Omega-3s are only good for our health: consumed regularly in small quantities, they would be effective in preventing epileptic seizures, improve the quality of sleep, fight against cholesterol, but also against the postpartum depression. In short, there is no question of depriving yourself of it!
A new American study, published in the scientific journal Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics today brings a new utility to omega-3: according to researchers at the University of Washington, they would also be useful in preventing prostate cancer.
Surimi and snails
Thus, the fatty acids present in rapeseed, soybean and walnut oil, but also in salmon, herring, mackerel, snails, lamb’s lettuce or even surimi would stimulate a receptor present in the prostate which the role is to regulate the number of cancer cells and prevent their proliferation.
“This work paves the way for new drugs to fight prostate cancer,” said Kathryn Meier, professor of pharmacology at the University of Washington. We can only advise men to consume more omega-3, in the form of food or even in the form of dietary supplements. “
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