Vitamin D and fish oil supplements do not lower rates of cancer: Study
Thursday, November 15, 2018 IST
The latest study tilted VITAL - a Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial, states that Vitamin D and fish oil supplements do not play any significant part in preventing cancer or heart diseases.
The findings of a recent study have put an end to the myths surrounding the healing power of Vitamin D and fish oil supplements for cancer. The latest research published in the New England Journal of Medicine presented at this year’s American Heart Association Scientific Sessions states that Vitamin D and fish oil supplements do not play any significant part in preventing cancer or heart diseases. The study VITAL — a Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial has been one of the most anticipated research in recent times.
The researchers have decoded the actual benefits and role of these popular supplements – Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids, in preventing cancer.
The study included participants with men aged 50 and above and women aged 55 and older who took 2000 international units of vitamin D and 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids per day. Even if vitamin D intake has not shown a decline in cancer rates, the study found that the participants with an intake of vitamin D supplements for at least two years showed a 25% lower chance of death from cancer. On the other hand, fish oil did not show any significant effect in reducing the risk of heart diseases or cancer. However, it was found to play a part in preventing the risk of getting a heart stroke to a certain level.
Talking about the findings by the researchers, the lead author Joann Manson, MD, DrPH, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, said in a statement, “If this finding is confirmed and replicated, it may point to a very promising approach to reducing coronary risk among African-Americans. We plan to follow these participants for the next several years to see if this signal becomes stronger.”
Manson, with her co-authors in the research, has also stated that they would publish more studies on how Vitamin D and fish oil supplements impact autoimmune disorders, diabetes, cognition, and other health conditions.
Related Topics
Related News & Articles
These traditional Indian liquors in India are brewed at home with a flavour you'll never find anywhere else!
Recently posted . 2K views . 1 min read
Highlights
• Chaitra Navratri 2019 began on Saturday, April 6th and ends on 14th
Recently posted . 1K views . 3 min read
You may have heard of the many benefits of cultivating the habit of reading books. Reading improves concentration, knowledge, vocabulary, empathy, emotional intelli...
Recently posted . 888 views . 6 min read
Highlights
• Diabetics must be very careful about their diet
•
Recently posted . 1K views . 3 min read
There is no dearth of studies that show sleep is important for human beings. Lack of sleep causes mental issues, irritation, decline of immune system and even prema...
Recently posted . 826 views . 2 min read
Trending News & Articles
Lung cancer is usually not noticeable during the early stages. Most people are diagnosed when the disease is at an advanced stage. According to Cancer.org, it is ...
Recently posted . 8K views . 2 min read
The health benefits of wood apple include [1] relief from constipation, indigestion, peptic ulcer, piles, respiratory problems, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also b...
Recently posted . 6K views . 2 min read
Bael, also known as the “Wood Apple”, is a species native to India. The bael tree is considered to be sacred to the Hindus. A famous drink known as sh...
Recently posted . 5K views . 2 min read
The scientists likewise shared how much liquor an individual can drink prior to facing overabundance risk challenges their wellbeing, contrasted with somebody who...
Recently posted . 5K views . 1 min read
More in Food & Health
In the next decade or so, a lot of individuals all over the world needing organ donors would die, because there is a shortage. Unless something miraculous turns u...
Recently posted. 988 views . 2 min read
Ram Kapoor is the latest actor to astound the world with his extreme body transformation. The 44-year-old credits his fat to fab journey to diet and workouts.
Recently posted. 1K views . 1 min read
Stress is a usually utilized word that depicts sensations of strain or tension. The reasons for pressure are incredibly shifted. Maybe you are worried by your work,...
Recently posted. 832 views . 1 min read
Recently posted . 605 views
Recently posted . 991 views
Recently posted . 2K views
Recently posted . 2K views
Recently posted . 2K views . 119 min read
Recently posted . 2K views . 156 min read
Next time you're baking a cake or putting a spoonful of something sweet in your coffee, choose your sweetener with care.
Recently posted. 1K views . 0 min read
Protein shakes are good for you
Recently posted. 950 views . 0 min read