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How fish may reduce your child’s breast cancer risk

Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly found in plant and seafood sources. If you don’t have high enough  levels of omega-3s in your diet, it’s a leading risk factor for death  globally, contributing to the development of chronic diseases like cancer. A healthy diet can significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer. This has led to great interest in the role of omega-3 fatty acids — especially in the prevention of breast cancer. In experimental studies, it has been shown that omega-3 fatty acids during early years of growth and development may play a role in reducing breast cancer risk later in life. But not all omega-3s are created equal. Seafood sources eight times more potent Structurally, omega-3 fatty acids found in plants and seafood are different molecules. Much of our research to date suggests that the benefits of omega-3 fats can be attributed to those found in seafood including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA...