Green-Lipped Mussel extract works by inhibiting the inflammatory process. Some inflammation in the body is normal however prolonged and excessive inflammation can lead to pain and possibly damage to the body including the joints.

Most research has been done on the extract's effects on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis however this ability to reduce inflammation may also help conditions such as asthma, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and general joint problems.

One major benefit is it compliments the activity of all joint care formulations like Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Collagen, also available at Natural-Ingredients.co.uk Available in a capsule form containing 500mg of high grade Green Lipped Mussel, it contains complex proteins, polypeptides, chondroitin sulphate, unsaturated fatty acids, nucleic acids and polysaccharides.

The original discovery that Green Lipped Mussel may help arthritis was made by American researchers looking for treatments for cancer from the sea - back in the '60s.

The New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel was one of a number of shellfish being screened. During this research, it was discovered that Green Lipped Mussel has anti-inflammatory properties which are unique to this particular mussel. In 1973 Research began on the anti-inflammatory properties of the Green Lipped Mussel and continues today.

So far it is indicated that this anti-inflammatory property is associated with a glycoprotein a complex form of sugar tied up with one of the proteins found in the muscle of the Green Lipped Mussel. Glycogen is in fact found in all animals and is utilised in energy production.

An anti-histamine substance has also been isolated from the New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel extract and studies have shown it to have a preventative action against arthritis.

We at Natural-Ingredients.co.uk believe that Green Lipped Mussel taken as a food supplement will help to maintain mobility of the joints. One of the benefits demonstrated in the studies of Green Lipped Mussel showed that the extract is gentle on the stomach.

In research studies the extract from the Green Lipped Mussel was effective at reducing symptoms in 70% of people with osteoarthritis. Green-Lipped Mussel extract works by inhibiting the inflammatory process. Some inflammation in the body is normal however prolonged and excessive inflammation can lead to pain and possibly damage to the body including the joints.

Most research has been done on the extract's effects on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis however this ability to reduce inflammation may also help conditions such as asthma, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and general joint problems.

Green Lipped Mussel 500mg, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate.