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Important News about Prostate Cancer From a Recent Duke University Study
Please see article below concerning important results from the recent four-year prostate cancer clinical study done by Duke University using stabilized ground flax seed donated by ENRECO®, Inc. (parent company of Omega Fields® and Omega Fields Health). Sean Moriarty, ENRECO’s President, commented, “ENRECO® is proud to have been involved with Duke researchers for 14 years, and that they have accomplished this much.”
Omega Fields® Health (www.omegafieldshealth.com – 1-877-663-4203) offers two great-tasting powdered supplements for you and your family made with the same premium stabilized ground flax seed used in the Duke University study -- Mega Omega® and Simply Omega-3.
Flaxseed Stunts the Growth of Prostate Tumors
DURHAM, N.C., June 2, 2007 -- Flaxseed, an edible seed that is rich in omega 3-fatty acids and fiber-related compounds known as lignans, is effective in halting prostate tumor growth, according to a study led by Duke University Medical Center researchers. The seed, which is similar to a sesame seed, may be able to interrupt the chain of events that leads cells to divide irregularly and become cancerous.
"Our previous studies in animals and in humans had shown a correlation between flaxseed supplementation and slowed tumor growth, but the participants in those studies had taken flaxseed in conjunction with a low-fat diet," said Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., a researcher in Duke's School of Nursing and lead investigator on the study. "For this study, we demonstrated that it is flaxseed that primarily offers the protective benefit."
The researchers presented their results at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, in Chicago. The multisite study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health, also involved researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The flaxseed was donated by Enreco, Inc.
In the study, the researchers examined the effects of flaxseed supplementation on men who were scheduled to undergo prostatectomy -- surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. The men took 30 grams of flaxseed daily for an average of 30 days prior to surgery. Once the men's tumors were removed, the researchers looked at tumor cells under a microscope, and were able to determine how quickly the cancer cells had multiplied.
Men taking flaxseed, either alone or in conjunction with a low-fat diet, were compared to men assigned to just a low-fat diet, as well as to men in a control group, who did not alter or supplement their daily diet. Men in both of the flaxseed groups had the slowest rate of tumor growth, Demark-Wahnefried said. Each group was made up of about 40 participants.
Study participants took the flaxseed in a ground form because flaxseed in its whole form has an undigestible seed coat, she said. Participants elected to mix it in drinks or sprinkle it on food, such as yogurt.
"The results showed that the men who took just flaxseed as well as those who took flaxseed combined with a low-fat diet did the best, indicating that it is the flaxseed which is making the difference," Demark-Wahnefried said.
Flaxseed is thought to play a part in halting the cellular activity that leads to cancer growth and spread. One reason could be that as a source of omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed can alter how cancer cells lump together or cling to other body cells, both factors in how fast cancer cells proliferate, Demark-Wahnefried said. The researchers also suspect that lignans may have antiangiogenic properties, meaning they are able to choke off a tumor's blood supply, stunting its growth.
"We are excited that this study showed that flaxseed is safe and associated with a protective effect on prostate cancer," Demark-Wahnefried said. The researchers hope to next test the effectiveness of flaxseed supplementation in patients with recurrent prostate cancer, and ultimately to study its role as a preventative agent.
One out of six American men will develop prostate cancer. More than 218,000 men are expected to be diagnosed with the disease in 2007, according to the American Cancer Society, and about 27,000 will die from it.
Source: Duke Med News
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The flax used in this study was that same stabilized ground flax seed that is found in the premium health/energy drink supplements: Mega Omega® and Simply Omega-3.
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Please visit our website:www.omegafieldshealth.com for more information on both of our stabilized ground flax premium supplements -- Mega Omega® and Simply Omega-3 and -- or call one of our friendly representatives at 1-877-663-4203. Product will be delivered to your door via FedEx from our manufacturing facility in Newton, Wisconsin. You can take advantage of quantity discounts when purchasing 6 each or 12 each 1 lb pouches of Simply Omega-3 or Mega Omega®.
Mega Omega®:
Supplement formula using stabilized ground flax as the base (same as used by the men in Duke University’s urological study for patients with prostate cancer), with added plant and vitamin based antioxidants, and minerals. Mega Omega® contains 2000 mg of Omega-3 per 15 gr (2 Tablespoons) serving.
Simply Omega-3:
Same stabilized ground flax that was donated by ENRECO®, INC. and used by the men in Duke University's prostate cancer study. Simply Omega-3 is our pure stabilized, ground, fortified flax seed supplement - with 2500 mg of Omega-3 per 15 gr (2 Tablespoons) serving. Simply Omega-3 has the highest Omega-3 amount per serving.
We are very proud that our stabilized ground flaxseed formulas -- Mega Omega® and Simply Omega-3 -- are the only food-grade ground flaxseed supplements in the marketplace today with a 12 month Freshness Guarantee when stored at room temp of 74º F. or less. No refrigeration required!
You can have confidence in the Premium, Human-Grade, Non-GMO, 99.9% Pure, Triple-Cleaned, Stabilized, Ground, Fortified Flax we use in our Mega Omega® and Simply Omega-3 formulas -- as it is protected from rancidity or loss of nutritional value:
- Proprietary stabilization technology (developed by ENRECO®, Inc. and patented over 20 years ago) provides a stable, fortified flaxseed composition as a rich source of Omega-3 in the diet. Note: The process is all natural, nothing is added, no chemicals used, the ground flax is Kosher Certified -- our stabilization consists of how we handle the seed.
- Proprietary stabilization technology (developed by our company and patented 20 years ago) provides a stable, fortified flaxseed composition as a rich safe source of Omega-3 in the diet.
- Proprietary stabilization technology includes the inclusion of B-6 and Zinc when the seeds are going through the grinding process. B-6 and Zinc fortify the ground flax seed with the nutrients used by the body when flax seed is being metabolized during digestion. Since ground flaxseed naturally contains B-6 and Zinc antagonists, it makes sense to fortify ground flaxseed with Vitamin B-6 and Zinc to assure proper nutrient absorption.
- ENRECO's manufacturing facility in Newton, Wisconsin (Made in the U.S.A.!), is Quality Certified by the American Institute of Baking (AIB). Our SUPERIOR rating assures the highest manufacturing quality and safety. *Note: The AIB Quality Seal is a specialized certification program for food-grade manufacturing plants that establishes and recognizes a standard for consistency in product quality and safety. ENRECO® (our parent company) / Omega Fields® Health is very proud to have earned AIB's SUPERIOR Rating.
- Flaxseed is contracted for and purchased from northern Canadian producers. Because of the rich soil and short, intense growing season -- the flaxseed from northern Canada contains a higher percentage of Omega-3 than other flaxseeds.
- High quality standards mean that we reject more seed than we accept. Who do you think accepts the inferior seed we reject?
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