shark cartilage

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A preparation of elastic tissue of shark origin which is allegedly effective in managing or preventing various cancers, an effect attributed to an unidentified anti-angiogenesis factor

shark cartilage

An alternative remedy promoted for the treatment of arthritis and cancer.
See also: cartilage

shark cartilage,

n cartilage obtained from the hammerhead and dogfish sharks, used as an anticancer, antiinflammatory, and antiangiogenic treatment. Precautions for those with liver disease.
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The brand of shark cartilage probably most widely used in the United States is Cartilade.
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