Watch out, fish oils increase the risk of prostate cancer!
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Recent research suggests that fish oil rich in omega-3 may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Pira who have high levels of omega-3 at highest risk of up to 71 percent of prostate cancer.
"Fish oil supplements can be harmful to man if taken in high doses," said researcher Theodore Brasky from Ohio State University Medical Center, as reported by NBC News.
Previous research in 2011 also showed that fish oil associated with advanced prostate cancer are dangerous. The research also found that the effects of omega-3 found in fish oil is higher than the fatty acids found in vegetable oils.
Proprietary research Brasky conducted on 934 men with prostate cancer and 1,393 men who did not have cancer. They then grouped based on the level of omega-3 in their blood. Men with levels of omega-3 highest risk 71 percent of prostate cancer. While in general, they have the risk of prostate cancer is 44 percent higher than men with levels of omega-3 the lowest.
Fatty acids found in vegetable oils are known not affect the risk of prostate cancer. Yet researchers still have not discovered how fish oil can cause cancer. Researchers even have taken all the risk factors that influence and found that mercury in fish is not associated with prostate cancer.
By knowing the results of this study seem to men should begin to regulate the consumption of fish and omega-3 supplements. Although omega-3 can reduce the risk of heart disease and diseases of the brain, but if taken in excess can also harm men.
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