Arthritis

Shark cartilage in capsule form is currently used to successfully combat the pain of arthritis. Shark cartilage contains large amounts of mucopolysaccharides (carbohydrates that form chemical bonds with water), which stimulate the immune system, reducing the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Since cartilage is a living tissue, oral dosages are actually believed to help repair damaged human cartilage, according to Dr. Lane. Additional research has shown that the angiogenesis-inhibiting properties of shark cartilage work synergistically with the mucopolysaccharides to stop new blood vessel invasion of cartilage, eliminating degradation of functioning cartilage. Clinical trials and practical application have shown that shark cartilage, orally administered before meals, is effective in reducing the pain score for many arthritic patients. In fact, 80% of osteoarthritis patients at the Comprehensive Medical Clinic in Southern California responded well.

Tumors

Cartilage contains an antiangiogenic substance that stops the blood supply from developing. The basis for shark cartilage therapy is that if the blood supply to tumors can be interrupted, those tumors will stop growing and, eventually, die. Research has demonstrated that the antiangiogenic properties of cartilage can make that happen. A renowned researcher has further demonstrated that shark cartilage contains 1,000 times more of the angiogenesis inhibitor than any other type of cartilage. There are many low-quality shark products in the market that contains 12% to 14% mucopolysaccharides. QualityLab Shark Gold contains more than 31% of mucopolysaccharides, validating that ours is of superior quality.