Diet Rich in Healthy Fats May Slow Prostate Cancer Growth: Preliminary Study

Researchers find that a diet high in omega-3s and fish oil supplements may benefit men with prostate cancer who are on active surveillance.
Diet Rich in Healthy Fats May Slow Prostate Cancer Growth: Preliminary Study
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Carefully chosen nutritional changes may slow prostate cancer’s progression without immediate medical intervention, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of California–Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that a diet low in omega-6 fatty acids and rich in omega-3s, combined with fish oil supplements, could reduce cancer cell growth in patients tracking the cancer instead of treating it, an approach called active surveillance.

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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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