Friday, March 27, 2009

Two Researches Proved the Benefits Brought by Green lip Mussels

By Paul J. Easton

Two recent studies from Australia's RMIT University were published last year in The Journal of Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. The findings astonished some naysayer of green lip mussel and its growing popularity.

The first research concentrated on omega-3 fatty acids in extracts of the green lip mussel (Perna canaliculus), which is found only in New Zealand. The omega-3s were found to inhibit or slow down the activity of leukotriene and cyclo-oxygenase. Both of these substances are associated with inflammation and joint pains. This study tested levels of the two chemicals in vitro with green lip mussel extracts produced for both commercial and scientific purposes.

The results of this research reported that green lipped mussel lipid extracts inhibited enzymes in both cases. The researchers narrowed down the advantageous effect to the presence of fatty acids and triglyceride fractions in the green mussels. The research also discovered that using potassium hydroxide and protease enzymes elevated these effects.

In the second research study, fatty acids from the green lipped mussel extract were segregated. It was detected that New Zealand green lip mussels carry a unique type of omega-3 fatty acid which is unique to their marine environment. It is believed that this specific omega-3 is the effect of the mussels feeding on algae and micro organisms endemic only off the coast of New Zealand.

The green lip mussels' omega-3 acids contain prostaglandins and they were recorded to be an anti-inflammatory, as opposed to such fatty acids as the omega-6 found in other foods.

Nz Pure Health is a specialist in New Zealand Green Mussels as a natural dietary supplement. Green Lipped Mussel Capsules have been growingly popular as a great way to combat joint pain, learn more details at NZ Pure Health Natural Anti Inflammatory cures.

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