Scientists have conducted a number of studies, which concluded that due to the omega-3 in fish can heal wounds on human skin.
Skin grafts made from Atlantic cod, can be used for treatment of slowly healing wounds when all other methods have failed. A new study by physicians from Sweden have shown that the skin of cod contains anti-inflammatory fatty acids that have been successfully used to heal 9 out of 10 long-term chronic wounds in just four weeks, writes the Chronicle.Info with reference to Comments.
According to experts, the dressing made from fish skin, forming a construction frame, which repair body cells then inhabit and use for tightening wounds. The researchers say that no antiviral treatment is not required because there are no common diseases of Atlantic cod and man. Informed tissue from other animals, including pigs and cows have also been used to treat human wounds, but the skin of the fish contains polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3, which help reduce inflammation and prevent infection.
For the manufacture of bandages the skin of the cod is treated by removing living cells and preserving the structural matrix and fat, then packaged and stored. If necessary, from the skin cut off the necessary piece, to place it on the wound, then placed in water for 30 seconds for rehydration.
