title: [Importance of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in prostate cancer].
abstract: The benefits of long chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) from fish or administered as supplements remain controversial regarding prostate cancer (PCa). Based on the currently available evidence no clear benefit of n-3 PUFA intake to generally reduce PCa incidence has been found. On the other hand n-3 PUFAs have a clear influence on the development of already existing PCa. The intake of n-3-PUFAs considerably reduces the risk of metastasis and PCa-related mortality.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Tumorbiologie Freiburg, AG Massing, Breisacher Straße 117, 79106, Freiburg i. Br., Deutschland.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Küllenberg de Gaudry
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Massing
mesh_terms: D019587:Dietary Supplements; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D005395:Fish Oils