Does Flax Oil Promote Prostate Cancer?

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Does Flax Oil Promote Prostate Cancer?

Udo Erasmus, PhD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumers, retailers, and health care practitioners, have been told that flax

oil, an excellent source of n-3 essential fats, can promote prostate cancer.

Based on my 20 years of experience researching fats and health, I believe the

'research' is questionable and the conclusions wrong.

 

Studies have also shown a protective effect of essential fatty acids against

prostate and other cancers. What's more, there are other, more likely causes of

prostate cancer, including lack of balance between n-3 and n-6 essential fats,

damage done to n-3 during harsh processing, toxins from synthetic packages, and

lack of protective antioxidants and dietary phytosterols (plant compounds).

 

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are substances from fats that must come from foods

because the body absolutely needs them but cannot make them. EFAs are either

n-3s or n-6s. It doesn't make sense that the same substances with a long history

of anti-cancer benefits should also be responsible for causing cancer.

 

To protect my prostate, I use an n-3-rich flax oil daily in a blend with other

n-6-rich oils (sunflower and sesame) to get the proper n-3 to n-6 ratio and

prevent deficiencies. I avoid plastic packaging to prevent leeching of toxic

chemicals and insist on an oil blend packed in brown glass, further protected by

a box to keep out all light, as well as refrigerated in factory, store, and home

to extend freshness.

 

I use and recommend zinc, selenium, antioxidants, phytosterols, saw palmetto,

broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, anti-inflammatory herbs, and maitake

extracts or mushrooms as part of a prostate-nourishing nutritional program.

 

I use and recommend optimum intake of all components of health: 20 minerals, 14

vitamins, eight to 11 essential amino acids, two essential fatty acids,

detoxifying fiber, digestive enzymes, probiotics (friendly bowel

microorganisms), antioxidants, herbs (phytonutrients), filtered water, clean

air, and sunlight.

 

I engage in and recommend physical activity (work or exercise) to stay fit. I

indulge myself in and recommend rest, sufficient sleep, recreation, the

passionate pursuit of worthwhile goals, time spent with friends, a sense of

humor, good balance between work and play, heart-felt gratitude, and faith in

the grand scheme of things.

 

http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/udo/flax_prostate_summary.htm

 

 

 

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