Squalene is most abundant in the liver of deep sea sharks. It can be up to a quarter of his body volume. Squalene has the ability to bind oxygen. For this reason, these animals could live at very great depths.
A relatively high content of this compound is also characteristic of food products such as: olive oil, olive oil and amaranth seeds. Smaller amounts are found in Parmesan cheese or tuna.
Squalene is also part of the human body composition. Most of it is in the skin. It acts as a kind of lubricant, preventing it from drying out and maintaining its proper humidity. A smaller proportion of this compound is present in the organs and glands of the human body, e.g. in the thyroid gland or liver.
This relationship has become famous relatively recently. However, so far it enjoys great recognition among researchers. It is believed to have properties such as: antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol normalizing, detoxifying, slowing down the aging process. It is a substance that cannot be produced synthetically. Thanks to the properties dissolving in fats can trap toxins from the body, removing them to the outside.
It is also used in the cosmetics industry in the preparation of creams and other “rejuvenating” measures. Also used for the production of dietary supplements supporting the treatment of infections. The cost of such supplements is quite high. It can even reach over PLN 200.
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