A prospective study of dietary alpha-linolenic acid and the risk of prostate cancer (United States)
A prospective study of dietary alpha-linolenic acid and the risk of prostate cancer (United States)
Year: 2006
Authors: Koralek, D.O., Peters, U., Andriole, G., Reding, D., Kirsh, V., Subar, A., Schatzkin, A., et.al.
Publication Name: Cancer Causes Control
Publication Details: Volume 17; Pages 783 – 791
Abstract:
Background: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is the most common omega-3 fatty acid in the Western diet. The relation of dietary intake of ALA to prostate cancer risk remains unresolved.
Objective: We prospectively evaluated total ALA and ALA from specific food sources including animal, fish, and plant sources in relation to prostate cancer risk.
Design: A cohort of 29,592 male participants (age 55
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Objective: We prospectively evaluated total ALA and ALA from specific food sources including animal, fish, and plant sources in relation to prostate cancer risk.
Design: A cohort of 29,592 male participants (age 55
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