Since ancient times, hunting for sharks has been conducted not only to satisfy their own ambitions, but practicality was primarily present here. Even then, the fishermen went to this dangerous, but profitable occupation for life. In those days, shark fat was used in the treatment of many diseases. For many centuries, shark liver oil has been used in folk medicine, they have treated joint diseases, lubricated wounds and burns, used for coughing and for constipation, to increase vitality. In recent decades, scientists have closely studied the fats of marine fish and mammals.
The shark is considered the most valuable fish, in its liver contains fats rich in vitamins and squalene, these components allow scientists to hope for a successful fight against heart disease and cancer. Shark liver fat is a natural substance in which there is a high content of alkyl glycerol (about 30%). For comparison, less than one percent is contained in the milk of a nursing mother of this valuable substance. Despite its low content in milk, this substance successfully protects infants from various infections.
Studies have shown that the content of alkyl glycerol in shark liver is much higher than in any other product. It is clear that shark fat can be used in the fight against infection, allergies, i.e., stimulate the body’s energy. In addition, cancer patients prolong their lives by consuming shark fat, and its use, according to researchers, inhibits cancer cells. Shark liver oil is a natural product, it protects the body, maintaining the necessary level of red blood cells in the blood.
Scientists consider the further study of shark fat a promising area. Although research is still far from complete, it is now clear that nutritional supplements from this product can enhance the immunity of the human body. It is assumed that over the next two decades, medicine will give a complete picture confirming the effectiveness of treatment with shark fat. Abroad in our time, shark fat is widely used in the form of dietary supplements, as an antiviral, antimicrobial and antifungal drug.
For many years, shark fat has been used as a folk remedy, today in pharmacies you can find shark fat in capsules. The ingredients included in them are capable of exerting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, with a positive effect on the cardiovascular activity of the body. Taking capsules, the human body activates the immune system, and this, in turn, allows you to resist colds, infections, asthma, allergies and, presumably, AIDS.
Of great interest to the population is ointment, in which shark fat is the basis, thanks to the saberfish and formic acid included in it, it is able to relieve pain, restore damaged tissue and relieve inflammation in the muscles and joints. The value of the shark is not only in the listed components, no less interesting are the vitamins squalene and squalamine, which are included in shark fat, fins and skin. Shark skin has amazing strength, in this indicator it surpasses the skin of a buffalo, great prospects for its use open up for specialists.
The squalene preparation, which is part of shark fat, is considered a natural antibiotic, has a wide range of effects and a great prospect in the fight against cancer and heart disease. At one time, squalamine attracted the attention of scientists with its ability to resist the growth of blood vessel cells, now it is used in the treatment of cancer, although this issue has not yet been adequately studied. Based on the foregoing, we can safely assume that shark fat can be used as a universal powerful antiviral agent.
Shark fat is not only effective in the prevention and treatment of diseases, based on it, cosmetics have been developed that can permanently preserve the freshness of the skin. Nowadays, shark fat is used in pharmacology, the food industry, and in metallurgy during the hardening of critical steels; high-quality lubricant is made from it.