The way I think of prostate cancer are in three categories which leads to the three regimens:
1.
Regimen 01: Active Surveillance - These are men diagnosed with prostate cancer but with a low risk of it spreading and aggressive. I consider this Regimen ideal for those who've been diagnosed with pre-cancer cells, like High-Grade PIN (HGPIN) but not cancer, and also for men with a high genetic or family medical risk of prostate cancer.
a. The goal here is to help men avoid medical treatment for prostate cancer, if possible, and provide nutrients that improve overall health and longevity.
2.
Regimen 02: Post Regimen - Men who benefit from nutrients in regimen two have been medically treated for prostate cancer but have not had a recurrence or have a recurrence but not significant enough that requires medical treatment.
a. The goal here is to reduce the risk of recurrence and initial medical treatment for prostate cancer, or if there is a recurrence situation, to slow it down.
i.
AHCC can be added to this regimen as well as Agaricus mushrooms (not found in XY Wellness) for further protection.
3.
Regimen 03: ADT - Men with more significant prostate cancer on ADT benefit from nutrients from this regimen.
a. The goal here is to integratively help ADT slow prostate cancer progression while providing key nutrients to avoid ADT side effects like memory and cognitive problems, low physical energy, and bone weakness.
i. Hot flashes and cold sweats are common side effects of ADT and can be better managed with the use of Black Cohosh (not sold at XY Wellness) and acupuncture treatment.
I emphasized that
diet,
exercise, and good
sleep complements the right, targeted
nutraceuticals.
With regards to diet - what to eat is important but also when to eat is as well. Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, is also essential here. One
study showed that those who practiced time-restricted eating along with weight-resistant exercises lowered their inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNFa, C-reactive protein), etc., after one year. While the study did not look at prostate cancer, all those inflammatory markers are associated with prostate cancer.
Questions Asked:
Q: I have a big prostate; what supplements cancer reduce its size.
A: I don't know of supplements that can reduce prostate size. None have been studied for that purpose. That said, vitamin D can marginally prostate size, as I wrote in a
scientific paper some time ago. Also, a big prostate does not always cause urinary problems, so the size may not matter. Not having urinary problems is the goal, not reducing prostate size if it is not associated with urinary problems. Lastly, drugs like finasteride marginally reduce the prostate size but do not always help with urinary symptoms.
Q: Can I take testosterone supplementation after prostate cancer?
A: You may, but you have to work closely with your physician to do so. Typically, the diagnosis has to be lower-risk prostate cancer, not higher than Gleason 7. In addition, you would have to have an undetectable PSA for about two years before you are considered a candidate for testosterone supplementation.
The nutraceuticals found in each Regimen Kits are the foundational nutrients I believe you need to keep you well at your particular stage of prostate cancer. Sometimes it is okay to add more dietary supplements to the regimens, but consuming the nutrients suggested is most important, according to my research and experience.
That's it for now. Keep up the good work and let us know how we can help.
Yours in Good Health,
NEW FOOD PYRAMID: New Dietary Guidelines for Americans were unveiled this week, prioritizing real, whole nutrient-dense vegetables, fruit, protein, dairy, and healthy fats, and explicitly discouraging refined carbs, added sugars especially for children under 10, and warning about the dangers of highly processed foods. Hit reply to let me know if you think it’s an improvement, or what you would have changed.
ULTRA-PROCESSED BRAIN HEALTH: A Harvard psychiatrist is warning that ultra-processed foods (high in sugar, additives, and low in real nutrients) can negatively affect mental health, perhaps more than previously thought. These foods increase inflammation, disrupt the gut-brain connection, and worsen mood, anxiety, and depression.
MELATONIN RISKS: A new large study reveals an association between chronic melatonin intake among those with insomnia and heart failure risks. “Those who took melatonin for at least a year had a 4.6% risk for heart failure within the next five years compared to 2.7% for those who did not use melatonin,” this article states. “This research also highlights the importance of ruling out different causes of insomnia, particularly since the treatment market for insomnia aides [like melatonin] is not strongly regulated,” says a heart failure and transplant specialist.
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