The function of Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Body!

Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acid that has many health benefits for the body, you know, one of which is to prevent oral cancer and skin cancer.

Queen Mary researchers from Queen Mary, University of London, England, revealed that omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent the growth of malignant cancer cells, especially on the type of cancer that is commonly called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the main forms of skin cancer that affects the outer layer of skin (squamous cells). The researchers also believe that squamous cell carcinoma can also occur in the lungs, digestive tract lining, and other areas of the body.

The researchers conducted laboratory tests with the addition of fatty acids into the cell or tissue culture, and the results showed that omega-3 fatty acids can be lethal malignant cancer cells without affecting normal cells in the body, professor Kenneth ParkinsonBSc, PhD. revealed "we found that omega-3 fatty acids are highly selective for inhibiting the growth of malignant cells." oral cancer research led by the University of London, Queen Mary's Institute of Dentistry, University of London, England

This means that omega-3 fatty acids can be used for the prevention and treatment of oral cancer and skin cancer. Previous research has found that omega-3 fatty acids may have many other health benefits, such as help alleviate cardiovascular disease. University of Pittsburgh in the US with a study, also suggest that high consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may improve memory in young people.

So, because the omega-3 fatty acids can not be made in large quantities oaleh the human body, the main way laneways increase is by eating foods rich in omega-3 or additional supplements containing omega-3.

Disayarankan at least two servings (350 grams) or fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids per week according to the American Heart Association.

Here are some foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids:

• salmon
• tuna
• peanut skin
• walnuts
• peanut butter
• canola oil
• avocado

"Perhaps the omega-3 fatty acids can be beneficial for people who are at risk of cancer, but more research is needed to determine the proper dosage and appropriate." Said Dr. Zacharoula Nikolakopoulou one of the authors of this study from the London School of Medicine and Dentistry.