andyjames
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if you havnt heard recently in the news and papers there has been studies proven that omega fatty acids increase the chance of prostate cancer guys..this is from one of the many newspapers and news on the tv shows
people who take omega-3 supplements for a health boost may be putting themselves at higher risk of prostate cancer, researchers claim.
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found naturally in oily fish, are widely hailed for their anti-inflammatory properties which are thought to protect against a raft of maladies including heart attacks and strokes, arthritis and various cancers.
But a study found that men with high levels of omega-3 in their blood were at 43 per cent greater risk of prostate cancer than those with low concentrations, while less common aggressive “high-grade” tumours were 71 per cent more likely than in those not taking supplements. Alan Kristal, senior author of the paper, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, said: “We’ve shown once again that use of nutritional supplements may be harmful.”
It is unclear why omega-3 increased the risk of the disease but the effect could be related to the body’s conversion of fatty acids into compounds which can damage cells and DNA, and suppress the immune system, researchers said.
The study did not examine how omega-3 might affect the progression of prostate cancer in men who already had the disease.
Omega-3 is one of the most popular supplements sold on the high street, with estimated sales of £116 million each year in Britain alone.
Each year around 41,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 11,000 die from the disease.
Dr Iain Frame, Director of Research at Prostate Cancer UK said: “Omega 3, such as is found in oily fish, has been the focus of a large amount of research in recent years, the majority of which points to it having wide ranging health benefits when eaten as part of a balanced diet.
“Therefore we would not encourage any man to change their diet as a result of this study, but to speak to their doctor if they have any concerns about prostate cancer.”
people who take omega-3 supplements for a health boost may be putting themselves at higher risk of prostate cancer, researchers claim.
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found naturally in oily fish, are widely hailed for their anti-inflammatory properties which are thought to protect against a raft of maladies including heart attacks and strokes, arthritis and various cancers.
But a study found that men with high levels of omega-3 in their blood were at 43 per cent greater risk of prostate cancer than those with low concentrations, while less common aggressive “high-grade” tumours were 71 per cent more likely than in those not taking supplements. Alan Kristal, senior author of the paper, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, said: “We’ve shown once again that use of nutritional supplements may be harmful.”
It is unclear why omega-3 increased the risk of the disease but the effect could be related to the body’s conversion of fatty acids into compounds which can damage cells and DNA, and suppress the immune system, researchers said.
The study did not examine how omega-3 might affect the progression of prostate cancer in men who already had the disease.
Omega-3 is one of the most popular supplements sold on the high street, with estimated sales of £116 million each year in Britain alone.
Each year around 41,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 11,000 die from the disease.
Dr Iain Frame, Director of Research at Prostate Cancer UK said: “Omega 3, such as is found in oily fish, has been the focus of a large amount of research in recent years, the majority of which points to it having wide ranging health benefits when eaten as part of a balanced diet.
“Therefore we would not encourage any man to change their diet as a result of this study, but to speak to their doctor if they have any concerns about prostate cancer.”
