Prostate Cancer:

rarely causes symptoms at the early stages until it is advanced.

Signs and symptoms in advanced prostate cancer may include hematuria (blood in urine), straining, hesitancy, weak or intermittent urine stream, urinary frequency, a sense of incomplete emptying, terminal dribbling, burning urination, painful ejaculation, difficulty having an erection, blood in semen, and bone pain (in case if the disease has spread to the bones, especially to the lower back and hips).

Potential contributing factors:

1. Family history and genetics.
2. Older age.
3. Ethnicity: more common in African-American men and less common in Asian men.
4. Increased level of testosterone.
5. Obesity.
6. Sexually transmitted diseases.
7. Nutritional factors:
   
   1. Diets high in red meats and dairy products.
   2. Saturated fats.
   3. Deficiencies of selenium, vitamin E, lycopene, phytoestrogens, Omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D.

Nutritional Supports:

Restricted Foods:

1. Refined sugars and sweets.
2. Saturated fats.
3. Trans-fats.
4. Fried foods.
5. Processed foods.
6. Red meat
7. Food additives and preservatives.
8. Dairy products.

Recommended Foods:

1. Whole grains.
2. Foods high in fiber: lentils, beans, avocado and artichoke.
3. Foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids: fish, flaxseed, hemp seed, chia seed, and walnuts.
4. Fresh vegetables.
5. Foods high in flavonoids: berries and red grapes.
6. Foods high in phytoestrogens:
   
   1. High in lignans: flaxseed (the highest amount), sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, nuts (pistachios, almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts), oatmeal, rye, barley, wheat, legumes (lentils, navy beans, kidney beans, pinto and fava beans), soybean, alfalfa sprouts, cabbage, asparagus, green pepper, broccoli, cucumber, apricots, strawberries, peaches, raspberries, and dried prunes.
   2. High in coumestans:alfalfa sprouts, lima beans, pinto beans, and split peas.
   3. High in isoflavones: soybeans, soy products (tofu, tempeh, and miso), alfalfa sprouts, green beans, chick peas, and peanuts.
7. Onion.
8. Garlic.
9. Foods high in folic acid: green leafy vegetables.
10. Foods high in lycopene: gac, tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava, apricot, papaya, persimmon, parsley, basil, asparagus, chili pepper, and red cabbage.
11. Shiitake mushroom.
12. Ginger.
13. Turmeric.
14. Green tea.

Recommended Supplements:

1. Lycopene: 20 – 40 mg a day. It is a carotenoid that has a protective effect against prostate cancer.
2. Selenium: 200 – 400 mcg a day.
3. Melatonin: 6 – 18 mg a day. Melatonin has an anticancer activity against prostate cancer especially in those who have night shift works.
4. Resveratrol: 200 – 400 mg a day. It is a powerful antioxidant with an anti-cancer activity.
5. Vitamin B17 (Laetrile; Amygdalin): 500 – 1000 mg a day. This vitamin has an anti-cancer activity.
6. Co – Enzyme Q10: 200 – 500 mg a day.
7. Vitamin D: 2000 – 5000 IU a day.
8. Vitamin E: 400 – 800 IU a day.
9. Curcumin: 1000 – 1500 mg a day. It has detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities.
10. Aloe Vera Juice (containing no aloin): ¼ to ½ cup three times a day.
11. Omega – 3 Fatty Acids: 1 – 3 grams a day.
12. French Maritime Pine Bark Extract: 100 – 200 mg a day.
13. Grape Seed Extract: 50 -100 mg a day.
14. Spirulina: as a tablet: 2000 – 3000 mg a day, or as a powder: 2 – 3 teaspoons a day. Spirulina has anti-cancer, detoxifying, immune-boosting and alkalinizing properties.
15. Pygeum Africanum Extract (containing 13% total sterols): 100 – 200 mg a day.
16. Shiitake Mushroom: dried form 6 – 12 grams a day, or in the form of LEM (lentinus edodes mycelium extract) 3 – 6 grams a day. The key ingredient in shiitake mushroom is lentinan, which shows activity against prostate cancer.
17. Maitake Mushroom: 600 – 1200 mg a day or Maitake D-Fraction: 6 to 12 drops of liquid per day. The active ingredient in maitake mushroom is beta-D-glucan and has shown promising results against cancers especially breast and prostate cancers.
18. Digestive Enzymes: A full spectrum product.
19. Probiotics: A product that provides 5 to 10 billion organisms per serving.
20. Multivitamins – Multiminerals: A high potency product.

Miscellaneous Suggestions:

1. Liver detoxification.
2. Colon cleansing.