Such are the qualities of oily fish.
Just a few pieces of fatty fish a day can reduce the risk of death in patients with colon cancer. To such conclusion scientists from the Central hospital of Massachusetts.
Victims of colon cancer can reduce the risk of dying of their disease up to 30% just due to the ingestion of seafood containing omega-3 like sardines or mackerel. Researchers from the US found that these fatty acids suppress tumor growth and block blood flow to cancer cells. Even a small amount of fatty acids is important. In a usual serving of fatty fish contains about 1.8 g of omega-3, and even 0.3 g per day reduces the risk of death within 10 years after diagnosis 41%.
But patients to increase the intake of fatty acids a further 0.15 g as the risk of death from bowel cancer will decrease by 70%. But those who generally refrain from eating fatty fish, thus enhancing the probability of death by 10%. Authors of the study emphasize that their findings are only observational and no clear relationship was not detected. However, this is the first evidence that omega-3 in General can influence the survival of patients with colon cancer.
The researchers traced the fate of almost 200 thousand people. Regular intake of fatty acids have been particularly useful for tall people having a body mass index below 25 and regularly taking aspirin. In their case, the risk of death was reduced by 85%, 90% and 88%, respectively. The positive effect of oily fish on survival, but not nutritional supplements, so capsules in this matter is unknown.
Commenting on the findings, other scientists note that omega-3 is known for its ability to improve blood flow. So the idea that fish oil reduces blood flow to the tumor, it seems completely paradoxical.
