Sequalene is a naturally occurring organic compound. It is a triterpene, 
a subclass of terpenes.
Food Sources:
Fruits: olive.
Vegetables: amaranth seeds, rice bran, squash, sweet potatoes, and wheat germ.
Others: shark liver oil.
Health Benefits:
- Acts as a chemopreventive agent.
- Acts as a precursor for steroid hormones and vitamin D.
- Used as a skin moisturizer in cosmetics and as an adjuvant in vaccines.