Fish Oil, Prostate Cancer, and Optimum Health… Why I Still Eat Fish and Take My Omega-3’s

I couldn’t help but wonder at the “fish oil and prostate cancer” headlines this week that were apparently intended to “scare” men from eating fish and taking fish oil. The research details being proclaimed, that fish oil is associated with prostate cancer risk has been debated before, but I consider the emphatic fears being communicated both new AND unbalanced. Even previous researchers with these concerns have stated, “Overall, the beneficial effects of eating fish to prevent heart diseases outweigh any harm related to prostate cancer risk.”

This is a good opportunity to write a response to today’s headlines with a different perspective on fish intake and explain why I still eat plenty of ocean fish (like my wild-caught salmon for lunch today) AND still take my supplement of Omega 3 Essential Oils (ultra pure, professional quality fish oil). Fish oil and the essential fatty acids they contain are one of the most researched and recommended nutrients of all time. Let’s be reminded why…