Omega-3 is a bit of a victim of its own success… for all of the substantiated claims of the benefits it provides the brain, the heart and other organs, there is nothing to suggest it can help reduce the risk of cancers.
The Journal of the American Medical Association reviewed articles published over the past 40 years to try and identify credible research.
Scientists studied 38 articles dealing with the impact of Omega-3 fatty acids on the incidence of tumors. 11 different types of cancer were examined.
The conclusion…
“A large body of literature spanning numerous cohorts from many countries and with different demographic characteristics does not provide evidence to suggest a significant association between omega-3 fatty acids and cancer incidence. Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is unlikely to prevent cancer.”
Sources:
Journal of the American Medical Association
Southern California Evidence-Based Practice Center