In Month 1, I bought this supplement because I read several research papers that said many different parts of the pomegranate inhibit prostate cancer cell growth, and that it’s hard to get high concentrations of things into the blood without supplements. The supplements are expensive, but it’s a small price to pay to slow down my PSA doubling.

 

This black bottle has a lot of ellagic acid, one of the big three items from another research paper that calls for Ellagic Acid, Luteolin, and Pomegranate Seed Oil taken together. The first link is a specific paper, the second link is a list of papers about these three ingredients.

I replaced my plastic cutting board. As discussed in Month 0, this means less plastics in my body, fewer DNA mutations, less cancer progression.

I eventually removed this cutting board also because I replaced it with an oak board remnant as the sound from the glass was too much.

Walnuts have some protein and a lot of ellagic acid.

I read another research paper that liked trans-resveratrol because it slows down PSA increases.  So I get this as a supplement.

And I continue to go big on pomegranates. I learned that the industrial waste or “leftovers” from the squeezing of the juice actually has more good stuff to fight prostate cancer.  Here is a list of many, many studies about it.

Here is my luteolin supplement. Remember, I learned that pomegranate seed oil is very promising, and that research indicated it should be taken with luteolin and ellagic acid.

Pomegranate seed oil (PSO) shows promise as the first in the research to actually lower PSA. I finally find a PSO supplement and so I present it here.  

Another research study showed that three ounces of milled flaxseed a day slowed the rate of PSA increase. I bought the milled variety to digest the good stuff and not have it just pass unused. I later found two less expensive alternatives.

Milled Flaxseed research showed a lengthening of the PSA doubling time in human trials where three tablespoons a day were eaten. Early on, this is one of the most promising therapies I thought I had for myself.

I also started taking saw palmetto.

Protein Sources

I had some pinto beans and lentil beans here, but I have replaced previous protein sources with tofu. So now 100% tofu instead of beans and nuts.  I still eat walnuts occasionally, but not on a daily basis like I now do with tofu.  I get the tofu at local markets.

Closing Thoughts

In summary:

• I avoid microplastics (replaced my plastic cutting boards and use only distilled water for drinking and cooking
• Supplements may be slowing down my PSA doubling or reducing it:
  • Ellagic acid, luteolin, and pomegranate seed oil taken together
  • Milled flaxseed
  • Saw palmetto also since I also have an enlarged prostate
• Keep going big on pomegranates, both as juice and as a supplement
  • I do not shy away from bits of fruit in my juice, just the opposite
  • I learned that broccoli and pomegranates are ‘super foods’