Anti-inflammatory properties of shark cartilage and its ability to inhibit new blood vessel development is a key factor in the nutritional support in the fight against many ailments such as psoriasis, eczema, diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis and hemorrhoids.Back to Top

Based on many documented clinical trials as well as numerous anecdotal cases patients have found that they have obtained pain relief from arthritis using shark cartilage as a nutritional support within a short period of time, usually within two to three weeks. Shark cartilage appears to work for these people as a very effective anti-inflammatory.Back to Top

According to some of the earliest trials with shark cartilage that were conducted on dogs, there was significant increase in mobility noticed with an apparent reduction in pain. In one specific North American case, a dog that has experienced great difficulty running and climbing stairs was running 2 miles with his owner and running effortlessly up those same stairs, all this within two weeks of being given three capsules of shark cartilage daily with his evening meals.Back to Top

CANCER - For active (non-remissive) cancer patients, recommended base amount is 35 to 40 grams per day (for woman approx. 130lbs. or man approx. 160 lbs.) Patients heavier than these weights should consult our intake chart. Doses should be equally divided into three or four amounts and taken every six or eight hours as desired. For best absorption, a retention enema is recommended with equal amounts of cartilage, powder and sterile water blended together.

Cartilage is a bloodless gristle - the tough, elastic, whitish connective tissue found around bones in mammals just like that small flexible "bone" found at the end of your nose. Amazingly, sharks don't have a single bone in their body. Their entire skeletal structure is made up of cartilage which is 6% to 8% of the total shark's body weight.

Check with your local health food store for our informative literature. We offer a free information package concerning shark cartilage and our products. We also have an educational video regarding shark cartilage available for purchase for a modest charge.Back to Top Of course, because shark cartilage is rich in certain minerals it could well be a very effective dietary supplement and prophylactic. Chinese people have been consuming shark fin soup for thousands of years.

Because of the specific nature of shark cartilage, no chemicals or heat can be used in either the initial acquisition or subsequent processing. Great care must be exercised through all stages of production to ensure that the active ingredient, the protein compound, is not denatured in any way.As we mentioned, the processing is of utmost importance.

So far, no herbal or other alternative therapy has been proven to help lymphoma. For this reason, and because lymphoma can be a life-threatening disease, the safest course is to have medical treatments prescribed and tracked by your medical team. If you decide to try alternative therapies such as herbs or homeopathy in addition to the medical treatments advised by your medical team, be sure to discuss all treatments with your doctor first.

Besides being used for general health and well-being, it has been suggested that shark cartilage may provide therapeutic nutritional support for the following conditions: Arthritis, Rheumatism, Cancer, Melanoma and other Skin Cancers, Hemmorrhoids, Psoriosis, Shingles.Shark cartilage has also been found to be beneficial in inhibiting the growth of tumors by impeding the vascularization of malignant tissue (angiogenesis).

Shark cartilage is non-toxic and has no known side effects unless, of course, you are allergic to fish. Because shark cartilage can inhibit new blood vessel growth it should not be taken by pregnant women, children, or prior to or immediately following surgery.Back to Top

The two most common compounds that are used for Chondroitin are Bovine (Cow) Trachea and Shark Cartilage. We chose to use shark cartilage over Bovine due to the risk of BSE (Mad Cow Disease). All of the ingredients contained in Syn-flex® are there because they assist in building healthy joints. Without going into a lot of detail about them, boswellin, yucca, and omega 3 & 6 fatty acids each contribute to joint health and fight inflammation.

In general, arthritis produces a fairly characteristic clinical picture. Your doctor will be able to advise you if any symptoms you are having due to the arthritis or to some other disease. In general, arthritis does not conceal symptoms of other illnesses.

Like many other bone, joint and muscle diseases, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is caused by weakened bone, joint and muscle metabolism. As part of the aging process, metabolism slows down gradually. It's not unusual for elderly to develop rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately a small percentage of the population may experience a decelerating bone, joint and muscle metabolism at an earlier stage of life.

Acupuncture is said to relieve pain and correct disorders in the body. Thin, solid needles of varying length are inserted into acupoints to a specific depth where they are twisted & left in place for periods ranging from a few minutes to nearly an hour. National Institutes of Health found acupuncture effective in treating painful disorders of the muscle and skeletal systems, such as FM and tennis elbow.

When you grow older your bone, joint and muscle metabolisms natually slow down. Once that happens you will start to experience all sorts of bone/joint/muscle problems, including arthritis, osteoporosis, bone spurs, fibromyalgia and etc. For some people this process moves faster than others. That\'s why some people would experience bone loss, joint pain and bone spurs in 40s even 30s. The only way to correct all those problems is to raise your bone, joint and muscle metabolisms.

Cartilage acts as a cushion for the weight bearing surfaces of the joint. When arthritis sets in, the cartilage between your joints begins to wear over time, and eventually, the bone wears down too. This causes the inflammation and pain, which prevents you from maintaining your active lifestyle.