Take a ride on the back of a shark, literally! NOW Shark Cartilage offers a natural solution to your joint problems through their 100% pure freeze dried backbone shark cartilage. So, with promises and claims of rheumatoid and osteo arthritis relief and immune system support, does NOW Shark Cartilage really “walk the walk” or does it leave consumers wanting more?
The Product
The product itself contains only 10 calories per serving and includes the following list of supporting ingredients:
• 40 mg Sodium
• 2 g Protein
• 810 mg Calcium
• 405 mg Phosphorus
• 4.5 g Shark Cartilage
• 720 mg Mucopolysaccharies
NOW Shark Cartilage also contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. However, those with seafood allergies should still be cautious, it does, after all, contain shark.
The Promise
NOW Shark Cartilage comes with lofty promises. In addition to immune support, this product promises to act as a dietary supplement and a natural source of chondroitin. This, along with the glucose found in the shark cartilage is said to offer significant proof of anti-inflammatory properties, which are said to help with joint-related concerns.
The calcium contained therein is also said to add to structural longevity.
Price
Each serving is 6 pills and recommended usage is one to two times per day.
The price is inexpensive at $7.45 for a bottle with 100 capsules (16 servings) and $20 for a bottle with 300 capsules (50 servings).
Presenting the Evidence
There have been a significant amount of studies done to try to prove the effectiveness of shark cartilage in the area of joint and arthritis relief. Even though many of the studies performed have come back with positive results, they have never been able to be duplicated.
There are however, many positive customer reviews that offer evidence of effective results.
The Proposition
Even though NOW Shark Cartilage doesn’t have significant scientific evidence of results, we recommend giving this product a try. It is inexpensive and with good consumer reviews we feel that it is a good place to start when it comes to shark cartilage products.