Overview
Shark
cartilage is a food supplement made from…
Benefits
Inhibit
the growth of new blood vessels (cellular angiogenesis)…
How
to Use
In
order to get the maximum effect it is vital to…
Cautions
Don’t
take if you have recently undergone surgery…
Side
Effects
None
are known or proven. |
Overview:
Shark cartilage is a food supplement made from the powdered cartilage
of sharks. It is loaded with calcium and phosphorous, and contains
amino acid compounds that seemingly inhibit cellular angiogenesis—the
ability to create new blood vessels. Also included in shark cartilage
is chondroitin sulfate, which contains anti-inflammatory properties.
The effectiveness of taking shark-cartilage orally is questioned by
many doctors who feel its active ingredient may be destroyed during
digestion, thus not allowing it to enter the blood stream. Some chemicals
contained in Shark cartilage include: Amino acids (some), calcium,
mucopolysaccharides, phosphorus, and protein.
How This Supplement Works in Your Body:
Inhibits the growth of new blood vessels (cellular angiogenesis)
May improve immune system
May decrease joint swelling and stiffness due to anti-inflammatory
properties
Due to the angiogenesis-inhibition properties, it might be effective
in the treatment of some eye disorders that occur because of inappropriate
growth of new blood vessels, as well as arthritis, psoriasis, bowel
inflammation, scleroderma
May fight cancer
How to Use:
In order to get the maximum effect it is vital to take a supplement
that is 100 percent pure shark cartilage. Its color should be white.
Available as:
Powder
capsule
Cautions:
Don’t take if you:
Have recently undergone surgery
Have had a myocardial infraction (heart attack)
Are still growing
Consult your doctor if you:
Are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications
Pregnancy:
Consult with your physician to determine if any benefits of taking
shark cartilage outweigh the risk to your unborn child. Since shark
cartilage is not regulated by the FDA, the risk to an unborn child
is unknown.
Breastfeeding:
It is not known whether shark cartilage is passed into milk. Consult
with your physician before taking.
Infants and Children:
It is hazardous to treat infants and children under 2 with any supplement.
Storage:
Keep in a cool and dry location and away from direct light, but
do not freeze.
Keep safely away from children.
Safe dosage:
Shark Cartilage, as a product, is marketed as a dietary supplement
and has not been reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for effectiveness and safety.
The optimal dosage amounts are unknown. Use caution when taking
this supplement.
Toxicity:
Information on the comparative-toxicity rating cannot be found in
standard references.
Side Effects:
Signs and symptoms : What to do
None are known or proven
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