date:Jul 22, 2013
alone (hence the benefits seen in women who were taking supplements).
One mechanism by which fish oil may help protect against cancer is its potent anti-inflammatory effect. Inflammation is believed to play a role in the development of many chronic diseases, including cancers.
Fish oil, in general, is a very good anti-inflammatory agent, and inflammation plays a role in cancer development, said fish oil and cancer researcher Peiying Yang of M.D. Anderson, who was not involved in the study.
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