Omega-3s and Omega-6s May Reduce Overall Cancer Risk: Study

London, 24 Nov (ONA) --- A recent study in the International Journal of Cancer suggests that fish oil supplements may help lower the risk of developing cancer. Researchers in the UK analyzed data from over 250,000 participants who underwent blood tests to measure omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid levels and were monitored for more than a decade.

Higher levels of omega-3s were linked to reduced rates of colon, stomach, lung, and digestive tract cancers, while omega-6s correlated with lower rates of 14 cancers, including brain and bladder. These benefits appeared independent of factors like body mass index, alcohol use, and physical activity.

However, the study also noted a slight increase in prostate cancer among men with higher omega-6 levels. Experts, including Marissa Shams-White of the American Cancer Society, cautioned that more research is needed as observational studies cannot establish causation.

Dietary sources like salmon, walnuts, and chia seeds are recommended over supplements, as whole foods offer additional nutrients.

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