Increasing Omega-3s in Diet May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer; Metabolic Factors May Plan a Role in Risk for Breast Cancer

Eating more fatty fish (salmon, mackerel. anchovies, sardines, trout) may decrease your risk of breast cancer for pre and post menopausal women. The second report is related to the risk of breast cancer for those with metabolic syndrome (also known as insulin resistance) characterized by abdominal obesity, high blood glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, abnormal lipid levels and high blood pressure).