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Cartilade Shark Cartilage 740mg by Source Naturals Inc. 100 Capsule Shark cartilage has long been valued by traditional herbalists in China where it has been consumed for centuries as shark fin soup. Shark cartilage contains mucopolysaccharid es a family of complex carbohydrates including the now well-known chondroitin sulfate. It is an excellent source of calcium and phosphorus.

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar synthesized in the body from L-glutamine and glucose. Glucosamine stimulates the manufacture of glycosaminoglycan s, important components of the cartilage needed for healthy joints. Aging people seem to lose their ability to produce a sufficient amount of glucosamine, and there are no food sources available. Commercial sources of glucosamine are from the exoskeleton of certain shellfish and are available as glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and N-acetyl- glucosamine. The sulfated form may most effectively incorporate sulfur into the cartilage. Glycosaminoglycan s and glycoproteins allow cells in tissues to hold together. They are necessary for the construction and maintenance of virtually all connective tissues and lubricating... Less