Omega-3s deliver a powerful blow to prostate cancer

Sometimes I can’t help but shake my head at how some in the medical community respond to certain studies.

This will become obvious in a moment.

Because instead of embracing the good news from a recent study, these “experts” remain hesitant about a basic, proven cancer intervention.

Let me explain…

Remarkable results, laughable takeaway

Researchers set out to explore how a diet high in omega-3—and low in omega-6—fatty acids might impact prostate cancer.

Subjects had an early-stage diagnosis and followed the “watch and wait” method. (This means they monitor their condition without immediate treatment.)

For one year, the men followed a healthy diet rich in omega-3s and low in omega-6s. And the results were pretty remarkable…

The Ki-67 index—a key biomarker for cancer progression—decreased by 15 percent in the intervention (diet) group. Meanwhile, the control group experienced a 24 percent increase. That’s a 39 percent difference!

Wouldn’t you thinkthis dramatic finding would be enough to turn heads?

Well, Dr. Bradley Alexander McGregor from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute still advises caution. (This is where I start shaking my head.)

He said the diet “should not be recommended” based on this data alone.

Further, he explains the dietary advice should only be considered for “highly motivated patients”—that is, after discussing study limitations and possible side effects.

HUH?!

A simple solution with proven benefits

I’ve been talking about the power of omega-3 fatty acids for years. They have anti-inflammatory properties and are essential to many bodily functions.

On the other hand, omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory. They fuel inflammation—the root of most disease. And yes, they’re found in abundance in the Standard American Diet—in fried food, processed snacks, vegetable oils, and more.

Not to mention research shows omega-6s can accelerate tumor growth.

So, tell me again why the above findings aren’t being shouted from the rooftops?

Plain and simple: more omega-3 fatty acids and fewer omega-6s protect against disease—including cancer.

The fact that fish oil has fewer side effects than traditional cancer treatments—but can still impact cancer biomarkers—is reason enough for me to encourage you to include it in your diet. (Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3s.)

I mean, this is where common sense should prevail. A diet rich in omega-3s will improve your health in many ways. Why wouldn’t we recommend it more enthusiastically?

If you’re battling a cancer diagnosis, I urge you to take a closer look at your diet. Then, consider adding more omega-3s by eating fatty fish like salmon, flaxseeds, walnuts, or oysters.

You can also take a high-quality fish oil supplement delivering 3,000 mg daily of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA.

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Source:

“Diet Changes Show Promise in Early Prostate Cancer.” MDedge, 02/21/2025. (mdedge.com/content/diet-changes-show-promise-early-prostate-cancer)