The Green Lipped Mussel Extract Provides The Benefits Of The Supplements
Green Lipped Mussels
I would like to introduce you to Perna canaliculus, better known as the New Zealand green lipped mussel. Kinda pretty, don’t you think, with its brown and green shell, and green lip around the edge. But a ‘miracle’ food, like it has been referred to at times – it sure doesn’t look like that.
However, you know the saying – beauty is only skin deep. And this is where the green lipped mussel is beautiful. It contains such a unique combination of nutrients, that it is one of the most complete ‘whole foods’ that is known.
Green Lipped Mussel Extract Key Nutrients And Benefits
The nutrients in the mussels are directly related to the health benefits that they provide. We are talking about proteins, omega 3 fatty acids, and complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and other unique compounds – all natural AND all found in one food source.
Look at the nutrient profile found in green lipped mussel extract:
- Protein (as amino acids) 60 – 62 %
- Complex Carbohydrates 12 – 13 %
- Chondroitin Sulfates 11 – 12 %
- Lipids 4 – 5 %
- Minerals 5 – 6 %
What do some of these nutrients do?
(1) Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid, probably best known from fish oil and how widely discussed it is – but green lipped mussel extract has it too, and consider how it differs with fish oil omega-3, the two of these make a wonderful combination.
These are very important because they reduce inflammation, which is something that is responsible for many health problems related to heart disease and joint problems. The typical diet is also deficient in omega-3, while getting too much omega-6 – which increases inflammation, making the omega-3 supplementation all the more important.
(2) Mucopolysaccharides are one of the complex carbohydrates contained in the mussel extract. They drew the attention of a professor in pharmaceutical chemistry, Dr. Orville H. Miller, when his studies showed their importance with how our bodies age – even going as far as saying that they may also become viewed to be ‘essential’ to the body like omega-3 fatty acids.
| Mucopolysaccharides are starting to be called ‘the glue of life’ AND green lipped mussel extract is probably their single best natural food source. |
(3) Glycosaminoglycans compounds found in the mussel extract, they include chondroitin and glucosamine sulphates, along with hyaluronic acid – these are all related to our joint health, including lubrication and growth and rebuilding of cartilage.
They are naturally found in our body, but like a number of things, we tend to ‘lose’ them as we age. As a result, these glycosaminoglycans have been used as supplements for treating and managing joint pain relief and arthritis. But again, they are nutrients found in green lipped mussel extract – couple this with the anti-inflammatories contained, and you have the making of a very beneficial supplement.
Xtend-Life Green Lipped Mussel Powder
Xtend-life has been my favorite ‘natural supplement’ source since I first started taking fish oil omega-3 supplements, so they became a natural for getting green lipped mussel extract too.
Take a look at this list of reasons for why they think they have the best green lipped mussel extract powder available:
1. Exceptionally pure and fresh.
2. 100% natural with no stabilizers or additives.
3. Packed with MPSs, omega-3 fatty acids and various other health beneficial properties.
4. Manufactured by a low heat / two-step process which maximizes the product’s overall efficacy through NO cooking or mussel flesh damage.
5. The preferred mussel-derived product on the market in terms of efficacy and value for money.
6. An extremely potent anti-inflammatory when used in combination with our Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil.
