Your guide to Free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) %

Discover the role of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) % in your health and longevity with Mito Health's advanced biomarker analysis. Our detailed reports cover key biomarkers, providing essential insights to help you make informed decisions for a healthier, longer life.

What is Free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) %?

Free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) % is the ratio of unbound, or "free," PSA to total PSA in the blood.

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PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland, and it exists in two forms in the bloodstream: bound to proteins or in a free, unbound form.

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Free PSA % is used as a tool to help assess prostate health, particularly when evaluating the risk of prostate cancer in men with moderately elevated PSA levels.

What does it assess?

Free PSA % is primarily used to help distinguish between benign prostatic conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and more concerning conditions like prostate cancer.

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This ratio can provide additional context alongside total PSA levels, helping clinicians decide if further testing, like a biopsy, is warranted.

How do I optimize my Free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) % levels?

Tip 1

Diets rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables, and low in processed foods, red meat, and dairy, are associated with better prostate health.

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Foods like tomatoes (high in lycopene), cruciferous vegetables, and healthy fats (like those in fish and olive oil) are beneficial.

Tip 2

Regular exercise has been linked to lower PSA levels and improved prostate health. Aim for moderate-intensity exercises, like brisk walking or cycling, several times per week.

Tip 3

Supplements such as saw palmetto, lycopene, and green tea extract may help support prostate health.

What do high and low Free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) % levels mean?

A higher Free PSA % is typically a reassuring sign, as it often indicates benign prostatic conditions like BPH rather than prostate cancer. Generally, a Free PSA % above 25% suggests a lower risk of prostate cancer, but interpretation depends on other factors and the individual’s total PSA level.

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A lower Free PSA %, particularly below 10%, is more suggestive of prostate cancer, especially if total PSA levels are elevated.

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