Healthy fats from fish, nuts can help protect against 19 types of cancer

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A study reveals that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, found in foods like fish and nuts, are linked to reduced risk of 19 types of cancer.. ies have shown that foods containing high levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential for overall health..

Besides a flurry of health benefits, these fatty acids have now been linked to providing protection against several types of cancer...

A research team from the University of Georgia found that after studying over 2,50,000 people for 10 years, omega-3 and omega-6 in the blood were linked to the incidence of 19 specific types of cancer...

Known as "healthy fats," omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential for human health. Theyre present in fatty fish, nuts, avocado and even some plant oils such as canola oil...

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