Millions of Americans supplement with fish oil as a means to protect against heart disease, but recent studies show there is a correlation between Omega 3’s and a lower risk of breast cancer.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women, and the #2 cause of cancer death among women in the U.S.
The findings published in this study have tremendous meaning for women and their health. Read the highlights below:
Omega-3’s and Breast Cancer
We reviewed a study published Thursday in the journal BMJ, regarding the correlation between Omega-3’s and a lower risk of breast cancer. Following are a few highlights we wanted to share with our readers:
- 17 articles investigated marine n-3 PUFA (Omega – 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids) consisting of 16,178 breast cancer events and 527,392 participants
- Marine n-3 PUFA was associated with 14% reduction of risk of breast cancer
- Dose-response analysis indicated that risk of breast cancer was reduced by 5% per 0.1g/day
- Higher consumption of dietary marine n-3 PUFA is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer.
What to Look for in a Fish Oil
As revealed in the study, the most important elements of fish oil for breast cancer prevention are the Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.
The two most important Omega-3 fatty acids are Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA).
Thus, when shopping for an Omega-3 supplement, choose a product rich in EPA and DHA.
Our Favorite Omega-3
Tri-KRILL™ is a krill oil supplement from the pristine antarctic. Krill is a more sustainable product than fish, and is also rich in EPA, DHA, and the super antioxidant Astaxanthin.
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