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Shark Liver Oil

What Is It?

Alkyglycerol, or AKG, is a family of compounds that play a vital part in the production and stimulation of white blood cells. It is found in freshwater fish, cows, sheep and mother's milk. AKG's are one of the active substances that give breast fed babies crucial protection against infection until the infant's own immune systems are fully developed. But it is the liver of the deep-water shark that AKGs are found in greater concentration than any other place on earth.

How It Works

Shark liver oil, rich in AKGs, acts as a natural booster of the body's immune system. Adding shark liver oil to the diet, as a food supplement, not a drug, helps increase general well-being, stave off common viruses and infections, and battle more serious diseases, thereby improving the quality of life overall. Supplementing one's diet with AKGs, in the form of shark liver oil capsules, seems to elevate the non-specific immune response by causing an increase in the level of white blood cells that work for the body's immune system. Enhanced immunoreactivity is important for resisting colds, the flu, and common infections, and for chronic immune-related conditions such as asthma, allergies, cancer and perhaps even AIDS.

Indications

• Has been found to be effective in lowering LDL-Cholesterol and blood triglycerides and raising HDL-Cholesterol
• Known to decrease platelet aggregation thus assisting in inhibiting the blood clot formation
• Promotes vasodilatation which contributes in lowering the blood pressure (hypertension)
• Has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects which makes it useful in arthritis
• Has shown beneficial effects on psoriasis and skin problems
• Maintains healthy mucous membranes (lungs), healthy skin, & reduces build up of plaque
• Alkylglycerols enhance immune system response

Potential Problems

No reported side effects. Always consult your doctor before taking any supplements.