Canola Oil Help Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
Are you still using corn oil? You might want to switch to canola, according to a recent study on the effects of these oils on breast cancer risks.
In this study, researchers fed one group of mice a diet containing corn oil and another group a diet containing canola oil, then recorded the incidence of breast cancer and changes to breast cancer regulating genes in the offspring. All offspring were fed a diet containing corn oil after weaning.
While both groups of offspring were about the same weight, the total tumor weight, number of glands with tumors and fraction of mice with tumors were higher in those whose mothers who were fed corn oil.
Apparently, this is due to the higher omega-3/omega 6 ratio of canola oil in comparison to corn oil. Omega 3 has been linked to lower cancer risks, while omega 6 polyunsaturated fats, which are high in corn oils, have previously been linked to increased rates of breast cancer.
Me? I’m still sticking to my rice bran oil.
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Great post. I’ve been eating olive oil in most of my cooking and I also use fish oil.
http://www.paunchiness.com/fish-oil-weight-loss-depression/
don’t forget canola oil is much more stable at higher temperatures and is much better for frying; you could even deep fry with it! good way to get some much needed omega-3s plus it’s sooooo cheap!