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A man's risk of prostate cancer is modifiable. If he has too little selenium he can supplement his diet. If he has too much selenium he can reduce his selenium intake. "This new test enables men to take an active role in reducing their personal cancer risk by paying attention to how much selenium they consume," said David G. Bostwick, MS, MBA, CEO and President of Bostwick Laboratories®. "Every man should know his baseline level before taking selenium, too much may do more harm than good." Supplementation with the trace mineral selenium, an essential nutrient found in a variety of foods, can reduce oxidative stress and genetic damage. But too little selenium, or too much, can lead to undesirably high levels of DNA damage within the prostate. Selenium protects the prostate from the accumulation of DNA damage which may reduce your risk of cancer. Once you establish a baseline level, monitoring your selenium levels every 3-4 months with SeleniumHealth™ is encouraged to maintain the optimal range for healthy prostatic cells. |
SeleniumHealth™ is a test for men of all ages because effective prevention begins now. Prostate cancer is a process that takes 20-30 years to develop so it's not too early for men in their 30s and 40s to be thinking about selenium and their own personalized prostate protection. Bostwick Laboratories® is the leading premium diagnostic testing and information reference laboratory for physicians and patients that focuses on urologic diseases, such as prostate cancer. The Gerald P. Murphy Cancer Foundation is a not-for-profit cancer research institute based in West Lafayette, IN that is helping people live longer and healthier lives through research aimed at personalized cancer prevention. |
