In diverse human and animals studies it has been established beyond doubt that omega 3 fatty acids protect mammals from cancer.  It is also found to be effective in reducing inflammatory process in conditions like psoriasis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and allergies. Such chronic inflammatory conditions can lead to cancer by increasing the production of free radicals. These free radicals in turn damage deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) the building blocks of cells which gives the cellular structure unique characteristic. DNA damage triggers cancerous growth in most cases.

Omega 3 fatty acid is not only found in the cold water fish but also in any mammals found in extreme cold climate like polar bear, walrus etc.  Eskimos who consume a lot of these as well as cold water fish have one of the lowest incidences of cancer in the world. Generally it has been found that incidence of cancer like that of breast and colorectal rose with increasing consumption of animals fat particularly red meat.  But cancer rates decrease with increasing fish and fish oil consumption. Another interesting study done in Finland measured the fatty acid composition of breast tissue in women with breast cancer and those with benign breast disease.  It was found that women with breast cancer had much lower levels of EPA and DHA the components of omega 3 fatty acids. In another study in Japan it was found that the risk of prostate cancer was higher in men who ate little or no sea food. In many experimental studies too it was shown that omega 3 fatty acids consistently protected against cancerous tumor formation. So what are you waiting for? It is time you brought more of our finny friends to your table on regular basis.