Omega 3: Omega 3 Shows Protection From Cancer

Omega 3 fish oil has been shown to thwart yet another cancer.

New research published in the Journal of the American Medical association (JAMA) indicates that omega 3 fish oil plus vitamin D can help to overcome kidney cancer.

The amazing health benefits of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from certain fatty fish such as wild salmon, herring and sardines just seem to go on and on. Why? Because those cold water fatty fish contain high amounts of omega 3 oils along with some smaller amounts of vitamin D.

This new research specifically compares the intake of fatty fish, such as salmon, to the consumption of lean fish and other types of seafood such as lobster and shrimp.

The scientists examined the risk of cancer or renal cell carcinoma in a group of over 61,000 Swedish women for more than 15 years. Those who reported consistent long-term consumption of omega 3 fatty acids from fatty fish had a very significant 73% lower risk of kidney cancer. In fact all cancers were lower in the omega 3 group.

What about those who ate lean fish? The researchers found there were no cancer protecting benefits in lean fish or other types of seafood.

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