7 things that INCREASE your PSA levels & how to avoid them (prostate specific antigen)

These 7 things increase your PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood levels, so you need to control them before a test to avoid a false reading.

Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be used as medical advice. Always consult with your own medical professional, as they know your specific case and medical history. Exercise and nutrition cannot be used as 'alternative' therapies to cancer. They work in synergy with conventional medical procedures and medications. Please follow the advice of your medical professional.

[Barilatif]

I have been living in fear for months now hearing different stories about elevated PSA level . After watching this video I feel relief of all anxiety and stress about my PSA number . God bless you doctor and than you for clarifying this misunderstanding and complexities of PSA level .

[timbrut]

I had my blood work done in Feb. the PSA was 4.16, my doctor said see a urologist. I did, he said come back in 30 days and do another blood work. During that time I watched YouTube doctors explaining what to eat to shrink the prostate. So, I did. When I returned 30 days later my PSA was 4.15. I was happy it went down one, the urologist said, it's only 1 point. I told him I was eating the right food to shrink a prostate, he said I was wasting my time.

So on the 30 day return visit, he was telling me I needed to have an MRI. I am claustrophobic and was nervous about that. He said it doesn't have to be right away, I said, well how about in a year. Whoa, he screamed NO, you come back in 3 and we will do another blood test.

So, for the next 3 months I really went into the diet of correct foods, I also bought some stinging nettle supplements. I went last week for my visit, and my PSA went from 4.15 to 4.95. The urology assistant told me this was alarming, and now I need to have the MRI.
My friends told me that they read on the computer, if your level increases 7 points within a year, you are most likely dealing with cancer, mine increased 8 points in 3 months, so of course now I believe I have cancer. I have made the determination that regardless of what type of cancer it might be, I will have my prostate removed.

But after watching this video, I am not 100% doom and gloom anymore. In this video he mentions that extreme weight gain or loss can spike the numbers. In the 3 month time period I lost 23 pounds; 4 pounds a month would be considered average, I have lost almost double that.

So, my MRI is scheduled for Oct. 12, and now my hopes are up a bit.

Thank you for posting this video,

[skyking]

This prostate issue is really mind boggling to me. I've gone the whole route and they can't find any prostate cancer. I'm 76 now and have been toiling with PSA testing since 2017. I have BPH and my PSA level, depending on the phase of the moon or time of day (LOL) has been in-cased from 7 to 10 range all those years. You can purchase a self test for about 70 bucks in the states from Cash Clinical. That's how I have a PSA score card from all those years.

[elad]

I was a semi truck driver for nearly twenty years. I retired two years ago, I lost 25 pounds, and my PSA went from a high of 6.9 to 4.1 currently. All that sitting driving a semi truck, and putting on weight I believe caused the high reading, i.e
6.9.

[remmymafia]

At maybe 55 yrs of age or slightly older, my PSA started to increase more than it had, say the previous 10 yrs. I was to 7, then 9 then 12. I saw multiple urologists, and read up as much as possible on the situation. If I read the part about ingesting any testosterone supplements, it didn't stick in my mind, nor did multiple urologists EVER ask the question of whether I was taking any testosterone boosting supplements. As we age, as noted here, one's PSA level rises naturally. In addition to this, a man's testosterone level declines as he ages. Being totally unaware of the connection to increased PSA levels and ingesting testosterone supplements, I probably ingested them off and on from the age of 50, up until 60, when after an alarming increase rate, (7 to 12 in two years) I pursued frequent testing and had four biopsies performed (at MY urging, not the urologist(s). I think I had to wait a minimum of three months between biopsies, for healing and insurance purposes. Anyway the first two biopsies were negative, while the third produced a plug that indicated pre-cancer. The fourth one came up positive, at the site of the previously pre-cancerous plug. The pathology (low level/slow growing) was encouraging, which made me an ideal candidate for 'watchful waiting'. (my Gleason score reflected this finding)

Despite the optimistic prognosis from my biopsy, I still read up on the subject, and visited even more urologists- one at UCLA. All told me the same thing that my urologist had said, and that was 'watchful waiting'. Still, knowing that I had verifiable cancer in my prostate, and it wasn't high grade nor fast growing, and thus not abnormally enlarged, I wasn't sold on the eerie 'watchful waiting' advice.

Because of this, I gathered first person accounts of a few co-workers, who had successful prostatectomy's performed, with close to the same pathology as mine. (Gleason score) They were three, four and five years out respectively from their procedures, and all had tested zero on their PSA blood tests. My latest PSA had me leveling off at 11, after a high of 12. Again, I'm ingesting testosterone supplements on a fairly regular basis, and again, not one urologist I saw, and I saw maybe five or six, EVER mentioned NOT ingesting testosterone supplements, or even speculated on what might be the reason (fat ingestion etc.) for my high PSA readings.

Finally, I decide to have a prostatectomy performed (Sept. '15) It was successful.(no complications etc.) I tested every six months to check my PSA for five and a half years, (zero) before testing in March '22, with a 1.6. Whaaat? Zero to this? Why? First, I was quite irritated with my Medicare Advantage primary care physician, whose care I had been under for over a year. I gave him my medical history, which of course included everything involving my prostate. He knew and I reminded him, that per my urologist, I needed to get my PSA checked every six months, and NOT once a year, as my insurance would only cover. So the first six month interval comes, and I make sure before I get my blood drawn, that the office has gotten approval from the insurance to ensure that they'll cover the PSA test- they did. (zero) Then as is the case every six months per my insurance, I have labs done (everything except PSA of course). I fell asleep at the wheel I guess you could say, as unlike the first six month interval, where I was all over making sure that my PSA would be done and covered by insurance, I assumed that it's in my chart, and my primary KNOWS (or should know) that my PSA needs to be included in my six month blood tests.

So I'm at the doctors office, to review the results of my six month labs, and he's going through everything, and there's no mention of my PSA result. So I mention it to him, and he says that it's only done once a year. I then remind him of my urologists orders that I have it once every six months. He goes on the apologize and then makes light of the situation, saying since I'm in there now, a whole month after I had my blood drawn, that I only have FIVE months to go, to get it done with my regular six month labs, and BESIDES, you' been ROCK solid in producing zeros for five and a half years, now, what's another five months? I said for starters, it'll make it a whole year between PSA tests when I next get it done. At that point I needed to completely get out of my comfort zone and demand that I schedule a PSA test- but I DIDN'T. Well, you know what's coming obviously, I wait till the next scheduled six month interval for blood, and of course it reads 1.6.

Zero for five and a half years, wait one year instead of six months, and the read is this.

He gave me a referral to my urologist, who just said to go to the adjoining prostate cancer center, and get an appointment. No mention of anything as to my ingestion habits. (testosterone) Two weeks later, I see the radiologist and again, he never inquires as to my ingestion history of testosterone supplements, he goes over my prostate history of course, and gives me this sample bottle (30 ea) of testosterone suppression pills- says they're worth $5k. First time EVER, anybody treating me for my prostate situation, mentions anything about testosterone. And obviously it's not good for a post-prostatectomy PSA presence, as evidenced by these pills.

So back to research, and eventually I find evidence, albeit not out front and center like it should be. Your video at the 8:42 mark, does point this connection out between non-physician testosterone supplementation, and prostate related cancer.

As I said before, this fact should be posted in EVERY urologists exam room, along with literature, informing of the clear connection between testosterone supplementation and prostate cancer. Suppressing such vital information is deadly.

[ricklosangeles]

Suggestion: Avoid any sexual activity for at least 48 hours before having a PSA test. Last fall my tests were in the 4.2 to 4.5 range then about a month ago it spiked at 6.24 which raised alarms with my urologist. Two weeks later and after avoiding any activity down there for 96 hours the re-test came back at 3.8

[leonachunine]

I had a biopsy which resulted in an infection and abscess. It was a harrowing experience and I won’t wish that on anyone.

[davidturk]

My PSA spiked because the prostate grew, over time, to the point where it was blocking the urethra. Apparently this agitated the prostate to create more PSA. This went on for about five years until I had laser surgery. It was a probe put up the urethra to blast the overgrown prostate blocking the urethra. Aside from the other main benefits, my PSA immediately dropped to under 2, and has stayed there for the last seven years!

[jcolumbiap]

The trouble I’ve had with doctors is they never ask about what I do that might raise the psa levels.
I’m a distance runner and I have found that interval training will raise the psa. The doctors I have used know very little about the connection of exercise on psa levels.
Got to go! Get my 1 1/2 hour run in!

[AkbarZiyodov-wq]

Half year ago my dad had PSA 450, yes 450 not 45, he is 70s old, found prostate cancer 4a step. we went many doctors, took many medications and treatment, now PSA is 40, Alhamdulillah, its still very high, but don't lose hope everyone who reads this, everything is possible by God's will, make dua and never lose hope, keep trying. My dad took 4 Lu-177, 1 Chemotherapy, 4 hormone therapy.

[mayumiyamamoto]

I AM 76YEARS OLD AND HAV OVER 8 FOR 40 YEARS AND HAVE NO TROUBLE WHATS SO EVER!!

[willalexander]

! am 69 years old with a PSA of 25. I had a 8 needle biopsy when it was 7 and no cancer. two years later had a 10 needle when I was at 12psa and no cancer. Two years later 12 needle with psa of 15, no cancer. Two years later had a MRI with contrast with one suspicious area. Had a guided 12 needle Biopsy when psa was 21 and no cancer was found. Also had a genetic urine test and had a very low score to say also I had no cancer. Now 2 years later Im at 25 psa and I just don't know what to do. The needle Biopsy's are no fun and I have tried everything not to be reckless. The worrying has worn me out.

[prakashanpillai]

A very clear explanations & thanks for the same.

[andrewemery]

You are awesome helping so many men with this information. You are changing the world, one man at a time.

[londubh]

Well, I had a low PSA <4 and I still had prostate cancer. I read about 1% of men with prostate cancer have a low PSA. So yeah, PSA isn’t always the best indicator of cancer.

As for tests, MRIs are good for imagining tumors (and good for guiding biopsies) and PSMA PET scans will show if the cancer has spread beyond the prostate and how far.

[charlesallison]

I'm 69 and 6 months ago my PCP said my PSA was 4.2 I was checked again back in September no change .I had read an article about a new type of PSA test and I asked my doc about it he had not heard about it so he looked it up while I was there .He said he would run the new test .A week later call me and said the test revealed a level of 6.2 and referred me to a Urologist I subsiquintly had a biopsy and was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I would strongly recommend that men request the new PSE test...

[specializeder]

I'm 62 and have never heard of the PSA test and my doctor has never mentioned it and now I am with my 88 year old father passing from prostate cancer related issues.

[jcolumbiap]

Prostate Cancer Research Institute is a new on line group.
I’ll let you know what they do.
I also have another question. I usually get my blood test when I go to the doctor. At that time my blood pressure goes from 105/65 to 180/140.
Have you ever heard of blood pressure affecting psa?
Doctors always told me I had high blood pressure and I believed them until a doctor at a 10k race took blood pressures before and after the race.
Mine was a lot lower afterwards. He said it might be trap syndrome.
Interesting! After that race I bought a blood pressure tester for home use. I learned a lot from that experience.

[jcolumbiap]

Saw a post I saved and got too busy to look back at showing the connection between sudden high blood pressure ( blood pressure at the doctors vs at home) and exercise (running included). I remember swelling from running last about a day for every mile run.

[hypolitej]

As a 71 year old guy I have to wonder what is the true value of the PSA test? One of the things that first caught my eye was that I applied for life insurance and the insurance co ordered a blood test but amazingly they did not order a psa test. I found this quite strange. Didn’t they want to know if I was predisposed to prostate cancer? In 2011 my psa was 4 but I did not get the recommended prostrate biopsy because I didn’t want to mess with my prostate gland since I was having no problems of any kind. For the next 10 years my psa continued to increase reaching 28 in 2022. I still decided not to get a biopsy every time it increased because I was still having no problems that was affecting my daily life. In 2023 it started to trend down for the first time to 26. I still have no discernible problems that’s affecting my quality of life at my current age of 71. I recognize that I could still get prostate cancer or may already have it in which case I’ll have to deal with the decision I chose to make. In the mean time I’m just happy that all seems ok.