Fatty acids and cancer

[Guest guest]

In this group we have seen several posts in which fatty acids are

discussed along with their health benifits. In this connection a recent

research finding appears noteworthy.

 

Adding arachidonic acid, a common omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid,

to culture media causes prostate cancer cells to grow twice as fast as

usual, according to a report in the February 1st issue of Cancer

Research. Read a short article giving summary of this finding at

 

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=healthNews&storyID=2006-02-1\

0T172623Z_01_COL062760_RTRUKOC_0_US-OMEGA-CANCER.xml&archived=False

 

 

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Dr Bhate

[Guest guest]

I've been very interested in this research.

 

Here is an excellent article on why this happens, and the other effects of

the imbalanced omega 6/3 ratio:

 

http://peacefullivinghhc.com/omega3s.htm

 

Thanks!

 

Jacob Griscom, CAS

Teaching Faculty: California College of Ayurveda

 

Peaceful Living Holistic Healthcare Center

200 Providence Mine Rd. Ste 210

Nevada City, CA 95959

Scheduling: (530) 265-9464

www.peacefullivinghhc.com

 

 

"Shirish Bhate" <shirishbhate

Fatty acids and cancer

Adding arachidonic acid, a common omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid,

to culture media causes prostate cancer cells to grow twice as fast as

usual, according to a report in the February 1st issue of Cancer

Research. Read a short article giving summary of this finding at

 

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type==healthNews&storyID=

06-02-10T172623Z_01_COL062760_RTRUKOC_0_US-OMEGA-CANCER.xml&archived=úlse