Fish Oil Supplements Can Lower Breast Cancer Risk
According to a preliminary study reported in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, intake of fish oil supplements can help reduce the risk of breast cancer.
In the study of 35,016 older women with no history of breast cancer, those who reported currently taking fish oil supplements on a regular basis had a 32% reduced risk for developing invasive ductal breast cancer, compared with women who did not take fish oil supplements.
Though not fully understood, the effect of fish oil on breast cancer may be related to it's strong anti-inflammatory properties. As some research suggests that inflammation plays a role in the development of breast and other cancers, some studies have not found a link between eating more fatty fish and breast cancer risk. However, it could be that the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil supplements is much higher than what is normally found in the diet.
August 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Thanks for your informative post! My grandmother suffered from breast cancer and I think its great to learn about all of the different types of preventative measures.
August 9th, 2010 at 5:30 am
Looking forward to read your newsletter
September 6th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
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September 20th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Thanks for the info! very helpful
November 5th, 2010 at 7:09 am
This is good to note because I love Maxalife products and I take the Women’s Multi-vitamins everyday. Also, I take the MX Omega3 Fish Oil for brain activity. I didn’t know that it also helps prevent breast cancer.