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 Summary:Shark cartilage is one of the most popular supplements in the United States with over 40 brand name products sold. Its use became popular in the 1980s after several poor-quality studies reported "miracle" cancer cures. Shark cartilage supplements at common doses may cost as much as $700-1,000 per month.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a .... Read more

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Rectal Cancer

Shark cartilage for Rectal Cancer
Shark cartilage: For several decades, shark cartilage has been proposed as a cancer treatment. Studies have shown shark cartilage or the shark cartilage product AE-941 (Neovastat ®) to block the ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Rheumatic Diseases

Shark cartilage for Rheumatic Diseases
Shark cartilage: Shark cartilage is one of the most popular supplements in the United States with more than 40 brand-name products sold. Shark cartilage has been suggested as a possible ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Skin Cancer

Shark cartilage for Skin Cancer
Shark cartilage: For several decades, shark cartilage has been proposed as a cancer treatment. Studies have shown shark cartilage or the shark cartilage product AE-941 (Neovastat ®) to block the ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Pain

Shark cartilage for Pain
Based on laboratory studies, shark cartilage may reduce inflammation. Chondroitin sulfate, a component of shark cartilage, has been shown to benefit patients with osteoarthritis. However, the concentrations of chondroitin in ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Arthritis

Shark cartilage for Arthritis
Shark cartilage is one of the most popular supplements in the United States, with more than 40 brand-name products sold. Shark cartilage has been suggested as a possible treatment for ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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