Introducing an ‘Almost’ Miracle Food:
Green Lipped Mussel Powder
A miracle food is often thought of as a
cure-all that can be used to treat any and all ailments, probably including an anti-ageing component.
It is widely accepted that such a food doesn’t exist, but if there was ever a contender for an ‘almost’ miracle food, green lipped mussel powder must be it.
As a very complete whole food, containing many,many of the vital nutrients and minerals that are key to a healthy lifestyle, the green lipped mussel has been studied by scientific researchers for at least the last three decades.
Analysis shows that there are three main key groups of chemicals that green lipped mussels contain:
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin
- MPS (mucopolysaccharides)
- Cholesterol, vitamin B12, calcium, iron, sodium, protein
Each of these has specific potential health benefits. Glucosamine and Chondroitin, for example, are key elements in naturally occurring cartilage that is used as a cushion between bones in joints.
The MPS family contains naturally occurring chemicals that are used by the body to help regulate metabolism, growth and are used by the body as an anticoagulant (helping keep fluids flowing) and in both connective tissues and as a lubricant in joints. MPS’s occur naturally in humans, but decline over time, exacerbating the effects of ageing.
The last group of chemicals have similar properties to other Omega-3 supplements, containing fatty acids, and lipids, with all the attendant benefits.
Together, these groups of chemicals, when taken as a supplement, can help with:
- Aches and pains in joints
- Improve skin condition
- Improve circulatory, nervous, and the immune system
- Build stronger teeth and bones
Some scientists believe they can even help fertility!
So, it is clear that as a whole food, the green lipped mussel contains many useful nutrients. The native Maoris living in New Zealand benefited from these unique shellfish, and were noted as being unusually healthy in many areas linked to the consumption of the mussels. The Maoris, however, ate them raw.
The Importance of a Fresh, Pure Green Lipped Mussel Powder
Eating raw mussels isn’t really practical, or even appetizing, for most people, and so, dietary supplements were created to provide a more palatable, easy way to ingest this powerful foodstuff.
Manufacturers have produced capsules, oils, gels and powder, all trapping some, and in rare cases, all of the potential health benefits. It’s not as easy as you might think – any heat treatment, freezing, or cooking damages the nutrients that are present in the mussels. So, to get all the health benefits, the mussels have to be processed when fresh, and treated quickly without harsh industrial processes.
Maxalife uses such a process. The Maxalife Green Lipped Mussel powder capsules are created from the purest, freshest mussels, and processed quickly, using a process that is designed, within 30 minutes, to turn the mussel meat to a powder packed full of all the nutrients that make this such a complete whole food.
The choice is clear from the ingredient list – no padding, additives, or stabilizers, just 100% pure green lipped mussel powder.
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