March 2025 PMID 39417685

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank.

Yuchen Zhang, Yitang Sun, Suhang Song, Nikhil K Khankari, J Thomas Brenna, Ye Shen, Kaixiong Ye

Mentions

250
Peak: 53 in Nov 2024
across 7 sources since Jan 2024

Extended reach

1,082,799
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2,840

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Many discussions center around the findings that higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 are linked to lower cancer risk, with phrases like 'reduced overall cancer risk' and specific mentions of types of cancer related to these fatty acids. The use of terms such as 'game changer' and 'must consider' conveys excitement, indicating that contributors view the findings as crucial for future dietary guidance.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions reflect a supportive view of the findings, indicating a moderate level of agreement with the study's conclusions about omega fatty acids and cancer risk.

InterestHigh interest

Participants express a high degree of curiosity about the implications of the study, emphasizing the relevance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in diet and cancer prevention.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions are informative, many participants share a surface-level understanding with limited in-depth analysis, suggesting a moderate level of engagement overall.

ImpactHigh impact

There is a strong belief in the study's significant potential impact on dietary recommendations and public health regarding cancer prevention.

Abstract in brief

  • Results showed that higher levels of both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids were inversely associated with overall cancer incidence, suggesting that they might help lower cancer risk.
  • Out of 19 specific cancer types examined, 14 showed a negative association with omega-6 and 5 with omega-3; however, prostate cancer was found to have a positive association with omega-3 levels.

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John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with ⬇️ risk of 19 cancers (14 for omega-6 and 5 for omega-3. #MedTwitter https://t.co/7ipGr0U8kh https://t.co/foxRHJSOzi

Nov 6, 2024 · 24 likes · 7 shares · 23,859 followers View post →
Neuroscience News
@NeuroscienceNew · X

“Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank” by Yuchen Zhang et al. International Journal of Cancer https://t.co/XPTHXZley8

Nov 4, 2024 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 505,567 followers View post →
Buck Institute
@BuckInstitute · X

Time to up the fish oils? Study in @IntJCanc shows those with higher #omega3 had lower rates of colon, stomach and lung #cancer; higher #omega6 lowered rates of 14 cancers including brain and melanoma. Research involved the #UKBiobank. #fishoil https://t.co/dRjNZ4ZGcJ

Nov 4, 2024 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 17,652 followers View post →
EARLの医学&AIノート
@EARL_med_tw · X

Nov 14, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 148,004 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/kzxUZmdNW8 https://t.co/abEMAk6hiq

Nov 16, 2024 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 41,615 followers View post →
GladstoneBrookes
@GladstoneB81859 · X

Good study. Highlights how misleading it can be to just look at the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in isolation - here, a higher ratio is associated with increased cancer risk, but omega-6 and omega-3 on their own were associated with *lower* risk of cancer. https://t.co/vYdRUXIJru https://t.co/G3ZAFchyQn https://t.co/AeMp0Zl6lK

Oct 23, 2024 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 529 followers View post →

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Dr Richard Palmquist
@DrRPalmquist · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank Yuchen Zhang et al. Int J Cancer. 2025. https://t.co/ip8maLanJw

Jun 27, 2025 · 4,720 followers View post →
estas loco caputo
@rhwerto · X

@blonded2003_ https://t.co/tGUb1J5F5t (fuentes del PhD al final del post) https://t.co/oRNBVSpGt8 (estudio del 2024)

Mar 28, 2025 · 273 followers View post →
美容皮膚科ぺルラクリニック神宮前 たるみ治療/多汗・腋臭(ミラドライ)
@JunHonda_Perla · X

Associations of plasma omega‐6 and omega‐3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site‐specific cancers: A population‐based cohort study in UK Biobank - Zhang - International Journal of Cancer - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/ux37eYE1nM

Dec 22, 2024 · 6,656 followers View post →
уон
@yoh_tw · X

つい最近の英国の大規模コホート研究でも同じような報告がある。 https://t.co/C9M1RckaiE

Dec 15, 2024 · 280 followers View post →
HisDisciple✝️
@plzBelieveHim · X

Cc https://t.co/kTBiZ7Tnsw

Dec 14, 2024 · 493 followers View post →
Jason Pepe
@Pepesplants · X

@drcateshanahan https://t.co/0JXJGZZDgx

Dec 6, 2024 · 13,072 followers View post →
Jason Pepe
@Pepesplants · X

@drcateshanahan Yes, we want to know the truth but what about this?https://t.co/e1QcYzTtRB

Dec 6, 2024 · 13,072 followers View post →
Hernandez Edgar
@Internistacl · X

Associations of plasma omega‐6 and omega‐3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site‐specific cancers: A population‐based cohort study in UK Biobank - Zhang - International Journal of Cancer - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/ruI5EwAYis

Dec 2, 2024 · 519 followers View post →
CNELM
@CNELM1 · X

https://t.co/e5vyNeFFLH

Dec 1, 2024 · 923 followers View post →
Dr Julio Morón Ayala
@OpagacJulio · X

This study relevated levels of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 PUFAs were linked to REDUCED overall cancer risk https://t.co/faWKN3TPjY One of the best dietary sources of omega 3 and omega 6 is FISH. Eating fish reduces cancer risk. https://t.co/tMqgB18yMQ

Nov 26, 2024 · 3,026 followers View post →
Crystal
@crystalbeam · X

Associations of plasma omega 6 & omega 3 fatty acids with 19 site-specific cancers: Population based cohort study UK Biobank. Yuchen Zhang, Yitang Sun, Suhang Song, Nikhil K. Khankari, J. Thomas Brenna. Kaixiong & Shen & Ye supervised project. 17 Oct/24 https://t.co/5YJyqGZ1QW

Nov 24, 2024 · 368 followers View post →
Sandrine Sebbane
@s_sebbane · X

RT @UrologieParis: Les Oméga : https://t.co/U71j7jR5nR Chronique du jour sur @RCJRADIO

Nov 19, 2024 · 2 shares · 5,929 followers View post →
Radio RCJ
@RCJRADIO · X

RT @UrologieParis: Les Oméga : https://t.co/U71j7jR5nR Chronique du jour sur @RCJRADIO

Nov 19, 2024 · 2 shares · 7,182 followers View post →
Marc-Olivier Timsit, MD, PhD
@UrologieParis · X

Les Oméga : https://t.co/U71j7jR5nR Chronique du jour sur @RCJRADIO

Nov 19, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 4,074 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @agingdoc1: Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort…

Nov 18, 2024 · 1 share · 131 followers View post →
C☻Chihiro
@oki_13_love · X

RT @EARL_med_tw:

Nov 18, 2024 · 2 shares · 59 followers View post →
Solimut Mutuelle
@SolimutMutuelle · X

#ETUDESANTEDUSOIR Des niveaux + élevés d’oméga-3 et 6 dans le sang entrainent 1 risque plus faible de développer 1 #cancer (poumon et tube digestif pour O3 et vessie, cerveau, peau pour O6) Par @universityofga (250000 personnes-12 ans) Via @IntJCanc https://t.co/pSzs6g1A8p

Nov 18, 2024 · 2,657 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @agingdoc1: Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort…

Nov 18, 2024 · 4 shares · 131 followers View post →
AngryPhDstudent❗️❗️❗️
@ONNESHA092 · X

RT @agingdoc1: Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort…

Nov 17, 2024 · 4 shares · 183 followers View post →
Frederic Danel
@Frederic_Danel · X

RT @agingdoc1: Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort…

Nov 16, 2024 · 4 shares · 333 followers View post →
Seda
@sedaciftci · X

RT @agingdoc1: Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort…

Nov 16, 2024 · 4 shares · 140 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/kzxUZmdNW8 https://t.co/abEMAk6hiq

Nov 16, 2024 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 41,615 followers View post →
Dr.ヒロト@健康科学マニア
@Hiroto73981960 · X

なに!? 癌を減らす栄養素だと!? 英国の大規模前向きコホートで、血漿オメガ(ω)6とω3系多価不飽和脂肪酸は、がんリスク低下に関連してた。でもω6/ω3比↑はリスク上昇に関連し、例外的にω3↑と前立腺がんリスク↑は関連があったと。 ω3は少なくなりがちなので参考までに。 https://t.co/lxocaGBSts

Nov 15, 2024 · 4 likes · 1,496 followers View post →
FeedYourFuture APD
@FelthamAshleigh · X

RT @Seafood4Health: A recent study found omega-3 fatty acids could significantly reduce the risk of developing various cancers. Fatty fish,…

Nov 15, 2024 · 2 shares · 468 followers View post →
| Let's Eat Seafood |.UK
@FisheliciousUK · X

RT @Seafood4Health: A recent study found omega-3 fatty acids could significantly reduce the risk of developing various cancers. Fatty fish,…

Nov 15, 2024 · 2 shares · 7,786 followers View post →
Seafood Nutrition Partnership
@Seafood4Health · X

A recent study found omega-3 fatty acids could significantly reduce the risk of developing various cancers. Fatty fish, like salmon, are sources of these beneficial fats. Read more: https://t.co/w9PeMkKnwa #science #seafood #omega3s #fattyacids #salmon https://t.co/k569ItLX8i

Nov 15, 2024 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 3,968 followers View post →
Maximus Tiberius
@daveyx2 · X

@Drlipid @theproof Please assess and comment …… https://t.co/rT0hCexkxN

Nov 15, 2024 · 34 followers View post →
Maximus Tiberius
@daveyx2 · X

@NutritionMadeS3 @theproof @Grapeap85429203 Simon, Gil, do a podcast on this…… https://t.co/rT0hCexkxN

Nov 15, 2024 · 1 like · 34 followers View post →
910bb
@taka910bb · X

RT @EARL_med_tw:

Nov 15, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,188 followers View post →
EARLの医学&AIノート
@EARL_med_tw · X

Nov 14, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 148,004 followers View post →
RainyDaysAZ
@RainyDaysAZ · X

RT @WeitzSportChiro: Higher levels of both omega 3 and omega 6 fats are associated with a lower risk of many forms of cancer. The exceptio…

Nov 12, 2024 · 1 share · 1,830 followers View post →
WeitzSportsChiro
@WeitzSportChiro · X

Higher levels of both omega 3 and omega 6 fats are associated with a lower risk of many forms of cancer. The exception is that higher omega 3 levels are associated with higher levels of prostate cancer. : https://t.co/UrS9eUiyic

Nov 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,396 followers View post →
安西英雄
@deoanzai · X

血漿中のオメガ3やオメガ6の濃度が高い人は、がんになるリスクがわずかに低い。 イギリスの25万人13年追跡のデータ https://t.co/UCcLlGmQTK

Nov 11, 2024 · 2 likes · 866 followers View post →
Amanda ZZ - Atkins
@AmandaZZ100 · X

https://t.co/jbpGqWW05U This is the. New study.wulo be interested to see what scientists make of it - given the previous work done by this same guy and the mega high intake of omega 6 among the cohort of British Biobank participants. Doesn't seem to make logical sense to me

Nov 11, 2024 · 4,723 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

必要があります。https://t.co/w8OGCOrJj1

Nov 11, 2024 · 922 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/kzxUZmdNW8 https://t.co/bHNslFBYtt

Nov 11, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 41,615 followers View post →
Laura
@windyday2 · X

RT @BuckInstitute: Time to up the fish oils? Study in @IntJCanc shows those with higher #omega3 had lower rates of colon, stomach and lung…

Nov 10, 2024 · 2 shares · 460 followers View post →
BIOS v0.1.
@biotoshi · X

New research confirms the upgrades from "BIOS Needs Lipids". Those with the highest serum omega-3 or omega-6 were 20% less likely to die of cancer. High serum O3 fatty acids lowered 3 types of cancer, O6 lowered 14 types of cancer & was twice as potent. https://t.co/dxDNUo9Jlb

Nov 10, 2024 · 27 followers View post →
Dr Imran Sheikh
@DrImranSheikh · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/VjWLFXPYWw https://t.co/m6ZkyWJLs4

Nov 10, 2024 · 24,159 followers View post →
Eduard Antoniu
@Editwit · X

Associations of plasma omega‐6 and omega‐3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site‐specific cancers: A population‐based cohort study in UK Biobank - Zhang - International Journal of Cancer - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/VWZT1QYswy

Nov 10, 2024 · 1,680 followers View post →
株式会社サンクト
@sanct200301 · X

米国ジョージア大学の研究者らは、UKバイオバンクの参加者253,138名のデータに基づく大規模前向きコホート研究で、オメガ3脂肪酸とオメガ6脂肪酸の摂取量が多いほど、がんの発症リスクが低いことを報告しています。 https://t.co/ncS9kzTLnm

Nov 9, 2024 · 4 likes · 768 followers View post →
Reijo Laatikainen
@Reijo_RD_FIN · X

UK biobank: elevated levels of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 PUFAs were linked to *reduced* overall cancer risk https://t.co/kabqMZFMi8

Nov 8, 2024 · 3 likes · 4,613 followers View post →
alfred fischer
@alfredfischer17 · X

Höhere Plasmaspiegel von Omega-6- und Omega-3-Fettsäuren werden mit einer geringeren Krebsinzidenz in Verbindung gebracht. 250.000 Leute untersucht. #onkologie #epidemiologie #korrelation https://t.co/Tqg6HkSMf4

Nov 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 361 followers View post →
Oscarelo A.
@Oscarelo2x · X

RT @IlindelatorreMD: Niveles más altos de ácidos grasos omega-3 y omega-6 están asociados con un menor riesgo de desarrollar cáncer en gene…

Nov 8, 2024 · 1 share · 3,169 followers View post →
Dr. Ilin Gilberto de la Torre M.
@IlindelatorreMD · X

Niveles más altos de ácidos grasos omega-3 y omega-6 están asociados con un menor riesgo de desarrollar cáncer en general y en 19 sitios específicos. https://t.co/l9rde0hJjK https://t.co/lmlT8E3XU9

Nov 8, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 45,830 followers View post →
Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library (BMHSL)
@uct_bmhsl · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with ⬇️ risk of 19 cancers (14 for omega-6 and 5 for omega-3. #MedTwitter…

Nov 6, 2024 · 7 shares · 1,599 followers View post →
Adriana B
@Adribottero · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with ⬇️ risk of 19 cancers (14 for omega-6 and 5 for omega-3. #MedTwitter…

Nov 6, 2024 · 7 shares · 728 followers View post →
Dr. Rodrigo Cruz Navea
@rodrigo_cruz_n · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with ⬇️ risk of 19 cancers (14 for omega-6 and 5 for omega-3. #MedTwitter…

Nov 6, 2024 · 7 shares · 313 followers View post →
Doug Haghighi
@gutcheck907 · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with ⬇️ risk of 19 cancers (14 for omega-6 and 5 for omega-3. #MedTwitter…

Nov 6, 2024 · 7 shares · 217 followers View post →
Alper Aydın (Dietitian )
@aydinnalper · X

RT @john_damianosMD: Polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with ⬇️ risk of 19 cancers (14 for omega-6 and 5 for omega-3. #MedTwitter…

Nov 6, 2024 · 7 shares · 1,424 followers View post →
John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with ⬇️ risk of 19 cancers (14 for omega-6 and 5 for omega-3. #MedTwitter https://t.co/7ipGr0U8kh https://t.co/foxRHJSOzi

Nov 6, 2024 · 24 likes · 7 shares · 23,859 followers View post →
Ariakas Enoreth
@Aenoreth · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/PWxHQFgx7A

Nov 6, 2024 · 1,004 followers View post →
Absorb Science Inc
@AbsorbScience · X

Omega 3 and Cancer: High population study (250k) Higher omega-3s = lower rates of colon, stomach and lung cancer, and digestive tract cancers. High omega-6 = lower rates of 14 different cancers, including brain, malignant melanoma, bladder #cancer https://t.co/oSnKDyRxNn

Nov 5, 2024 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
中武 壮以知
@soichinakatake · X

オメガ3脂肪酸レベルが高い人は結腸がん、胃がん、肺がん、オメガ6脂肪酸レベルが高い人は脳がんや膀胱がんを含む14種類のがんのリスク低下と関連している。 Associations of plasma omega‐6 and omega‐3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site‐specific cancers https://t.co/VgzRYc64yL

Nov 4, 2024 · 136 followers View post →
vik wall
@vik_wall393 · X

RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based…

Nov 4, 2024 · 2 shares · 577 followers View post →
Claudia Chien
@ClaudiaAcadem · X

RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based…

Nov 4, 2024 · 2 shares · 946 followers View post →
Neuroscience News
@NeuroscienceNew · X

“Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank” by Yuchen Zhang et al. International Journal of Cancer https://t.co/XPTHXZley8

Nov 4, 2024 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 505,567 followers View post →
Tom Englezos
@tomenglezos · X

RT @BuckInstitute: Time to up the fish oils? Study in @IntJCanc shows those with higher #omega3 had lower rates of colon, stomach and lung…

Nov 4, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,283 followers View post →
wafy fahim
@wafyfahim1 · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/9hDFXzwrZc

Nov 4, 2024 · 54 followers View post →
Buck Institute
@BuckInstitute · X

Time to up the fish oils? Study in @IntJCanc shows those with higher #omega3 had lower rates of colon, stomach and lung #cancer; higher #omega6 lowered rates of 14 cancers including brain and melanoma. Research involved the #UKBiobank. #fishoil https://t.co/dRjNZ4ZGcJ

Nov 4, 2024 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 17,652 followers View post →
Frajerman Ariel
@FrajermanA · X

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Oct 25, 2024 · 233 followers View post →
Javed Alam
@jalam1001 · X

RT @nick_krontiris: Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based co…

Oct 23, 2024 · 1 share · 994 followers View post →
Rx Readmore Livemore
@SopitaSirirata1 · X

RT @GladstoneB81859: Good study. Highlights how misleading it can be to just look at the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in isolation - here, a highe…

Oct 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 167 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

RT @GladstoneB81859: Good study. Highlights how misleading it can be to just look at the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in isolation - here, a highe…

Oct 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,177 followers View post →
riggers
@deportriggers · X

RT @GladstoneB81859: Good study. Highlights how misleading it can be to just look at the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in isolation - here, a highe…

Oct 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 114 followers View post →
GladstoneBrookes
@GladstoneB81859 · X

Good study. Highlights how misleading it can be to just look at the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in isolation - here, a higher ratio is associated with increased cancer risk, but omega-6 and omega-3 on their own were associated with *lower* risk of cancer. https://t.co/vYdRUXIJru https://t.co/G3ZAFchyQn https://t.co/AeMp0Zl6lK

Oct 23, 2024 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 529 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: A population-based cohort study in UK Biobank (open access) https://t.co/tQPFksxhLR

Oct 20, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 19,049 followers View post →
UGA Genetics Papers
@uga_genpapers · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: a population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/2foGUgDD1t

Feb 16, 2024 · 114 followers View post →
SciencesNetwork
@SciencesNetwork · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: a population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/jdrXPJK6JU

Jan 23, 2024 · 347 followers View post →
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@medrxivpreprint.bsky.social · Bluesky

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: a population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.01.21.24301568v1

Jan 22, 2024 View post →
medRxiv
@medrxivpreprint · X

Associations of plasma omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids with overall and 19 site-specific cancers: a population-based cohort study in UK Biobank https://t.co/QV6T4jp6iR #medRxiv

Jan 22, 2024 · 1 like · 17,458 followers View post →