Category Archives: Colorectal

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

The importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids in the diet is now evident, as well as the need to return to a more physiologic omega-6/omega-3 ratio of about 1-4/1 rather than the ratio of 20-16/1 provided by current Western diets. … Continue reading

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Omega 3 fatty acids reduce colorectal cancer risk

Although diets high in fat have been associated with an increase in cancer risk, a recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology concluded that a greater intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be protective against colorectal cancer … Continue reading

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