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. 2013 Sep;38(9):561-4.

Prostate cancer risk and omega-3 Fatty Acid intake from fish oil: a closer look at media messages versus research findings

Walter Alexander

Prostate cancer risk and omega-3 Fatty Acid intake from fish oil: a closer look at media messages versus research findings

Walter Alexander. P T. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Although fish and fish oil supplements have been touted for their many benefits, especially in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, recent headlines have suggested that they might be linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer. P&T takes a closer look behind the mixed messages.

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