Bovine Cartilage
by (Name Withheld)
WHAT IS IT?
Bovine cartilage (BTC) is the tracheal cartilage from cows. The trachea is the windpipe which is made from the same material as the bridge of your nose, or parts of your joints. Each vcapsule contains bovine cartilage (hormone-free, New Zealand source, tracheal cartilage) 500 mg containing: glycosaminoglycans 225 mg (mucopolysaccharides, including chondroitin-4-sulfate and dermatan sulfate) protein 225 mg.Vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate) 10 mg.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
According to the manufacturer:
"Support for healthy joints
Bovine cartilage contains significant proportions of proteoglycans, integral substances for building and maintaining the ground substance of cartilage.
Bovine cartilage provides a safe and natural way to support healthy joints, through its ability to build cartilage."
CAUTIONS
BTC has no side effects and is completely non-toxic. A theoretical risk exists in bypass patients or those who have undergone some cardiovascular surgery because of the anti-angiogenesis effect.
The cartilage comes from free-range, hormone-free, BSE-free cattle.
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DOSE
The recommended dose is 3-12 vegetarian capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals, or as directed by a physician.
NHC sells bottles of 180 capsules of Bovine Cartilage 500 mg for
$42.95. The suggested retail price is $48.20.
Credibility Rating: CRII
