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How fast can cartilage degeneration happen? can it happen within a week with vitamin deficiency or too much of one vitamin?

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Cartilage : Degeneration takes place over months and years. Vitamin deficiency or excess probably has little if anything to do with it, but more wear and tear over a long time.

Answered 4/25/2013

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