The findings are an association and do not imply causation. But according to the lead author, Theodore M. Brasky, now at The Ohio State University, omega-3’s can affect gene expression and, in high doses, be pro-oxidative or suppress immunity, all of which could promote cancer. Still, he added, the possible “increase in prostate cancer risk doesn’t preclude a beneficial effect for other diseases.”
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:58:25 +0000
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