14-02-2016, 08:36
The equations paper had both male and female subjects, but they didn't mention any significant differences. It appears to be a moot point since, to my chagrin, it turns out that there aren't actually any inexpensive algal DHA-only supplements. Ovega-3 EPA/DHA is a better deal than I thought.
You don't need Refsum to be affected by phytanic acid:
Phytanic acid and prostate cancer risk
Butter (richest source of phytanic acid) and esophageal cancer risk
Butter and oral and pharyngeal cancer
Butter and esophageal cancer
From ref1 in my previous post: "The higher risk of prostate cancer with linear increasing yoghurt consumption seems to be independent of Ca and may be related to some other component." Phytanic acid is fairly low in yogurt according to the prostate cancer reference in this post, so my theory is that it's the growth factors naturally present in milk.
You don't need Refsum to be affected by phytanic acid:
Phytanic acid and prostate cancer risk
Butter (richest source of phytanic acid) and esophageal cancer risk
Butter and oral and pharyngeal cancer
Butter and esophageal cancer
From ref1 in my previous post: "The higher risk of prostate cancer with linear increasing yoghurt consumption seems to be independent of Ca and may be related to some other component." Phytanic acid is fairly low in yogurt according to the prostate cancer reference in this post, so my theory is that it's the growth factors naturally present in milk.