How is shark cartilage processed?
Because of the specific nature of shark cartilage, no chemicals or heat can be used in either the initial acquisition or subsequent processing. Great care must be exercised through all stages of production to ensure that the active ingredient, the protein compound, is not denatured in any way.As we mentioned, the processing is of utmost importance. It must be dried with low heat so as not to damage the angiogenesis inhibitor and finally ground fine enough to pass through at least a 200-mesh filter for easy assimilation into the body. Some commercially available shark cartilage is not processed to this degree of fineness.Currently there are many products on the market that contain additives and fillers and with highly questionable sterilization and processing methods. An optimum level of quality control is necessary to guarantee the efficacy of the product and most importantly, shark cartilage should be 100% pure.
