Green-Lipped Mussels
Description
Green-Lipped Mussels are a species of Mussel native to New Zealand - they are cultivated primarily for therapeutic purposes.
Scientific Name
Perna canaliculus from the Mytilidae family.
Health Benefits of Green-Lipped Mussels
Digestive System
Green-Lipped Mussel extract may be useful for the treatment of Crohn's Disease. [1]
Green-Lipped Mussel extract may inhibit the ability of Aspirin and Indomethacin to cause Ulcers - Peptic. [2]
Green-Lipped Mussel extract may be useful for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. [3]
Immune System
Green-Lipped Mussel extract may reduce Inflammation. [4]
Musculoskeletal System
Green-Lipped Mussel extract may alleviate Osteoarthritis (due to its anti-inflammatory actions). [5]
Green-Lipped Mussel extract (1,000 mg per day) may alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis (due to the anti-inflammatory and Joint protective effects of the Glycosaminoglycans and Eicosatetraenoic Acid content of Green-Lipped Mussels): [6]
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- Green-Lipped Mussels Contain these Substances [13]
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