Question 1

my sister has weak cartilages since birth. when she kneels down it's painful n she cannot make free movements with her knees what can  she do ? is there any surgery r medication to strengthen them?

Accepted Answer

Ortho visit: Please make an apt with Orthopedics for a complete evaluation.
Answer will be then available as to etiology and treatment options

Question 2

is taking shark cartilage safe?

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Perhaps?: But I am not aware of any indication or benefit.  With the worlds shark population down 90%, it wouldn't be high on my list of complementary or alternative therapies and only if i were sure it would be saving my life of markedly improving my daily life  or comfort.  Reconsider!

Question 3

what is the function of shark cartilage?

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Joint health...: People have said that shark cartilage is great for joint health.  Some have said that is has uses in the treatment of arthritis and even certain types of cancer.

Question 4

is shark cartilage good for anything really?

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No good data: Shark cartilage is a nutritional supplement thought to possibly be helpful for arthritis do to its naturally high level of chondroitin.  Unfortunately, I have not seen any compelling scientific evidence of its effectiveness.  Chondroitin, in general, has not proven largely effective either, likely due to the fact that it is very unstable in our acidic stomach environment.

Question 5

what are the benefits of taking shark cartilages?

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Controversy - toxins: Shark fin soup, made from the cartilaginous pectoral & dorsal fins of shark,  has been in use since at least the ming dynasty in china. It is used medicinally in china to lower cholesterol & to combat cancer & heart disease but it's benefits are controversial. There is a  health risk in ingesting shark fins. It is a predator fish with of high levels of bmaa (neurotoxin), arsenic & methylmercury.

Question 6

does consuming shark cartilage stunt growth?

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No, it doesn't stunt: Growth. Shark fin soup, made from the cartilaginous pectoral & dorsal fins of shark, has been in use since at least the ming dynasty in china. It is used medicinally in china to v cholesterol & combat cancer & heart disease but it's benefits are controversial. There is a  health risk in ingesting shark fins. It is a predator fish with of high levels of bmaa (neurotoxin), arsenic & methylmercury.

Question 7

does shark cartilage contain a lot of cholesterol?

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Shouldn't?: Typically none at all; unless the formulation contains some which would make no sense to me.

Question 8

could shark cartilage pills treat social anxiety?

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Know of no studies: That show that shark cartilage effectively treats social anxiety.

Question 9

can shark cartilage pills help treat social anxiety?

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No: Shark cartilage pills are not effective in the treatment of social anxiety.

Question 10

what are legal issues with shark cartilage supplements?

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Bad for sharks: No legal issues that i know of.  However, i don't know of any proven benefit for you.

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My sister has weak cartilages since birth. when she kneels down it's painful n she cannot make free movements with her knees what can she do ? is there any surgery r medication to strengthen them?

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Is taking shark cartilage safe?

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What is the function of shark cartilage?

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Is shark cartilage good for anything really?

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What are the benefits of taking shark cartilages?

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Does consuming shark cartilage stunt growth?

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