Cancer is a major disease worldwide. Despite progress in cancer therapy, conventional
cytotoxic therapies lead to unsatisfactory long-term survival, mainly related to development …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential for the growth and functional development of the
brain in infants. DHA is also required for maintenance of normal brain function in adults. The …

In this work we advance the hypothesis that omega-3 (ω-3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids (LCPUFAs) exhibit cytoprotective and cytotherapeutic actions contributing to a number …

The importance of functional foods, nutraceuticals and other natural health products has
been well recognized in connection with health promotion, disease risk reduction and …

Background Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a natural compound with anticancer and anti-
angiogenesis activity that is currently under investigation as both a preventative agent and …

Omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential fatty
acids necessary for human health. Currently, the Western diet contains a disproportionally …

N-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to have potential beneficial effects for
chronic diseases including cancer, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease …

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Dietary fatty
acids, especially n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), are believed to play a role in …

Introduction: The beneficial effects of oleic acid in cancer processes can no longer be
doubted, but little is known about the mechanisms of action behind this phenomenon. Aim …

Purpose: Flaxseed, the richest source of mammalian lignan precursors, has previously been
shown to reduce the growth of tumors in rats. This study examined, in a randomized double …