High levels of omega-3, omega-6 may protect against cancer

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-14 03:38:53 | Updated at 2024-11-14 16:18:55 12 hours ago

High levels of omega-3, omega-6 may protect against cancer
Medical Xpress / University of Georgia / International Journal of Cancer ^ | Nov. 4, 2024 | Leigh Hataway / Yuchen Zhang et al

Posted on 11/13/2024 7:28:51 PM PST by ConservativeMind

In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers.

The study relied on data from more than 250,000 people and found that higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a lower risk of developing cancer.

Participants with higher levels of omega-3s had lower rates of colon, stomach and lung cancer, in addition to lower rates of other digestive tract cancers.

High omega-6 levels led to lower rates of 14 different cancers, including brain, malignant melanoma, bladder and more.

Healthy fats reduce risk of developing 19 types of cancer

The study relied on data from a United Kingdom-based study of more than 250,000 people who were followed for more than a decade. Of those participants, almost 30,000 developed some form of cancer during the study period.

Known as "healthy fats," omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential for human health. They're present in fatty fish, nuts and even some plant oils such as canola oil.

But most Americans probably aren't eating enough of these foods to reach the recommended amounts.

Previous studies suggest omega-3 supplements can reduce the risk of developing high cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease.

But the decision to take the popular fish oil pills isn't one-size-fits-all.

In the present study, for example, the researchers found that high omega-3 levels could be associated with a slightly higher risk of prostate cancer.

"For women, it's an easy decision: Eat more omega-3," said Kaixiong Ye.

The researchers also saw a stronger beneficial effect of omega-6 in younger participants, particularly women

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Omega-3 fats include ALA from flaxseed and other plants and EPA and DHA from fish.

Omega-6 fats are high in vegetable oils.

One useful form, called GLA, is more rare, and is mainly found in Evening Primrose oil, Borage oil, and Black Currant oil.

I am surprised they say Omega-6 fats are needed, as Americans get a lot more of these than Omega-3 fats.

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2 posted on 11/13/2024 7:29:27 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)

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Swordfish on the menu tonight.

3 posted on 11/13/2024 7:31:36 PM PST by married21 (As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)

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I thought they were finding that vegetable oils are not healthy.

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“I thought they were finding that vegetable oils are not healthy.”

Find out who financed the study.

5 posted on 11/13/2024 7:36:05 PM PST by BobL

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I take Krill Oil for Omega 3. It causes minimal (or no) fish burps like fish oil.

Krill oil comes from a tiny, shrimp-like marine animal. It's rich in the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

The benefits of krill oil seem to come from its omega-3 fatty acid content. The body doesn't produce many of its own omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce pain and swelling and also prevent the blood from clotting easily.

Side effects might include stomach upset, decreased appetite, heartburn, fishy burps, bloating, diarrhea, and nausea. (I haven't experienced any of these).

Bleeding disorders: Krill oil can slow blood clotting. It might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.

Seafood allergy: Some people who are allergic to seafood might also be allergic to krill oil supplements. Avoid using krill oil or use it cautiously if you have a seafood allergy.

I take 1,250 mg per day in the morning before breakfast.

6 posted on 11/13/2024 7:36:46 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (Republicans are the party that says ‘Government doesn’t work.’ Then they get elected and prove it.)

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