Protect Yourself Against Colon Cancer with Omega-3

Can omega-3 protect you against cancer?

According to Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, there is mounting evidence proving that people with a high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio have a 95% higher risk of developing colon cancer. This study took place in Shanghai China with 73,242 Chinese women participating.

Harvey Murff and associates from Harvard University agree, stating, 'the dietary total omega-6 to omega-3 PUFA ration was strongly associated with colorectal cancer risk.' These two studies are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many studies showing a diet high in omega-3 improves your odds of not getting cancer.

The bottom line? To beat the odds of getting colon or any other type of cancer, Americans need to adjust their diets to include more omega-3.

Changing your diet

To improve your diet, you need to lower your omega-6 and raise your omega-3. You can do this by changing what you eat. Foods that contain high amounts of omega-6 are soybean oil, cottonseed oil, and corn oil. These oils are key ingredients in margarine, mayonnaise, salad dressings, snack foods, processed foods and fast foods.

To increase your omega-3, try eating more including more wild-caught salmon, albacore tuna, walnuts, and flax seed in your diet. You can supplement your diet with fish oil, krill oil, or cod liver oil supplements if you find eating fish unpleasant.

Let omega-3 help you beat the odds. Begin by eating healthy. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Eat less omega-6 foods and more omega-3 foods, and you'll soon be on the road to a healthier lifestyle.