Substance in fish oil restricts cancer tumors

According to a new Egyptian study published in early April, a type of omega-3 fat in fish oil may help reduce the growth of cancer tumors in room mice. experiment.

It also helps make a drug used in chemotherapy more effective, while limiting harmful side effects.

Dr. AM El-Mowafy and colleagues at Mansouran University in Egypt examined a type of omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexanoic acid (abbreviated DHA) that affects tumors of room mice. How it can interact with cisplatin pharmaceuticals (used for chemical therapy).

Dr El-Mowafy added: "Our results suggest that the combination of DHA fatty acids with cisplatin can produce anti-tumor effects. DHA fatty acids stimulate chemotherapy effects. substance and enhance the effects of cisplatin ".

In March, US researchers also showed that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids found in fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines - has an anti-disease effect. Prostate cancer, even among men who are at high risk of getting this disease.

In his study, Dr. El-Mowafy and colleagues found that DHA fatty acids reduce the accumulation of snow white cells, reduce inflammation in the body, and reduce the depletion of anti-inflammatory substances. oxidation. These are three factors related to the growth of cancer tumors.

Experimental results also show that DHA fatty acids have reduced toxins and damage to kidney tissue tissues caused by chemotherapy drugs.

The results from this new study add to the evidence that shows a range of health benefits by consuming fatty acids found in some foods, such as salmon, tuna . /.