Fish oils - the salvation of weight loss due to chemotherapy

According to experts at the University of Alberta, the sick during the passage of chemotherapy in order not to lose weight, you need to diet to include fish oil. During therapy, patients who consume fish oil, have kept lean body mass within normal limits.

In the fish oil contains valuable fatty acids, which helps keep a healthy weight. In addition, the acid helps to support the quality of life of patients. For research was selected group of people who are undergoing chemotherapy.

As a result, patients on average lost 2.3 pounds, did not use fish oil. Initial weight remained in those patients who consumed cod liver oil. More than half participated in the study patients were able to retain muscle mass.

In addition, fish oil is considered safe and nontoxic. Patients who are in a period of chemotherapy to use only a few grams of fish oil a day, will have a normal weight. According to Dr. Vera Mezurek from the University of Alberta in Canada, now in cancer patients will promise in the treatment of weight loss.