SciTec Shark Cartilage

Name: SciTec Shark Cartilage
Brand: SciTec
SKU: 5999100029668
Price: 11.59 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: SciTec

£11.59

SciTec Shark Cartilage keeps it simple: 75 caps per pack.

What it is

Dried shark cartilage powder in capsules
A traditional source of the cartilage components chondroitin and collagen

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.

Good to know

Format: caps
Caffeine free
Fish source — not suitable if you have a fish allergy

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Joint Supplements, Joint Supplements, Muscle & Joint Supplements, SciTec, Vitamins & Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 5999100029668

At a glance

Insufficient

evidence for shark cartilage

Our honest take

Shark cartilage capsules from SciTec, 75 to a pot. We could not confirm the amount per capsule, the daily dose or the calcium content, so we cannot work out a cost per day. There is no good evidence that shark cartilage does anything for joints and no authorised claim for it; a standard chondroitin product gives a known dose.

You have specifically chosen shark cartilage and accept the evidence is poor
You are allergic to fish, vegetarian, or avoid shark products for sustainability reasons
You take calcium or have high blood calcium, kidney stones, or a heart or circulation condition: check the label with your GP
You are pregnant or breastfeeding

The science

Shark cartilage· evidence: Insufficient

Shark cartilage powder contains chondroitin, other cartilage compounds, protein and a lot of calcium. It was heavily promoted in the 1990s, but well-designed trials did not support the claims made for it at the time.

There is no good evidence that taking shark cartilage does anything for joints, and no authorised health claim for it, so we make no claims about its effects. If you want chondroitin, a standard chondroitin supplement gives you a known amount. Some buyers also avoid shark products for sustainability reasons.

Typical dose: Products usually suggest 2–5 g a day

Safety: Contains fish (shark). High in calcium: count it towards your total if you take other calcium supplements. Speak to your GP first if you have a heart or circulation condition, high blood calcium or kidney stones, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Can cause stomach upset and an unpleasant taste.

Research we looked at:
Loprinzi CL et al. (2005). Evaluation of shark cartilage in patients with advanced cancer: a North Central Cancer Treatment Group trial. Cancer 104(1):176–182.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Cartilage (bovine and shark). nccih.nih.gov

Ingredients & nutrition

Contents: shark cartilage powder in capsules.

Pack: 75 capsules.

Contains fish (shark). We could not confirm the full ingredient list, amounts or daily dose; please check the label.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, with water. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Joint products are not a treatment for any condition. If you have ongoing joint pain, stiffness or swelling, see your GP or a physiotherapist.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Price	Per daily dose
NOW Foods Shark Cartilage	from £14.69	£0.68
NOW Foods Glucosamine & Chondroitin Extra Strength	from £19.99	£0.62
Doctor's Best Glucosamine	from £17.99	£0.20

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.