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by sigmaprimus 2649 days ago
Kind of an old article, here is a link to an article written around the same time that was updated last summer.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fish-oil-friend-or-foe-2...

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At a certain point it says:

"Evidence linking fish oil and cancer has been all over the map. Some research suggests diets high in fatty fish or fish oil supplements might reduce the risk of certain cancers, including prostate cancer. Other research shows just the opposite, a link between eating a lot of oily fish or taking potent fish oil supplements and a 43% increased risk for prostate cancer overall, and a 71% increased risk for aggressive prostate cancer."

Go figure! I guess, inconclusive at best.

What dose of fish oil does one need to consume in order for the diet to be considered "high in fish oil"?

Also, I've read in the past that it's important to balance omega-3's with omega-6. I wonder if any of this research takes that balance in to account.

I wonder if anyone has compared cancer rates with those who eat euryhaline fish ( less sea toxins )