Fish Omega-3 Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

Fish are rich in omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs), such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Do this fatty acids decrease the risk of breast cancer?

EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty acids found in fish such as salmon. In this study, the levels of these fatty acids were measured in the red blood cells of women.

Breast cancer risk and erythrocyte compositions of n-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids in Japanese
Int J Cancer. 2007 Jul 15;121(2):377-85.