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Fatty acids found in fish oil supplements are known to interfere with the work of chemotherapy against tumors. Therefore, cancer patients are advised to consult with a physician about the use of such supplements.
Fish oil supplements rich in compounds known omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 and a very good heart health. But scientists from the Netherlands said, fish oil supplements could potentially reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Research now suggests, one type of chemotherapy called cisplatin and often used to treat lung cancer, ovarian, testicular and bladder, unable to work due to the influence of platinum-induced fatty acids (PIFA). These fatty acids are produced by stem cells in the blood and are also found in fish oil supplements.
Research on mice suffering from a tumor under his skin showed the injected animals by fatty acids and is called “the natural levels” to be insensitive to chemotherapy. The cells produce two types of fatty acids called PIFA KHT and 16:4 (n-3). These fatty acids trigger chemical reactions which then makes the cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy.
Resistance to chemotherapy is a serious thing. Now we have seen that the body itself produces protective substances in the blood of the strong to counter the effects of chemotherapy. The substance can be found in fish oils.
Consuming supplements that contain Omega-3 fatty acids apparently given a lot of benefits. Anything?
Against pain
Omega-3 according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, United States, nearly two-thirds of patients with neck pain and chronic back problems no longer require anti-inflammatory drugs after taking fish oil pills for 20-30 days. The key is omega-3 has a substance that can fight inflammation.
Increasing energy and stamina
Consuming omega-3 will increase the oxygen content in the blood so the body’s metabolism becomes more optimal. Thus, increase energy and stamina. Increased metabolic processes, it can increase the burning of calories and suppress your appetite so that omega-3 can help the process of weight loss in obesity cases.
Maintain weight
Omega-3 can help stabilize your mood, says Douglas Bibus, PhD, omega-3 researchers and scientists from the Academic Medical Center University of Minnesota, United States. Mood that can result in you will lose control diet and snacked on all the foods that cause skyrocketing body weight.
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