They discover that omega 3 fatty acids can help prevent and fight cancer

The cancer is one of the diseases that most worries society. Multiple studies have been conducted on their causes, their development, risk factors and prevention measures. Recently, the scientific site MedicalXpress made public that it was discovered that the consumption of foods enriched with Omega 3 a group of long-chain polyunsaturated amino acids , inhibits the development of this

Endocannabinoid Molecules EDP-EA Precursors of Omega 3 Fatty Acids

A group of researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago conducted a study whose functioning and the effect have been badyzed. of molecules endocannabinoids EDP-EA on the body of a group of rodents.

Said molecules are generated after the metabolism of omega 3 fatty acids [VIDEO]

The endocannabinoids EDP-EA were discovered last year and although some of their properties resemble those of cannabinoids. found in the marijuana these new molecules do not generate psychotropic effects. Also, research published in the Journal Medicinal Chemistry suggests that these compounds inhibit the development, growth and spread of cancer, and prevent the formation of blood vessels that irrigate tumors [VIDEO] and malignant tissues .

Timothy Fan, who is a professor of veterinary oncology, said that a therapy based on endocannabinoids EDP-EA could be developed to create a barrier that prevents cell transit cancerous and prevent the development of metastasis .

Comparative bioscience professor Aditi Das also added that while omega 3 consumption helps in the production of these beneficial molecules, in patients who have already developed the disease, therapy much faster and more focused. To this end, the creation of a condensed dose of endocannabinoid epoxide derivatives has been proposed. This concentrated compound could be combined with other drugs such as chemotherapy.

Which foods are recommended to eat?

Among omega 3 fatty acids, there are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), alpha acid linolenic acid (ALA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). All of them are essential fatty acids which means that the human body can not synthesize them and can only obtain them by consuming certain foods such as certain types of fish, canola, olive oil, etc. extra virgin olive, seashells and nueces.