Choosing The Best Supplements For

Anti Inflammatory Properties

The market has two main types of supplements for anti inflammatory treatments: non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, which are available either over the counter or on prescription, and natural remedies.

There are also some anti inflammatory drugs based on steroids (such as those used to treat asthma attacks) but these are not supplements, but directed medication.

People choose supplements for anti inflammatory properties as a long term preventative treatment. For example, there are supplements that can help with arthritic pain, swollen joints, and so on, as well as some that are specifically tailored for asthma relief.

Some natural anti inflammatory supplements can claim to be all-round preventative treatments for a variety of symptoms, as well as promoting general good health.

These are either treatments that are made up of multiple ingredients, or super foods like the green lipped mussel, a rich source of the anti inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids.

 

Natural Omega-3 Supplements for Anti Inflammatory Treatments

Omega-3 is a natural anti inflammatory that works by replacing the fat that the body uses to generate the cytokines that cause inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids cannot be produced by the human body, and therefore the body relies on getting a supply of Omega-3 from food.

One of those food stuffs rich in Omega-3 is fish, and shellfish, and manufacturers have been making supplements for anti inflammatory treatment for around the last three decades.

Some of these have been based on the green lipped mussel. Native to New Zealand, this is a rich source of both Omega-3, and a number of other beneficial nutrients.

In fact, the raw green lipped mussel contains such a wide array of nutrients that scientists believe that it can help in a number of different areas, such as to:

• Support the immune system;

• Improve the nervous and circulatory systems;

• Enhance skin condition;

• Strengthen bones and teeth.

All these benefits stem from the unique mix of Omega-3 fatty acids, mucopolysaccharides (MPS’s) and vitamins, minerals and trace metals. They can also help the body to fight off excessive amounts of free radicals, which can destroy cells, and which are caused by ingesting toxins and other factors in everyday life.

Like Omega-3, MPS’s are also something that the body needs, but which it cannot produce. In fact, they are present in the body from birth, but deteriorate over time, and so replacing them can bring substantial health benefits.

However, these benefits usually stem from the raw mussels, and all techniques to date used to produce the extract involve cooking. Cooking removes up to 90% of the nutrients, as analysis of the cooked out water shows.

Luckily, the company Maxalife have created a powder extract that is as close to the original raw green lipped mussel as possible by using a two stage, low heat process.

This locks in the valuable nutrients, making it one of the top supplements for anti-inflammatory treatments as well as a good all-round preventative supplement.

On their web site, they have detailed documentation and testimonials that shows the exact areas where their green lipped mussel powder can help build a healthier body.

And for those who suffer from joint swelling, pain and arthritis, the powder also offers great relief through the natural anti-inflammatory properties of the Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Have a read through the Green Lipped Mussel Guide and you will see why we recommend this particular product so highly!

 

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