This just came to me today and I wanted to share it here for some
insight on this.
Pat
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Flax Seed Oil Actually Increases Prostate Cancer While Fish Oil
Decreases It
A recent study of about 47,000 men has found the ALA omega-3 fatty
acids stimulate the growth of prostate tumors in men. Of the men
monitored over 14 years, some 3,000 struggled with prostate cancer
and about one in seven were suffering from the advanced stages of the
disease.
Researchers found men who were suffering from advanced prostate
cancer had higher quantities of ALA from non-animal as well as meat
and dairy sources.
Scientists also found EPA and DHA could reduce the risk of total and
advanced prostate cancer too. How does EPA and DHA work to prevent
prostate cancer? Researchers offered these possibilities:
modification of membrane phospholipid composition
alteration of cell signaling and receptor activity
lipid peroxidation
cyclooxygenase inhibition
cytokine production
interference with androgen activity
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition July 2004 80(1);204-216
