Fish oil supplements don’t protect against cancer; Omega-3 fatty acids may actually increase risk of prostate cancer

March 02, 2020 Fish oil supplements, which contain omega-3 fatty acids, may not protect against cancer, as previously believed, according to a pair of studies from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom. The fats found in foods like fish, nuts and leafy vegetables have long been touted for their health benefits. But … Read more

Ask The Supp Guru Special Edition: Does Fish Oil Cause Prostate Cancer?

Q: Hey Jim, you recommend fish oil in all of your Bodybuilding.com trainers. Now I hear it might cause prostate cancer. What’s up? I’ve been getting bombarded the last few days on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram by people who want to know whether or not omega-3 fats cause prostate cancer. This is due to a … Read more

Taking omega-3 fish oil supplements may increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer by 70%

Taking omega-3 fish oil supplements may increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer by 70% Supplement was also increased low-grade prostate cancer risk by 44% One theory is that pills may dampen down the immune system Omega-3 fish oils are one of the most popular supplements in the UK Fish-oil supplements credited with a range … Read more

Are fish oil supplements putting you at risk of prostate cancer?

A report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute late last week shows a potential link between omega-3 fatty acids and the risk of developing prostate cancer. But it may be premature for people to reduce their omega-3 intake until we have a better understanding of what lies behind this apparent association. Omega-3 … Read more