The all natural binding agents added to make BeneFin caplets don't change the rate of absorption. Sharks are an abundant species and an important food resource throughout the world. The cartilage used in BeneFin comes from sharks caught for food, not for their cartilage. Lane Labs is committed to the responsible usage and conservation of the world's shared resources. A strong offensive smell indicates substantial bacterial contamination from spoiled shark cartilage raw material, or incomplete removal of muscle, nerve and blood vessel tissue.
Bovine researchers agree that bovine products have little antiangiogenic effect.
Because BeneFin is the only shark cartilage made via an all natural, chemical free process, the full potency of natural cartilage protein is maintained. No other cartilage brand can make that claim. BeneFin is the only shark cartilage made through a revolutionary all natural process to insure maximum potency. Lane Labs is leading the research to understand the science of shark cartilage and to prove the effectiveness of BeneFin. The FDA has give Lane Labs permission to begin Phase III clinical trials at Mayo Clinic with BeneFin in the United States.