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Why you should choose Green-lipped Mussels for your joints
Why Should You Choose Green-lipped Mussels For Your Joint Pain?
Millions of people take pain relief for their joint pain every day, but we have a natural, New Zealand grown remedy for you, Green-Lipped Mussels!
What are Green-lipped Mussels?
Named after its green edges, Green-lipped Mussels are native shellfish to New Zealand and can only be found fresh in the ocean here. With over 600 Mussel farms across the country, they are also one of New Zealand's biggest exported products.
These mussels are rich in Omega-3, Glycosaminoglycans (GAGS), and essential vitamins and minerals for your day to day health making them the ultimate alternative to pain relief.
How do they work?
Green-lipped mussels are packed with Omega-3 Fatty acids which are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Some of the fatty acids found that benefit your joint health are DHA, EPA & ETA.
DHA & EPA: Both DHA & EPA are primarily found in non-plant-based sources like fish, mussels or eggs. These fatty acids help reduce inflammation, which causes the swelling and pain associated with arthritis. They also provide strong support to your immune system.
ETA: ETA or eicosatetraenoic acid is exclusively found in Green-lipped mussels. It offers unique anti-inflammatory properties by targeting the COX and LOX pathways—enzymes in your body that respond to inflammation. Being exclusive to Green-lipped mussels sets it apart from standard fish oils.
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGS): Proteoglycans are one of the four major components that make up your cartilage, a complex of proteins and GAGS. The amino sugars in this complex are GAGS which are rich in Green-lipped Mussels. The main function of GAGS is to help increase the lubricant of the joint to help limit cartilage wear down.
Scientifically backed benefits:
- Support connective tissue and joint function
- Beneficial to heart health
- Beneficial to respiratory health
(See Clinical studies at the end for more information)
How sustainable are Green-lipped Mussels?
Sustainability is one of our core values here at Kōrure, and we ensure this is reflected in the ingredients we choose.
Our Green-lipped mussels are harvested by trained mussel farmers in the Marlborough Sounds. They are grown on nursery ropes, minimising the risk of harm to other marine life and the ocean floor. In contrast, traditional fish oil farming often involves dragging nets across the seabed, which damages reefs and other marine habitats.
Green-lipped Mussels don’t need to be fed! As filter feeders, they naturally sustain themselves by filtering food from the ocean, primarily phytoplankton. Phytoplankton are microscopic plankton that photosynthesize like plants. These microscopic plankton thrive in billions but too much can be bad for the marine ecosystem. Through filter feeding Green-lipped Mussels are aiding in managing their population.
How to incorporate Green-lipped Mussels into your diet?
We know it can get expensive to buy fresh mussels regularly and to experience the full benefits, you'd need to consume quite a lot!
Our Green-lipped Mussel range has been designed so you get the full effects without breaking the bank. We offer two options for joint health and one external for muscle relief.
For joint health: Our MP Oil capsules are a powerful joint support supplement containing 30+ omega 3 (EPA, DHA, ETA & more). These capsules are packed with antioxidants and vitamins to help support your joints and everyday health. Just one of our MP Oil capsules is equivalent to roughly 2 60g mussels.
For Cartilage Health: Our MP Powder capsules are rich in GAGS. Unlike our oil capsules, these directly aid in cartilage repair, support and recovery.
Muscle Repair: In collaboration with Physio South, Kōrure’s founder Ron, created the ultimate natural cream to help ease muscle pain and inflammation. Our Natural Repair Cream’s active ingredient of Green-lipped Mussel Oil, allows you to soothe your joints from the outside!
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By choosing Green-Lipped Mussels for your joint health, you’re not only opting for a sustainable and highly effective product but also supporting your brain and heart health—all while enjoying a premium native New Zealand product.
Why not try it for yourself and experience the benefits?
CLINICAL STUDIES:
Systematic review of the nutritional supplement Perna Canaliculus (green-lipped mussel) in the treatment of osteoarthritis 1/25/2008
| S. Brien, P. Prescott, B. Coghlan, N. Bashir and G. Lewith From the Department of Primary Care, University of Southampton, Aldermoor. Health Centre, Aldermoor Close, Southampton, Hampshire, S016 5ST and School of Mathematics, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire S017 1BJ, UK.
Systematic review of the nutritional supplement Perna Canaliculus (green-lipped mussel) in the treatment of osteoarthritis 1/25/2008
| S. Brien, P. Prescott, B. Coghlan, N. Bashir and G. Lewith From the Department of Primary Care, University of Southampton, Aldermoor. Health Centre, Aldermoor Close, Southampton, Hampshire, S016 5ST and School of Mathematics, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire S017 1BJ, UK.