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Green Lipped Mussel Extract for Dogs - Joint and Mobility Treatment For Arthritis

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Green Lipped Mussels from the pristine waters of New Zealand are the most concentrated and effective natural source of joint care nutrients on the planet.

Green Lipped Mussel is well known and widely thought of as the most potent natural anti-inflammatory for joints and  which at the same time nourishes joint surfaces and soothes soreness. Green Lipped Mussel protects joint and cartilage function in addition to encouraging synovial joint fluid production for lubrication.

For hundreds of years the coastal Maoris of New Zealand have eaten Green Lipped Mussels as a major part of their diet. The Maoris would harvest the mussels growing naturally on the seashores and would eat them raw. Even though they saw the mussel as an important part of their diet, they did not realise the benefits they were gaining, until settlers in New Zealand later realised that these Maoris did not suffer from arthritis.

This mussel is known scientifically as 'Perna canaliculus'. It provides an excellent natural source of glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and extremely valuable Omega-3 fatty acids.

The Green Lipped Mussel possesses a profile of Omega-3 essential fatty acids which is unique . No other marine or vegetable sources contain anything like as much beneficial Omega 3 oils. Most sources of Poly-unsaturated fatty acids (eg fish oils, flax oil etc) are a mixture of  Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils. The balance between the amount of Omega 3 and 6 consumed is vital because Omega 6 oils can increase inflammation. Our Greenshell™  Green Lipped Mussel extract is rich in Omega 3 oils providing up to 200 times as much as fish and vegetable oils.

Greenshell™ provides a rich source of all major classes of Glycosaminoglycans (GAGS) which are principle components of cartilage and the synovial fluid found in the joint. These GAGS provide flexibility, elasticity and tensile strength to the articular cartilage. The severity of osteo-arthritis is directly related to the loss of GAGS content within the joint and surrounding cartilage. As a source of GAGS, Greenshell™ can provide chondrocytes with Chondroitin Sulphate and essential fatty acids which are critical for reversing the arthritic process. GAGS can also exert a strong anti-flammatory action on the connective tissue.

Greenshell™  is the complete joint-care product as it is well balanced with Chondroitin Sulphates 4 and 6, chelated minerals, Glycosaminoglycan GAGS, amino acids and essential fatty acids which together give a synergistic effect that promotes healthy cartilage and provides shock absorbing properties to the joint.

The natural polysaccharides glucosamine and chondroitin, the 'building blocks' of joint tissue in Green Lipped Mussel, are far more effectively assimilated than manufactured glucosamine and chondroitin.

Flex Greenshell™ in both tablet and sprinkle form provides two additional anti-oxidants packs :-Selenium /Vitamin E and Zinc/Vitamin C. These are both synergistic combinations that have been scientifically linked to joint health.

Flex contains Selenium (in the form of selenium yeast which is more easily absorbed) and Vitamin E: both are anti-oxidants that have been scientifically associated with helping to maintain healthy joints.  Selenium, in particular, is potentially deficient in cereal based dog foods because of the low levels of Selenium in European soils.

Science - so why does Green Lipped Mussel work?