Tag: omega6

Omega-6 (n-6): A type of essential polyunsaturated fatty acid. Vegetable oils high in linoleic acid (corn oil, safflower oil, soybean oil) are the most abundant source of omega-6 fatty acids. However, omega-6 fats are also found in nuts and seeds, whole grains, certain vegetables and meat.

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12/08/20
Linoleic acid furthers angiogenesis of triple negative breast cancer
11/04/18
Omega-3 fats reduce tumor growth and increase survival in mice
05/07/17
Vegetable oil linoleic acid promotes migration & invasion of TN cells
04/16/16
Some factors promoting breast cancer metastasis
06/27/15
High corn oil diet promotes mammary tumor development in animal model
03/08/15
Low omega-3 to omega-6 ratio linked to increased BC risk
03/24/14
Common omega-6 fat promotes metastasis of TN breast cancer cells
11/30/12
Fish fats reduce BC risk whereas some other types of fat increase it
09/12/11
Fish oil reduces breast cancer risk by depleting arachidonic acid
12/08/10
Intermittent calorie restriction plus fish oil help prevent BC
05/19/10
Omega-6 rich corn oil reduces effectiveness of tamoxifen

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