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The tough, elastic material that makes up the skeleton of the shark is dried and pulverized (finely powdered) to make this food supplement. Shark cartilage contains a number of active components, the most important of which is a type of protein that acts as an angiogenesis inhibitor - that is, it acts to suppress the development of new blood vessels. This makes it valuable in fighting a number of disorders. Many cancerous tumors, for instance, are able to grow only because they induce the body to develop new networks of blood vessels to supply them with nutrients. Shark cartilage suppresses this process, so that tumors are deprived of their sources of nourishment and, often, begin to shrink. There are also certain eye disorders, such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, that are characterized by the growth of new blood vessels within the eye; because they grow in inappropriate places, the presence of these blood vessels can lead to blindness. Such diseases too may respond well to shark cartilage. Other conditions for which shark cartilage is useful include arthritis, psoriasis, and regional enteritis (inflammation of the lining of the bowels). In addition to angiogenesis-inhibiting protein, shark cartilage contains calcium (approximately 16 percent), and phosphorus (approximately 8 percent), which are absorbed as nutrients, and mucopolysaccharides that act to stimulate the immune system.
Shark cartilage is available in powder and capsule forms. Exercise caution when buying shark cartilage, as the purity and correct processing of the product are vital to its effectiveness. Not all shark cartilage products contain only 100 percent pure shark cartilage, so read labels carefully. Pure shark cartilage is white in color. If you find the odor and/or taste of pure shark cartilage to be stronger than you can tolerate, look for a product called BeneFin (or ImmunoFin), which has significantly less fishy taste and smell than most other products. BeneFin is a trademarked name for naturally processed shark cartilage manufactured by Lane Labs-USA and marketed by various companies under license.
Warning: If you are taking large quantities of shark cartilage, it may be wise to increase you supplementation of certain minerals, especially magnesium and potassium, to maintain a proper mineral balance in the body. Shark cartilage should NOT be taken by pregnant women or children, or by persons who have recently undergone surgery or suffered a heart attack.
Due to the taste of shark cartilage, some people who have problems taking this supplement orally can mix the powder with water and use it as an enema. The properties will then be absorbed through the intestinal tract, bypassing the stomach.
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Herbal Remedies: Shark Cartilage, NOW Foods, 750 mg, 100 Caps
Shark Cartilage contains a mixture of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), of which Chondroitin and Glucosamine are found. Shark Cartilage is a popular nutritional supplement and may improve cartilage function. Shark Cartilage is taken to ease the pain and inflammation of arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other bone and joint ailments. Intestinal inflammations such as enteritis may respond to shark cartilage supplementation. Shark Cartilage is also a popular alternative treatment for cancer, taken both to slow the growth of existing tumors and in smaller daily doses to prevent new cancers. Deep sea sharks from unpolluted waters are collected and processed in the most natural process available - without solvents, bleaches or chemical washes. Highest protein content - 40-50%. NOW Shark Cartilage is derived from 100% pure, freeze dried backbone of sharks. It is high in protein. This powder is thoroughly tested for important shark components and contains no solvents, bleaches, or chemical processing agents. The sharks harvested are also used for food purposes. As a dietary supplement, take 6 capsules 1-2 times daily. Especially helpful for persons with arthritis and cancer. Due to the natural variation in shark cartilage, color, texture, or taste may vary but the same high quality is guaranteed.
Shaman Shop: Shark Cartilage, Olympian Labs, 100 Caps
Olympian Labs Shark Cartilage is the highest quality shark cartilage available on the market today due to our intensive quality monitoring. Every batch is lab assayed to ensure purity. Shark cartilage has been used in the treatment of many illnesses including cancer, arthritis, psoriasis and other degenerative diseases. Positive results in many clinical studies have increased media attention and dramatically increased public awareness of shark cartilage's medical potential. Scientists have studied the benefits of shark cartilage for many years and have found that sharks are unique in that they almost never get cancer. A reason for this near immunity to cancer seems to be the all cartilage skeleton of the shark's anatomy. A major consequence of chronic inflammatory joint disease (rheumatoid arthritis) and degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis) is joint destruction, with possible loss of function of the affected joint. Shark cartilage may prevent the deterioration of joints in arthritic conditions. It exhibits excellent anti-inflammatory properties which may lead to the reduction of pain associated with arthritis. We use a unique process to obtain our pure shark cartilage. Proteolytic enzymes digest the flesh of the shark leaving only the shark cartilage. The result: a clean, relatively odorless, white, 200 mesh powder. This process ensures that protein contents are not over-inflated. Olympian Labs Shark Cartilage is the highest in quality and purity.
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