TreasureVibe
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Hi there. My sister has been diagnosed with a pre-stage of uterine cancer. In the uterus cells the doctors found ''restless'' cells which can be cancerous. According to this Life Extension article: Endometrial Cancer Natural Interventions | Life Extension Omega 3 fatty acids are good for the prevention of uterine cancer. I quote:
Since Ray Peat thinks PUFAs are very bad and research says PUFAs are associated with cancer growth, see Current evidence linking polyunsaturated Fatty acids with cancer risk and progression. - PubMed - NCBI taking omega 3 fatty acids which are PUFA is bad in her case, am I correct? And what do you advice for her illness?
Also, she used iron supplements for a long period. She is 20 years old currently. We have told her to stop these. She did not check for any iron deficiency so it is uncertain she actually needed these. In regards to vitamin E, we decided it would be wise to get her Thorne Research vitamin E because it contains no PUFA. We still have to order these. Vitamin E because of her long term use of iron supplements, which destroy vitamin E, according to Ray Peat. What is your opinion on a good vitamin E supplement? Also, we want to give her Healthy Origins vitamin D3 5000 IU for the time being, which contains glycerin. Is this glycerin PUFA, and is it bad for you? I also forgot to mention, she has been a vegetarian for years now.
Any advice is appreciated! Thank you.
Some studies have examined the link between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and endometrial cancer risk. In one such study on 556 women with endometrial cancer and 533 healthy controls, greater consumption of the omega-3’s eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are abundant in fatty, cold-water fish, was associated with significantly lower risk of endometrial cancer. Specifically, women whose EPA consumption fell within the top one-fourth of distribution had a 43% lower risk of endometrial cancer compared to women whose consumption was within the lowest one-fourth. Similarly, those consuming the most DHA had a 36% lower risk compared to those consuming the least. In addition, having a higher dietary ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids was also associated with reduced risk. Finally, those women who consumed fish oil supplements had a 37% lower risk of endometrial cancer (Arem 2012). Another study involving over 3500 women found that women whose consumption of fatty fish (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) fell into the highest quarter of distribution had a 40% lower risk of endometrial cancer compared to women whose consumption ranged within the lowest quarter of distribution (Terry, Wolk 2002).
Omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA may prevent cancer development through multiple mechanisms. These may include changes in the activity of gene expression and estrogen metabolism, as well as improved insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation (Larsson 2004; Arem 2012).
Since Ray Peat thinks PUFAs are very bad and research says PUFAs are associated with cancer growth, see Current evidence linking polyunsaturated Fatty acids with cancer risk and progression. - PubMed - NCBI taking omega 3 fatty acids which are PUFA is bad in her case, am I correct? And what do you advice for her illness?
Also, she used iron supplements for a long period. She is 20 years old currently. We have told her to stop these. She did not check for any iron deficiency so it is uncertain she actually needed these. In regards to vitamin E, we decided it would be wise to get her Thorne Research vitamin E because it contains no PUFA. We still have to order these. Vitamin E because of her long term use of iron supplements, which destroy vitamin E, according to Ray Peat. What is your opinion on a good vitamin E supplement? Also, we want to give her Healthy Origins vitamin D3 5000 IU for the time being, which contains glycerin. Is this glycerin PUFA, and is it bad for you? I also forgot to mention, she has been a vegetarian for years now.
Any advice is appreciated! Thank you.
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