omega-3 Archive — Page 1 of 1

Golden translucent softgel capsules arranged in a loose oval on a white background, with one smaller white capsule near the left side.
June 24, 2019

Fish oil and cancer prevention

Fish oil supplementation provides a modest but beneficial effect on reducing molecules associated with colorectal cancer development.

By Leigh MacMillan
Two salmon steaks, halved avocados, a bowl of oil, flaxseeds, and assorted nuts arranged on a dark surface.
August 21, 2017

Fatty acids and adenoma risk

Vanderbilt researchers have found that red blood cell membrane fatty acid content is associated with risk of having colorectal adenomas, with omega-6 fatty acids increasing and omega-3 fatty acids decreasing risk.

By Leigh MacMillan