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What Causes Enlarged Prostate?

I’m 57. I recently had my bloodwork done as I do every year. My psa went from 3 to 5 in one year. I went to a new doctor who said “we don’t use psa anymore” and he said I should go on a vegan diet and come back in 3 months to see if this has helped reversed the growth of the prostate. Everyone I have talked to says this is wrong. From what I understand, almost all men have prostate enlargement as they get older, yet no one I know has changed to a vegan diet or changed their diet at all and they are doing just fine. Can you help me with this??? Thanks, ron.
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

PSA is used to screen for prostate cancer. The problem is that it also increases in cases of benign prostate growth. A vegan diet has nothing to do with prostate enlargement. If your PSA level is low, then relax and enjoy life.

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What Causes Enlarged Prostate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. PSA is used to screen for prostate cancer. The problem is that it also increases in cases of benign prostate growth. A vegan diet has nothing to do with prostate enlargement. If your PSA level is low, then relax and enjoy life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.