Greenshell Mussel Powder (GSM)
Waitaki Bioscience's Greenshell Mussel Powder
is a natural joint health supplement supported by over 25 years of
research. It is known by other common names including Greenlipped
Mussel Powder, Greenshell Mussel Powder Extract, GSMP, GLM and GLME.
All of which are derived from the Perna canaliculus mussel species
grown at licensed New Zealand marine farms.
Green Shell and Green Lipped are trademarks owned by the NZ Mussel Industry Council and can only be applied to Perna canaliculus species mussels raised and harvested at licensed marine farms within New Zealand
Greenshell Mussel Powder has been utilized as an oral supplement by sufferers of the symptons of joint inflammation, stiffness and pain throughout the world since as the 1970s. Use has continued to grow as a supplement for joint health both independently and in combination with other well known complimentary joint and bone health ingredients.
Greenshell Mussel Powder can be consumed by people of all age groups. It is used for joint health maintenance by people such as such as with athletes and workers in physical occupations where high degrees of strain on joints are experienced. It has been associated with improvements in mobility in those suffering from joint stiffness, swelling and discomfort.
Three key components
have been identified as primarily being responsible for the beneficial
effects of Green Shell Mussel Powder. It is these three compounds
working together generating the synergies that comprise the
anti-inflammatory moiety.
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs),
omega 3 fatty acids (DHA, EPA) and a unique
phosphorylated glycogen
molecule have all been shown independently to be important ingredients
in joint health promotion. Whilst research continues to identify the
exact biochemical mechanism of each compound what is clear is that the
activity of the three combined in Greenshell Mussel Powder exceeds the
sum of each individual component revealing an important natural synergy
present in whole mussel powder.
Understanding of
Greenshell Mussel Powder's importance as a joint health ingredient is
on the rise as manufacturers of supplements ad dunctional foods look
for proven ingredients to support the needs of consumers looking for
matural joint health remedies.
For further information on Greenshell Mussel Powder, Waitaki Bioscience's exciting joint health ingredients contact Waitaki Biosciences.