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SHARK LIVER OIL (ALKYLGLYCEROLS)
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Shark
liver oil has been used
traditionally to protect
against, as well as speed
the healing of, colds, flu,
and various minor skin
infections ... |
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SHARK LIVER OIL
(ALKYLGLYCEROLS) |
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Shark Oil is a
source of
alkylglycerols |
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Shark liver oil is a
supplement that
contains
alkylglycerols,
squalamine and
squalene. It has
been added to lip
balm and cosmetic
products because
squalene moisturizes
and prevents chapped
skin and wrinkles.
The alkylglycerols
in shark liver oil
have been studied
for their possible
benefits against
cancer and
infections. |
In Europe, shark
liver oil is widely
used to complement
traditional cancer
treatments because
the alkylglycerols
in shark liver oil
may prime the immune
system, causing
cancer cells to come
under attack and
preventing spread of
disease. The oil may
also fortify healthy
cells and ease the
harsh side effects
of cancer
chemotherapy and
radiation
treatments. Shark
liver oil has been
used traditionally
to protect against,
as well as speed the
healing of, colds,
flu, and various
minor skin
infections. It may
also be helpful for
asthma, arthritis,
and the skin
inflammations of
psoriasis because of
its
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Supplements are
obtained from sharks
caught off of
Greenland, Norway,
Sweden, and other
coasts. The oil is
available as a
by-product of the
commercial fishing
industry; endangered
sharks are not
allowed to be killed
solely for their
oil. Some
supplements are
standardized to
their alkylgylcerol
content as a
guarantee of their
quality. It is
important that
supplement makers
test and process the
oil properly to
remove potential
toxins such as PCBs
and mercury. Keep
capsules away from
heat because they
can become rancid.
Mild digestive
upset, including
nausea, diarrhea,
and indigestion, may
occur, especially
when you first start
taking shark liver
oil. |
Shark Liver
Oil – QUICK
FACTS
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FOOD SOURCES
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Shark. |
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DEFICIENCY
SYMPTOMS |
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Skin
conditions,
frequent
colds and
flus,
arthritis.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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1 – 2
capsules
daily,
containing
100mg of
alkylglycerols
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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The active
ingredients
are best
absorbed
with food.
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Shark liver
oil is not
the same as
shark
cartilage.
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Do not
exceed
recommended
doses. Some
products are
high in
vitamin A,
which can be
toxic if you
take too
much.
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Use caution
if you are
taking shark
liver oil
while
nursing or
pregnant. |
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informational
purposes only.
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health care
practitioner before
taking natural
health care
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purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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