The New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel (Perna Canaliculus) is a small crustacean living in the waters of New Zealand, that has an anti inflammatory effect on the body. Although mussels are available elsewhere, this particular green lipped mussel from New Zealand is considered the highest quality and is used for making supplements available in health food stores worldwide.
Of course the anti inflammatory effects of the green lipped mussel can be extremely helpful for those suffering from rheumatoid athritis. In fact some people have found them so beneficial. they have cut down, or even cut out their medication. (Don't do this without your doctor's approval!)
Along with essentail fatty acids found in most seafoods, the green lipped mussel aslo contains
glycosaminoglycan, which is a polysaccharide claimed to be effective at repairing damaged joint tissues. This can be of huge benefit to RA sufferers who have already experienced some type of joint deformity.
