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November 30, 2025Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care

Re-evaluating omega-3 (EPA/DHA) in cancer prevention and management

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AMAlessio MolfinoMMMaurizio MuscaritoliFTFederica Tambaro

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Overview

Review highlights omega-3 benefits for colorectal cancer and cachexia in oncology, suggesting dietary patterns may enhance outcomes.

Key Points

  • Omega-3 fatty acids show measurable effects on body composition and treatment-related toxicities in cancer patients.
  • Evidence suggests a dose-dependent relationship between eicosapentaenoic acid and colorectal cancer risk.
  • Observational studies support the role of omega-3-rich dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean diet, in cancer prevention.
  • Future research should focus on standardizing interventions and integrating omega-3 within immunonutrition frameworks.

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Molfino et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b9da91d383f2b2a37a58ehttps://doi.org/10.1097/mco.0000000000001190
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