Breast cancer treatment with Fish oil supplements, Omega 3 fatty acids health benefits

Fish oil supplements are already thought to protect heart health by helping to lower triglycerides and prevent plaque build up that results in atherosclerosis. Now  a recent study in  cancer epidemiology ,Biomarkers & prevention adds to the evidence that Fish oil may have a preventive effect against breast cancer.The anti inflammatory properties of fish oil  is responsible for cutting breast cancer risk.fish oil can effectively decrease estradiol levels.Regular use of Fish oil supplements which contain high levels of fatty acids EPA and DHA,was linked with a 32 percent reduced risk of breast cancer in post menopausal women .

The reduction in risk appeared to be restricted to invasive ductal breast cancer the most common type of disease. The amount of omega -3 fatty acids in fish oil supplements are higher than most people would typically get from their diet.

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