New Delhi, Nov 5 || A higher consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers, finds a large study of more than 250,000 people on Tuesday.
Cancer has become a global health concern, especially with increasing early onset.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are "healthy fats" and essential for human health. These are important to the cells and are known to reduce bad cholesterol levels, keep the brain healthy, and boost mental health.
Higher levels of omega-3s showed protection against colon, stomach, and lung cancer, according to study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, showed the benefits of higher omega-3 levels against colon, stomach, and lung cancer.
On the other hand, high omega-6 levels protect against brain, malignant melanoma, bladder, and 14 different cancers.
"Higher omega-3 and omega-6 levels were associated with lower rates of cancer," said lead author Yuchen Zhang, a doctoral student at the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health.