ABSTRACT
For many years; epidemiological studies continued to suggest that high fat diets are linked to an increased incidence of certain cancers. However; whether the oncogenic properties of fat are associated with their quantity rather than the quality has become debatable. Epidemiological studies have been suggesting that n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6 PUFA) and saturated fats are more likely to increase the incidence of cancer; whereas monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are more likely to prevent or decrease the chance of carcinogenesis. A firm conclusion cannot be drawn yet because of insufficient research. This paper reviews the current knowledge of the effects of saturated fats; different types of unsaturated fats; and fat-soluble vitamins on the etiology of cancer
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Eicosanoids
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Arachidonic Acid
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Apoptosis
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Fats, Unsaturated
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Fatty Acids
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Neoplasms
Language:
English
Journal:
Libyan j. med
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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