by Warren Matthews of Xtend-Life

Green-lipped mussel is sometimes promoted as being the most potent natural anti-inflammatory nutrient available. I am not sure if this is really the case so we don’t claim it to be so in those products in which we use it, but there is certainly no doubt that it works well for the majority of people.

A new study from researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have found that the anti-inflammatory properties of the commercially extracted green-lipped mussel to be sufficiently potent to enable them to be a viable alternative to the conventional [non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs] NSAIDs and fish oil treatment in the relief of the symptoms of arthritis. We have combined both in our GLM-Omega 3-Plus so our customers can get the both of best worlds!

The novel forms of Omega 3 essential fatty acids found within the green-lipped mussel is thought to originate from the algae and other micro organisms unique to New Zealand waters

We recognized the benefits of this nutrient some years ago when we came to an arrangement with another Christchuch manufacturer to source their high potency green-lipped mussel extract which is a lot more concentrated than the normal extract. The mussels are all grown in the Marlborough Sounds in the South Island of New Zealand.

The NZ green lipped mussel, ranked among the top ‘eco-friendly seafoods’ according to the US environmental agency Blue Ocean Institute’s list.

For more info on this latest study please click here: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=79246&m=1NIU827&c=cujjvkirggyostq