The Green Lipped Mussel and your Health

Off the coast of New Zealand a shellfish commonly known as the green lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) can be found in the cold waters.

GLM is an excellent dietary supplement that contains many vitamins,minerals and trace elements. It is a good source of protein, essential amino acids and is especially rich in the B complex vitamins.

GLM works with the metabolism of prostaglandin and leukotriene, influencing inflammatory responses that result from injury, allergic reactions and infections. It is also believed to have a positive affect on the healing of joint repairs by boosting levels of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulphate, which are known to produce the cartilage in joints.

Some of the ailments that have been addressed with GLM are:

• Skin problems
• Asthma
• Menstrual Pain
• Multiple sclerosis
• Arthritis
• Obesity

GLM can be used to relieve the pain of arthritis by its anti-inflammatory characteristics, making arthritis more manageable.

It may also reduce joint inflammation and pain in the treatment of osteoarthritis in animals.

Like any medication, GLM should be taken according to instructions and under the guidance of a doctor or other health professional. The symptoms and their severity will dictate the dosage your doctor may recommend. Age of the patient is also a consideration when taking GLM and so is the strength of the medicine.

There are no side effects from GLM unless you have a shell fish allergy.

If you have heart disease, high blood pressure or any other blood vessel health problem or disease, tell your doctor before you take GLM.

GLM is a discovery that should cause us to sit up and take notice because of its high nutritional benefits and profound effect on arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other ailments.