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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.
Answered 3/15/2019
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None: Sharks don't get cancer so various sources sold shark cartilage in a pill. How this was to treat cancer or prevent it has no merit or obvious reasoning.
Answered 5/19/2015
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