Omega-3

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    Fish oil and cancer prevention

    Fish oil supplementation provides a modest but beneficial effect on reducing molecules associated with colorectal cancer development. Read More

    Jun 24, 2019

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    Fatty acids and adenoma risk

    Vanderbilt researchers have found that red blood cell membrane fatty acid content is associated with risk of having colorectal adenomas, with omega-6 fatty acids increasing and omega-3 fatty acids decreasing risk. Read More

    Aug 21, 2017

  • Woman eating fish

    Women who eat fish have lower colon polyp risk

    Women who eat at least three servings of fish per week have a reduced risk of developing some types of colon polyps according to a new study by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators. Read More

    Feb 9, 2012