Evidence of prostate cancer, omega-3 link

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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Soy doesn't prevent prostate cancer return: study

NEW YORK | Tue Jul 9, 2013

(Reuters Health) - Men who took soy supplements after having their prostate cancer removed were just as likely to see their cancer return as men who didn't take soy, in a new study.

"I think this study clearly demonstrates men in this particular situation… will not benefit," said Maarten Bosland, the study's lead author from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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