100 % Pure Shark Cartilage®

Non-Nutrient / Non-Botanical

Brand: NOW

CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOff Market
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Net Contents

300 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

6 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

50

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 03272 0

Product Version

CODE 3272 V5

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

6Active Ingredients

6 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

4% Daily Value Coverage

4 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 6 Capsule(s) · 1–2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories10 {Calories}—
Total Carbohydrates1 g1%
Protein2 g4%
Calcium810 mg81%
Sodium40 mg2%
Shark Cartilage4.5 g—
Mucopolysaccharides720 mg—

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Other Ingredients

GelatinCelluloseMagnesium StearateStearic AcidSilica

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 6 capsules 1 to 2 times daily. Consider taking these other NOW(R) products: AHCC(R) and Joint Support(TM).

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, recovering from recent surgery, or have a medical condition (especially a heart/circulatory condition).

Precautions re: Allergies

Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Formula re: Contains

750 mg Shark Cartilage Naturally occurring Mucopolysaccharides

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

For more product information visit www.nowfoods.com/3272

General Statements: All Other Content

CAPSULE SIZE

General Statements: All Other Content

IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT*

General Statements: All Other Content

Please Recycle.

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

NOW(R) Shark Cartilage is derived from 100% pure freeze dried backbone of sharks and has naturally occurring chondroitin and glycosaminoglycans (GAG's). Our powder is thoroughly tested for important shark components and contains no solvents, bleaches, or chemical processing agents. The sharks harvested are also used for food purposes.

General Statements: All Other Content

Due to the natural variation in shark cartilage, color, texture, or taste may vary but the same high quality is guaranteed.

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 3272 V5

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

NOW FOODS

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Shark cartilage and nutriceutical update

    S Holt - Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 1995 - journals.sagepub.com

    … using to ascertain that the product is 100 percent pure shark cartilage and that its … researchers, health care professionals, and regulatory bureaus that the quality of the shark cartilage in …

    199513 citations
  • Shark-derived immunomodulators

    L Merly, SL Smith - Immunobiology of the Shark, 2014 - books.google.com

    … properties of shark liver oil and shark cartilage-derived … the effect of shark cartilage ingestion on cancer patients’ health, some of … experimentally robust studies have now been initiated to …

    20143 citations
  • Shark cartilage for cancer?

    E Ernst - The Lancet, 1998 - thelancet.com

    … The range of items now available has highlighted increased … Moi and Health: the effect of economic reforms on the health … available shark cartilagefood supplements contain only …

    199826 citations
  • Follow-up of cancer patients using shark cartilage

    M Milner - Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 1996 - journals.sagepub.com

    … that the healthy individual does not absorb proteins and large polypeptides intact, there is now … A, C, E, multiple vitamin/mineral supplement Health Outcomes: Tumor reduction in size …

    199627 citations
  • Processing and utilization of shark cartilage

    PD Tanna, DC Fofandi… - Journal of Entomology and …, 2020 - researchgate.net

    … in the use of shark cartilage due to their health benefits. Health supplements are also … In addition to cancer and psoriasis, shark cartilage is now becoming widely accepted as an …

    20203 citations
  • Pro-inflammatory properties of shark cartilage supplement

    L Merly, SL Smith - Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology, 2015 - Taylor & Francis

    … shark cartilage (SC) is a popular dietary supplement taken for the prevention and/or control of chronic disease, including arthritis. The efficacy of SC in maintaining joint health … health …

    20159 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-10-25. DSLD Label ID: 14876. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.