A new study found intake of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as those found in fish, can protect against developing colon polyps, according to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology.
This study included nearly 5,000 patients who were polyp free, had adenomatous polyps or had hyperplastic polyps. Researchers found fish intake was associated with a reduced risk of colorectal adenomas in women only, with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.67. Researchers say additional research is needed to prove any sort of link.
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This study included nearly 5,000 patients who were polyp free, had adenomatous polyps or had hyperplastic polyps. Researchers found fish intake was associated with a reduced risk of colorectal adenomas in women only, with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.67. Researchers say additional research is needed to prove any sort of link.
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Study: Alcohol Consumption, Family History Increase Risk of Colon Cancer
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