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Old 06-28-2013, 09:30 AM   #1
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Fish Oils Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer
Consuming fish oils can significantly lower a person's risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study published in the BMJ. The researchers reviewed 21 different independent prospective cohort studies, they found that a high intake of fish and marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids was associated with a 14 percent reduced risk of breast cancer...

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Old 06-28-2013, 03:24 PM   #2
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Re: Fish Oils Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer
RB's been telling us this for years!
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Re: Fish Oils Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer
Oh, that answers the old "what's for dinner?" question. Salmon!

I have been taking fish oil to help lower cholesterol, and lower cancer risk is a great bonus!
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