed extract inhibit aromatase and may lower estradiol levels
Boron
Garlic
Green Tea Extract (EGCG)
Soursop (Guanabana, Graviola)
Gamma tocopherol
Broccoli and broccoli sprouts
Prostate cancer is characterized by an early and near universal loss of expression of the phase 2 enzyme glutathione S-transferase." - LifeExtension, Abstracts, Sept.2005.) Sulforaphane from broccoli or brocolli sprouts promotes the expression of phase 2 enzymes and glutathione.
