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Omega 3 fish oil

An effective breast cancer treatment may be in the fatty acids in Omega 3 fish oils, according to University of Indiana researchers.

Recent medical opinion has differed a little on how effective Omega 3 fish oils can be (typically found in the oily fish like salmon, herring, mackeral or sardines) however, you can naturally ingest omega 3 in everything from fresh fish to eggs.

The university of Indiana's studies focussed of two types of omega 3 fish oils and in particular the fatty acids. Neither has a noticeable effect on breast cancer cases when used in isolation but when mixed with the anaesthetic propofol, both compounds have a distinct effect, appearing to reduce the growth and spread of cancer cells.

The mixtures blocked cell migration, reducing the risk of secondary tumours, but also triggered some of the cancerous cells to self destruct. The researchers believe the fatty acids, which are already known to offer a range of health benefits, could form the basis of effective treatment for breast cancer.