You owe it to your body to do your research before buying a supplement. When it comes to that research, where do you put your focus? How do you learn to trust its ingredients? This is done mainly through getting familiar with the story of where it all comes from, which is why this deep dive into this history of these mussels — see what we did there? — is so important.
What are green-lipped mussels?
These are a unique type of mussel named for their bright green ring around the edge of their shell — their “lip,” if you will – and have a strong nutrient profile that sets them apart from the other mussels. This includes antioxidants and rich omega-3s and 6s that will provide your body a source of potent fatty acids without the flatulence of other fish-based sources!
Where do they come from?
There are farmed and wild-harvested options available. TURNER green-lipped mussels are wild-harvested, giving them the strongest potency. Coming in on the tides, these are as natural as possible, making for the best source of active ingredients! Another advantage of going with wild-harvested mussels is that they rely on the sun and sea of New Zealand, which is far more potent and beneficial for our health than any farmed equivalent or enriched food that some mussel farms use. The sea, sun, and fresh air provide the perfect environment for the best active ingredients for the body!
How have they been used throughout history?
Generation after generation, New Zealand’s native population, the Maori, has eaten raw mussels. Notoriously a culture admired for their excellent health and longevity, this staple in their diet is often thought to be one of the leading health providers.
Over the years, green-lipped mussels have been adapted into gourmet food worldwide, with many ways to cook and enjoy them. Eventually, experts extracted them into a health supplement. Today, both gourmet and health supplements are popular ways to enjoy them.
What are some of the benefits of green-lipped mussels?
The potent omega-3 content makes for dedicated joint pain relief supplements, even compared to classic fish oil contents. Being marketed as a dedicated inflammation management supplement is its most well-known feature. However, other benefits include:
- Increased mental clarity and cognition
- A natural boost in immunity
- Higher energy and vitality for daily life and fitness goals
- Support for heart health and your cardiovascular system
Having believed in the power of green-lipped mussels long before they were public knowledge worldwide, TURNER’s story with green-lipped mussels began in the 1970s. Starting first as gourmet food, dedicated to waiting until the world caught up in understanding the health benefits of the mussels, TURNER has always believed in the power and potential of these NZ-grown mussels. Today, TURNER is proud to ship its own supplements around the world, promoting the long-appreciated potential of green-lipped mussels.
If you are looking for a choice that has stood the test of time, you’ll find fewer things better than the power of this unique mussel! Trusting the ingredients is one thing. Trusting history is another. This way, you get them both!
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