Characteristic
Unlike mammals, the endoskeleton of sharks is composed entirely of cartilage. Cartilage makes up about 6% of a shark's total body weight, which is less than 0.6% in calves. Shark cartilage, like other forms of cartilage, is composed primarily of collagen, which participates in giving cartilage its tensile strength, and proteoglycans, themselves composed of a core protein to which is attached polysaccharides known as glycosaminoglycans or mucopolysaccharides [1]. In addition to this, shark cartilage contains about 5% to 10% water, large amounts of calcium and phosphate, low molecular weight proteins and polypeptides. Traditionally, shark cartilage has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, progressive systemic sclerosis, neurovascular glaucoma, osteoarthritis, and a number of other diseases.
Shark cartilage powder is a dietary supplement made from shark cartilage. Since the therapeutic bioactivities of shark cartilage have become widely known, the market demand for shark cartilage powder has expanded dramatically. Alfa Chemistry is committed to providing customers with quality guaranteed shark cartilage powder.
Specification
| Item | Shark Cartilage Powder |
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| Catalog Number | MC030 |
| Origin | Shark skeleton |
| Appearance | Fine powder, non-granular, 300 µm |
| Color | White |
| Odor | Neutral |
| Ingredients | 100% Shark cartilage powder |
| Collagenous Proteins | ≥20% |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | ~4% |
| Glycosaminoglycans (Mucopolysaccharides) | ~5% |
| Glucosamine Sulfate | ~2.5% |
| Calcium | ≥20% |
| Phosphorus | ≥10% |
| Dry Material | ≥90% |
| pH (aqueous solution 10%) | 6.5-7.0 |
| Storage | Keep in a cool & dry place. Stay away from strong light and heat. |
Note: The parameters of the product can be adjusted according to your requirements.
Main Benefits
After decades of research, researchers have found that shark cartilage powder has a good health effect and can bring many benefits to the human body. Its main benefits are as follows:
- Improves the body immunity
Bone collagen in shark cartilage powder is an important component of human muscle. It can promote the good operation of the immune system, help the body to resist infection and maintain overall health.
- Inhibits the proliferation of tumor neovascularization
Shark cartilage powder is rich in shark chondroitin, which can inhibit the proliferation and metastasis of epithelial cells in tumor sites, inhibit the proliferation of neovascularization, and inhibit the secretion of collagenase in vivo, thus contributing to anti-tumor.
- Relieves joint inflammation and its severe pain response
Shark cartilage powder has been shown to treat and improve rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative arthritis, as well as relieve the pain associated with these conditions
- Promotes cartilage regeneration
Shark cartilage powder also contains substances that can help the human body promote the regeneration of joint cartilage, such as glucosamine and collagen. When these substances are composed in a balanced proportion, it is of great benefit to human cartilage regeneration.
Choose Alfa Chemistry
As a first-class supplier of marine biomaterials, we have experienced experts and professional R & D laboratories. We have the ability to provide customers with high-quality shark cartilage powder. According to your requirements, we can also customize products with different parameters for you. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.
Reference
- Utsunomiya, T.; et al. Shark Cartilage. Hepatogastroenterology. 2003, 50(53): 1609-1613.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
