Diet Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids Significantly Reduces Risk Of Breast Cancer

A Canadian study in mice shows that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids on a regular basis over a lifetime significantly reduces the occurrence and size of breast cancer tumors. Mice fed a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids developed only two-thirds as many tumors compared to the control mice. And the tumors were 30-percent smaller. "The fact that a food nutrient can have a significant effect on tumor development and growth is remarkable and has considerable implications in breast cancer prevention,” the researchers concluded.