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Shark Cartilage and Its Benefit in Improving Joint Health |
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Shark Cartilage and Its Benefit in Improving Joint Health
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Darrell Miller | 10/29/13 |
Date:
October 29, 2013 10:12 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Shark Cartilage and Its Benefit in Improving Joint Health
Benefits of Shark
Shark cartilage is derived from the dried and powdered skeletons of sharks caught in the Pacific Ocean. The part of the skeleton that is used is known as cartilage, which is the tough but elastic part of the skeletal tissue that provides support to the body much like bones. This tissue is rich in calcium as well as other substances thought to have a variety of benefits in health and fitness.
Bodybuilders and fitness experts around the world are currently showing a lot of interest in this product because it has number of effects that can be of benefit to joint health. Depending on the manner in which shark cartilage is harvested and formulated, product can be used to treat cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis and skin disease (psoriasis).
How Does It Work?
As already been mentioned, shark cartilage is rich in calcium. It contains in its formulation other compounds including glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and camphor. All these compounds are essential to joint health. When applied topically on the skin covering the joints, shark cartilage is absorbed into the synovial fluid where it produces its effects.
The glucosamine sulphate, the chondroitin sulfate and the camphor have anti-inflammatory properties and therefore helps with treatment of the common inflammatory disorders of the joints especially osteoarthritis and arthritis and repair of joint damages. When used orally as a dietary supplement, it has the effects of promoting calcification of the bones preventing osteoporosis.
The Uses of Shark Cartilage
Shark cartilage is not only used in joint health. It is also used in the treatment of a variety of cancers (prostate, colon, breast and lungs), psoriasis, eye complications and wound healing. However, there is only limited scientific evidence that shark cartilage can produce these effects.
Those who have used products derived from shark cartilage on the other attest to the efficacy of these supplements especially in improving joint health. Bodybuilders and the elderly who usually suffer from a variety on deteriorating joints can benefit from shark cartilage.
References:
- //www.bodybuilding.com/store/shark.html
- //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_cartilage
- //www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-909-SHARK%20CARTILAGE.aspx?activeIngredientId=909&activeIngredientName=SHARK%20CARTILAGE
