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NOW Cartilage Category
| Early research in the 1950s and 1960s, using
chips of bovine cartilage inserted into wounds,
demonstrated that cartilage enhances wound
healing. Since then, cartilage has been
investigated for its potential role in
regulating immune function and stopping the
growth of tumors. The reported ability of shark
cartilage to inhibit angiogenesis (the growth of
new blood vessels) is hypothesized to be
beneficial in halting the growth and spread of
cancer. A few studies suggest that people with
cancer may benefit from cartilage supplements;
however, well-designed research yielded negative
results, and many experts question the use of
cartilage in this regard. A similar situation is
seen with the use of cartilage in people with
osteoarthritis. |
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