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Is it true that shark's liver oil is a good treatment for haemorrhoids (piles)?
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No: Not true at all neither does snake pil help.
Answered 7/16/2012
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There are no studies: That I am aware of that support this. Of concern is the high levels of mercury found in shark.
Answered 9/22/2013
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