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Can shark cartilage improve fibroids condition?

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zm
Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 – 9:28 pm

dear DR:
can shark cartilage improve fibroids condition?

Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor)
Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2000 – 8:12 am

Dear ZM-
Shark cartilage has been used to assist in treatment with joint problems, specifically areas with cartilage. Fibroid tumors are not cartilagenous tumors and I have seen no research or studies to indicate use for this disease.

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