Omega-6 fats double growth rate of prostate tumors
A new study adds more evidence that omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory and may contribute to cancer. Researchers added arachidonic acid to prostate tumor cell cultures, and observed that this doubled the normal growth rate of the tumors.
This is particularly concerning as the modern “Western” diet is loaded with vegetable oils high in omega-6 fatty acids. Even worse, the levels of the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids in our diet have fallen appreciably over the years. The relatively high levels of omega-3s in the Mediterranean diet may explain much of its success in preventing disease.
Link to study information. Link to more information on omega-3s.
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