High levels of omega-3 and omega-6 may protect

In addition to lowering cholesterol, maintaining brain health and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggest that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help prevent various types of cancer.

The study drew 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 cancer.

“Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 were associated with lower rates of cancer,” he said. Yuchen Zhanglead author of the study and doctoral student at UGA College of Public Health. “These results suggest that the average person should focus on getting more of these fatty acids in their diet.”

Participants with higher levels of omega-3 had lower rates of colon, stomach and lung cancers, as well as lower rates of other digestive tract cancers.

High levels of omega-6 led to a reduction in the incidence of 14 different types of cancer, including brain cancer, malignant melanoma, bladder cancer and others.

Healthy fats reduce the risk of developing 19 types of cancer

The study was based on data from a study conducted in the UK involving more than 250,000 people who were followed for more than ten years. Of these participants, nearly 30,000 developed some form of cancer during the study period.

Some earlier studies have found a link between fatty acid levels and cancer risk. However, no study has been able to definitively determine whether omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids reduce the incidence of cancer or increase the likelihood of surviving a cancer diagnosis.

Importantly, the benefits of high fatty acid levels were independent of other risk factors such as BMI, alcohol consumption, or physical activity.

Fish oil supplements have many health benefits.

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, known as “healthy fats,” are essential for human health. They are found in oily fish, nuts, and even some vegetable oils such as canola oil.

But most Americans probably don’t eat enough of these foods to reach the recommended amounts.

This is why many people turn to fish oil supplements. These are some of the most popular diet pills on the market, and for good reason.

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

The benefits of fish oil may not be universal

But the decision to take popular fish oil pills is not one size fits all.

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

“For women, it’s a simple solution: eat more omega-3s,” he said. Kaixiong Yecorresponding author of the study and associate professor at UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences.

The researchers also saw a stronger positive effect of omega-6 in younger participants, especially women.

Published in the International Journal of Cancer, studying was co-authored by Ethan Sun, a doctoral student in the UGA genetics program, and Suhan Song And Ye Shenfrom the UGA College of Public Health. Other co-authors include Nikhil Khankari and Thomas Brenna.

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