AAP - July 11, 2013
US scientists say they have
confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate
cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids, raising new questions
about the safety of supplements.
The research in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute
reported a 71 per cent higher risk for dangerous high-grade prostate
cancer among men who ate fatty fish or took fish-oil supplements, which
are often touted for their anti-inflammatory properties.
"We've
shown once again that use of nutritional supplements may be harmful,"
said Alan Kristal, researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Centre and senior author of the paper.
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