CANCER

Omega-3 may help prevent cancer

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and Omega-3 fatty acids have long been claimed to reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Interestingly, studies show that people who consume the most Omega-3 have up to a 55% lower risk of colon cancer. Read

Additionally, Omega-3 consumption is linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. However, not all studies give the same results. Read

Omega-3 intake may decrease the risk of some types of cancer, including colon, prostate and breast cancer.