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Can shark cartilage provide relief from social anxiety disorder, panic attacks, depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sorry - but there is: No evidence to suggest that this is the case. Shark cartilage can endanger health as it usually contains high levels of mercury and other dangerous chemicals.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can shark cartilage provide relief from social anxiety disorder, panic attacks, depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman agreed

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