Omega Fatty Acids May Curb Spread of Prostate Cancer

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Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as oily fish may help prevent the spread of prostate cancer, scientists said yesterday.

Omega-3 and omega-6 are essential fatty acids that work together to promote good health. The body cannot make them, so eating a diet rich in the substances is important.

Fish and certain oils such as canola and flaxseed are sources of omega-3, while raw nuts and seeds contain omega-6.

In laboratory studies, scientists at the Paterson Institute at the Christie Hospital in Manchester, England, found that omega-3 fats could block the spread of cancerous cells. The results of the research published in the British Journal of Cancer suggest a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help inhibit the spread of early prostate cancer.