Description
NZ Green Lipped Mussel 10:1 Extract Powder.
The New Zealand green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus), also known as the New Zealand mussel, the greenshell mussel, kuku, and kutai, is a bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae (the true mussels). P. canaliculus has economic importance as a cultivated species in New Zealand.
The joint healing properties of green lipped mussels were first noticed more than 100 years ago by Maoris in New Zealand.
The green lipped mussel has the ability to suppress the inflammatory process, particularly in chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and bronchial asthma. Studies have found that Perna canaliculus inhibits the 5-lipoxygenase pathway, a principal pathway in the inflammatory process, which leads to the formation of leucotrienes.
Green lipped mussels have found various uses because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Some of the uses of the green lipped mussel include arthritis.
Green lipped mussels have potent anti-inflammatory properties due to the inhibition of metabolism of arachidonic acid and the reduced formation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. The rich polyunsaturated fatty acid content also inhibits lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase enzymes. They also contain chondroitin sulphate which is the major component of cartilage matrix and synovial fluid.
The therapeutic effect of green lipped mussel may be effectively used as an adjunct to assist pain relief and disease improvement in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
FAST DELIVERY. Normally 6 – 8 days nationally.
No fillers or additives.
