October 7, 2010

Fish Oil Linked to Increased Risk of Colon Cancer in Mice

ScienceDaily for October 6, 2010 reported on high doses of fish oil ad colon cancer.

"Our findings support a growing body of literature implicating harmful effects of high doses of fish oil consumption in relation to certain diseases," Fenton said. "Currently, there is a call by academics and the food industry to establish dietary guidelines for omega-3 consumption. This is primarily motivated by the fact that most Americans are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, and there is substantial evidence supporting the beneficial effects of the consumption."