Omega-3’s for Colorectal Cancer Prevention?
Updated March 26, 2015.
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention explored whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Researchers tested blood samples from about 450 men, some of whom had cancer of the colon and rectum. The results were very specific. The presence of omega-3 fats in the blood was associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, but only in men who weren't taking aspirin.
(Taking aspirin seemed to have a similar effect as ingesting large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.)
This study is one more reason to make sure your diet includes healthy fats, such as the omega-3's found in flax seed, salmon, halibut, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and omega-3 supplements.
Related Research Summaries:
Source: Hall, M. and Campos, H. "Blood Levels of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Aspirin, and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer."Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention 16 (1 Feb. 2007): 314-321. Accessed 15 Feb. 2007.
Potential Benefit of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention explored whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Researchers tested blood samples from about 450 men, some of whom had cancer of the colon and rectum.
The results were very specific. The presence of omega-3 fats in the blood was associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, but only in men who weren't taking aspirin. (Taking aspirin seemed to have a similar effect as ingesting large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.)
This study is one more reason to make sure your diet includes healthy fats, such as the omega-3's found in flax seed, salmon, halibut, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and omega-3 supplements.
Related Research Summaries:
Source: Hall, M. and Campos, H. "Blood Levels of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Aspirin, and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer."Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention 16 (1 Feb. 2007): 314-321. Accessed 15 Feb. 2007.
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention explored whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Results of the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Study
Researchers tested blood samples from about 450 men, some of whom had cancer of the colon and rectum. The results were very specific. The presence of omega-3 fats in the blood was associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, but only in men who weren't taking aspirin.
(Taking aspirin seemed to have a similar effect as ingesting large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.)
How Can You Apply This Research to Your Life?
This study is one more reason to make sure your diet includes healthy fats, such as the omega-3's found in flax seed, salmon, halibut, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and omega-3 supplements.
Related Research Summaries:
- Panel Says Daily Aspirin is a No-No for Colon Cancer Prevention
- Certain Flavonoids Decrease Colorectal Cancer Risk
- Can Curry and Onions Really Prevent Colon Cancer?
Source: Hall, M. and Campos, H. "Blood Levels of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Aspirin, and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer."Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention 16 (1 Feb. 2007): 314-321. Accessed 15 Feb. 2007.
Potential Benefit of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention explored whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Results of the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Study
Researchers tested blood samples from about 450 men, some of whom had cancer of the colon and rectum.
The results were very specific. The presence of omega-3 fats in the blood was associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, but only in men who weren't taking aspirin. (Taking aspirin seemed to have a similar effect as ingesting large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.)
How Can You Apply This Research to Your Life?
This study is one more reason to make sure your diet includes healthy fats, such as the omega-3's found in flax seed, salmon, halibut, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and omega-3 supplements.
Related Research Summaries:
- Panel Says Daily Aspirin is a No-No for Colon Cancer Prevention
- Certain Flavonoids Decrease Colorectal Cancer Risk
- Can Curry and Onions Really Prevent Colon Cancer?
Source: Hall, M. and Campos, H. "Blood Levels of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Aspirin, and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer."Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention 16 (1 Feb. 2007): 314-321. Accessed 15 Feb. 2007.
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