A Simple Daily Supplement that Could Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Thursday, October 8th, 2009Each and every women is concerned with being able to prevent breast cancer. Many women die each year because of breast cancer. There has been millions of dollars spent on research trying to find new ways to treat and cure this cancer. But the best and easiest way to stay safe is to just take every step possible to preventing breast cancer in the first place.
Around 1993, there were studies published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that indicate there could be a link between omega 3 fatty acids and the prevention of breast cancer. There are also many additional studies that indicate there could be a connection. Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in fish oils and flax seed oil. They are instrumental in heart health and are anti-inflammatory compounds. Its anti-inflammatory nature might be what can help prevent breast cancer.
Fish and flax seed are where omega 3s usually come from. Most people don’t eat enough of these foods, so they have a moderate omega 3 deficiency. This can be seriously harmful to your health. It can present itself as depression and heart problems. In addition, it can interfere with your immune system and make you more sensitive to auto-immune issues like arthritis, some forms of diabetes and some types of migraines.
Because of the auto-immune issue, this is where researchers think omega 3s can also contribute to breast cancer prevention. Cancers are caused when cells literally go crazy, and an anti-inflammatory agent could play a huge role in calming down those cells. When calmed down the cells won’t start dividing like crazy and the cancer can be avoided.
Most people trying to prevent cancer will start taking a daily omega 3 supplement. At the very least they are contributing to a variety of facets of their health like heart health and memory function. The evidence is not set in stone on whether or not omega 3 supplements can really help to prevent cancer, but it really is smart to be prepared.