Omega-3 may reduce endometriosis risk

A diet rich in foods containing omega-3 oil may reduce a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis, while a diet heavily laden with trans fats might increase the risk of developing the condition, according to a new study published in the journal Human Reproduction. The study found while the total amount of fat in the diet did not matter, the type of fat did. Women who ate the highest amount of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids were 22-percent less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis than those who ate the least; those who ate the most trans fats had a 48-percent increased risk, compared with those who ate the least.