Mussel Oils Market
Green-lipped mussel is a nutritional supplement from a New Zealand-native variety of mussels. It contains omega-3 fatty acids with properties that are anti-inflammatory and joint-protective. Evidence suggests that if taken with paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it may be of some use to people with osteoarthritis. It is not effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The difference between standard fish oil and green-lipped mussel oil Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines and albacore tuna are standard fish oil products. Such oily sources contain two groups of omega-3 fatty acids, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). These fishes are often contaminated from all over the world because of the quality of the water that surrounds them. The distinction with green-lipped mussels from New Zealand is that they come from some of the world's cleanest waters. While they are also rich in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, t...