Shark cartilage: is a dietary supplement that is extracted from the fins and heads of sharks.

Cartilage is the rough connective tissue that is found in many animals including humans. The skeletal tissue of the sharks is composed entirely of cartilage. This rough material that makes a shark’s skeleton is composed of calcium salts, glycoprotein and mucopolysaccharides. Shark cartilage is able to fight and prevent a variety of illnesses.

It is more notably used in the treatment of cancer. Studies are being conducted to enable its use not only on the conventional side but also with the other therapy procedures. The popularity of the supplement has been aroused because sharks do not get cancer.

The other ingredients in the shark cartilage supplement are Gelatin, Silica, Dicalcium Phosphate, and Vegetable Magnesium Stearate.

It is recommended that you take one shark cartilage capsule a day together with meals or as directed by your health physician. The shark cartilage is available in capsules in a container that contains 60 capsules.

There are no known side effects of the shark cartilage supplement and it is always advisable to consult a physician for advice before you begin the use of any of the supplement regimen.