Oily fish fights bone cancer

A recent American study found that foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, especially oily fish, have antagonistic effects of the most common bone cancers , osteomal sarcoma.

The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois, and published their findings, in the latest issue of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

Bone sarcoma is a cancerous tumor that develops in the bones and is one of the most common bone cancers in children, before the age of 10 years in adolescents and adults and both sexes.

It is customary to develop a bone tumor surrounding the knee in particular, and often moved to the lungs, where about 80% of cases of transmission of the tumor to the lungs.

In a study of mice infected with the disease, the team discovered that foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids helped stimulate the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Omega-3 fatty acids are rich in compounds called epoxies that have anti-inflammatory properties, target cancerous tumors in bones, and help prevent their spread into the lungs.

These acids are extracted from plant sources such as flaxseed and oils such as soybean oil and canola, or oily fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, salmon , fish oil and seaweed. "Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory and pain-killing properties, but the study has shown that it is anti-cancer and prevents cancer cells from spreading," said Dr. Aditye Das, the leader of the team.

"Eating foods rich in fatty acids leads to the formation of these substances in the body and has beneficial therapeutic effects, particularly for cancer patients if they are taken in conjunction with chemotherapy and other drugs. other cancer drugs. "

An earlier study found that consumption of fatty fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, plays a role in the growth and development of nerve tissue, which can improve intelligence.

These fatty acids also play a role in the production of melatonin, which regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Research suggests that pregnant women eating oily fish, high in omega-3 fatty acids, can protect their children from asthma during childhood.