Swanson Premium Brand

Shark Cartilage 750 mg

F
N+ Score45
Vitamins & MineralsServing: 3 Capsule(s)Type: Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical

This Swanson Premium Brand product is a single-ingredient supplement featuring Shark Cartilage, providing 2.25 grams per serving. As a non-nutrient/non-botanical supplement, its primary ingredient is clearly listed, indicating full label transparency. However, research on the efficacy and optimal dosing of shark cartilage for human health is limited and often inconclusive. This product received an N+ Score of 45, earning an 'F' grade, placing it in the below-average tier, primarily due to the lack of strong scientific backing for its claims and the absence of clinically validated dosages for its ingredient. Consumers seeking supplements with robust scientific evidence for their ingredients may find this product does not meet those criteria. It is best suited for individuals interested in traditional remedies with transparent ingredient labeling but who are aware of the limited scientific consensus.

About This Product

Shark Cartilage 750 mg by Swanson Premium Brand is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 1 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 45/100 (Grade F).

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy50/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness0/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity36/100

Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?

Strengths

  • +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed

Weaknesses

  • Missing several expected ingredients for its category
  • Limited ingredient diversity compared to category norms

Ingredient Analysis (1 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Shark Cartilage2.250 Gram(s)N/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.