Reassurance for men taking omega-3
19th November 2013
By Staff writer
Answer: Despite recent reports that men with high blood levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are at increased risk of developing prostate cancer, 1,2 there is currently insufficient evidence to confirm this link.
Increased dietary intake of n-3 PUFA has been associated with improved cardiovascular health, cognitive performance and reduced inflammation. 3 But the recent evidence suggesting men with high blood levels of n-3 PUFA are at increased risk of developing prostate cancer