BOVINE CARTILAGE: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

Overview

Cartilage is a substance in the body that provides structural support. Bovine cartilage comes from cows (bovine). It's used in dietary supplements.

Bovine cartilage might work by providing chemicals needed for rebuilding cartilage in people with osteoarthritis. It might also help reduce swelling and help wounds heal.

People use bovine cartilage for osteoarthritis, wound healing, recovery from laser skin therapy, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Don't confuse bovine cartilage with shark cartilage or chondroitin sulfate. These are not the same.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for BOVINE CARTILAGE overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Bovine cartilage is possibly safe. It's been used safely for up to 5 years. Side effects might include diarrhea and stomach upset.

There is some concern about catching animal-borne diseases from products that come from animals. But there aren't any reports of diseases being transmitted through cartilage products.

When applied to the skin: Bovine cartilage is possibly safe for most people.

Special Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if bovine cartilage is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for BOVINE CARTILAGE overview.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of bovine cartilage might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

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Bunning, R. A. D., Murphy, G., Kumar, S., Phillips, P., and Reynolds, J. Metalloproteinase inhibitors from bovine cartilage and body fluids. European Journal of Biochemistry 1984;139(1):75-80.

Durie, B. G., Soehnlen, B., and Prudden, J. F. Antitumor activity of bovine cartilage extract (Catrix-S) in the human tumor stem cell assay. J.Biol.Response Mod. 1985;4(6):590-595. View abstract.

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