Posted on 11/13/2024 7:28:51 PM PST by ConservativeMind
In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers.
The study relied on data from more than 250,000 people and found that higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a lower risk of developing cancer.
Participants with higher levels of omega-3s had lower rates of colon, stomach and lung cancer, in addition to lower rates of other digestive tract cancers.
High omega-6 levels led to lower rates of 14 different cancers, including brain, malignant melanoma, bladder and more.
Healthy fats reduce risk of developing 19 types of cancer
The study relied on data from a United Kingdom-based study of more than 250,000 people who were followed for more than a decade. Of those participants, almost 30,000 developed some form of cancer during the study period.
Known as "healthy fats," omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential for human health. They're present in fatty fish, nuts and even some plant oils such as canola oil.
But most Americans probably aren't eating enough of these foods to reach the recommended amounts.
Previous studies suggest omega-3 supplements can reduce the risk of developing high cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease.
But the decision to take the popular fish oil pills isn't one-size-fits-all.
In the present study, for example, the researchers found that high omega-3 levels could be associated with a slightly higher risk of prostate cancer.
"For women, it's an easy decision: Eat more omega-3," said Kaixiong Ye.
The researchers also saw a stronger beneficial effect of omega-6 in younger participants, particularly women
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There’s also odd-chain fatty acids, which apparently are only found in butter and fatty dairy products, beef, lamb, and some fish. Apparently the body can make one of them but not the other.
Thanks.
I think this is the information regarding fats in milk. IIRC these are degraded in Ultra Pasturized and Ultra homegenized milk.
"The Amazing Benefits of Dairy Fat"
Analysis by
Dr. Joseph Mercola
December 26, 2023
Studies have repeatedly failed to find an association between full-fat dairy and cardiovascular events. Instead, full-fat dairy actually reduces your risk of cardiovascularevents and deaths thereof. Dairy products are also associated with lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, liver disease and more Whole-fat dairy contains the odd-chain saturated fats (OCFAs) pentadecanoic acid(C15:0) and heptadecanoic acid (C17:0), which have signifi cant health benefits. OCFAs are found only in small amounts in certain foods, primarily dairy fat, and your body only makes C17:0. Researchers now believe C15:0 may be an essential fat, as your body cannot make it Higher circulating levels of OCFAs in the blood is associated with lower risks of obesity,chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes,NASH, COPD, pancreatic cancer and all-cause mortality
OCFAs do not have an inhibitory effect on glucose burning because they are not converted to acetyl-CoA; rather, they enter the Krebs Cycle as succinyl-CoA. What this means in practical terms is that you don’t need to restrict your consumption of full fat dairy, as it won’t affect your ability to burn glucose
....Snip....Odd-Chain Saturated Fats From Dairy Are Likely Essential Fats Of these, the odd-chain saturated fats (OCFAs) are of particular importance. In fact,recent research suggests these are likely one of the most essential fats in the humandiet, unlike linoleic acid (LA) that most foods are loaded with. It’s virtually impossible to become deficient in LA outside of a laboratory diet.
The same cannot be said for the OCFAs. You need to get them from dairy, because that’sthe primary source. As noted in the 2020 scientifi c report, “Efficacy of Dietary Odd-Chain Saturated Fatty Acid Pentadecanoic Acid Parallels Broad Associated Health Benefits in Humans: Could It Be Essential?”:
“Dietary odd-chain saturated fatty acids (OCFAs) are present in trace levels indairy fat and some fi sh and plants. Higher circulating concentrations of OCFAs,pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and heptadecanoic acid (C17:0), are associated with lower risks of cardiometabolic diseases, and higher dietary intake of OCFAs is associated with lower mortality. (More in the article.)
Dr. Mercola provides 28 supporting citation.
You probably need to sign up at his site for the entire article.
Thank you!
Great find. That’s the source of my OCFA comment.
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