The Science Behind Squalene

by Dr. Bikul Das                                                             See author's testimonial »
International Council for Bionutrient Research, Toronto
Stephen Schettini — editor, illustrator, designer
188 page, 11 chapters, 38 figures

Squalene is an essential product of the human body that is also found in certain nutrients. Long known as a health supplement, its crucial role in cellular protective mechanisms has only recently been identified by medical researchers.
   Since prehistoric times, squalene has guarded countless forms of life from the toxic effects of extreme solar radiation and free radicals. Today, it is essential to many metabolic processes, also acting as an endogenous antioxidant, a cholesterol-lowering mediator and an anti-cancer agent.
   Author Dr. Bikul Das explains how the human body’s squalene metabolism is under threat from the rigors of modern life. He describes the surprising multitude of protective and regulatory functions that depend on squalene and questions the body’s unaided ability to keep up with rapidly rising UV-radiation levels and environmental pollution. It is a must-read for medical practitioners and health-conscious people everywhere.