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Shark cartilage is another one of those
naturopathic supplements that has several diverse benefits.
It is used extensively for the prevention and treatment of
arthritis and joint disorders in both humans and animals.
It is a rich source of collagen and glycosaminoglycans,
which the body effectively uses to rebuild damaged joints
and connective tissue. This combination makes shark
cartilage a powerful anti-inflammatory wound-healing agent
that is non-toxic and has no known side effects.
Improvement may take time, though noticeable improvement is
usually seen after four weeks, with a noticeable decrease of
swelling and pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs may mask
symptoms for a short time, but natural nutritional support
is believed to help the body actually heal and repair
itself. Shark cartilage is also
a source of mucopolysaccharides, which help stimulate the
immune system. It is also a rich source of calcium and
phosphorus. Shark cartilage is an effective substance
against bacteria, virus and fungal infections. Shark
cartilage is believed to stimulate the cellular and humoral
components of the immune system.
Shark cartilage has also been observed
to have a suppressive effect on the growth of cancerous
tumors by inhibiting the growth of blood vessels needed to
feed the tumor. There have been numerous studies
demonstrating that shark cartilage shrinks some cancerous
tumors, including those unaffected by standard treatments.
To grow, a tumor must establish its own blood vessel network
for nourishment. Like all other living things, if the
tumor is denied nourishment it will die.
Studies performed at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology have shown that Shark cartilage
contains a protein that impedes the formation of blood
vessels to tumors. |
