subject: Green Lipped Mussels for Joint Pain Relief [print this page] Green lipped mussels are very effective at providing joint pain relief. Here's what you need to know about them.
Green lipped mussels are shellfish found in the oceans off New Zealand. They differ from other mussel species in that they have a dark brown/green shell and a green lip around the edge of the shell. They contain a very broad spectrum of nutrients, making them one of the most complete whole foods, and they contain a unique combination of fatty acids that are not found in any other marine or plant life.
Green lipped mussels have been a valuable food source for the native people of New Zealand for centuries, but broad cultivation of the mussels didn't begin until the 1970's.
Studies have shown that green lipped mussels are very effective at relieving joint pain and stiffness, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis due to their anti-inflammatory, lubricative and soothing properties. There's also strong evidence that green lipped mussels help improve the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails, and help strengthen the circulatory, immune and nervous systems.
To get all of these health benefits, it's necessary to eat green lipped mussels raw or take them in supplement form. When you cook or freeze the mussels, or extract the oil from the mussels, many of the health benefits are lost.
Here are five tips for supplementing with green lipped mussels:
1. Many green lipped mussel supplements are made from cooked or frozen mussels, or from oil from the mussels. Look for a supplement that's made from fresh, live mussels.
2. Take green lipped mussels for a minimum of four weeks before assessing their effectiveness. The effects of green lipped mussels occur over time, not right away.
3. Once joint pain subsides, continue taking green lipped mussels to prevent joint pain from occurring in the future.
4. Try taking green lipped mussels instead of common pain killers such as Ibuprofen. Green lipped mussels treat both the causes and symptoms of joint pain, while common pain killers only treat the symptoms and can often produce negative side effects.
5. Avoid taking green lipped mussels if you're allergic to shellfish.
In conclusion, if you suffer from joint pain, you should consider giving green lipped mussels a try. They just might provide the joint pain relief that you've been looking for.
