A new research has discovered that fish oil supplements could lessen the chance of developing breast cancer by up to a third.

Fish oil have long been credited with health advantages like promoting brain power, but this is the first time it has been associated to a possible reduction in cases of breast cancer.

In a research comprising 35,000 females, scientists from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle, discovered that those who took the supplements on a regular basis were 32% less likely to develop cancer.

Study's lead researcher Emily White stated, "It may be that the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil supplements are higher than most people would typically get from their diet."

"Without confirming studies specifically addressing this we should not draw any conclusions about a causal relationship," she added.

The result of the research is published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. (With Inputs from Agencies)