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As we emerge from winter our pets like us need to get out and enjoy the change of seasons; it is interesting to note that those of us with dogs recover from heart conditions faster than those of us that don’t. This is very likely due to the subtle and sometimes not so subtle insistence our pets engage in to get us moving out walking and playing with them, the subtle whimpering the pawing of wall and doors.
We may notice over time that this enthusiasm wanes, this may be an area where supplements to a healthy diet could help and is just what’s needed to restore the vitality and zest for life our pet previously enjoyed.
Green lipped mussel are a species of mussel unique to New Zealand waters, a substantial industry has developed in coastal waters producing these mussels in numerous coastal locations around New Zealand. These aqua farming operations extend from Bluff to Nelson in the South Island through to the top of the North Island; a global market has developed over recent years, including fresh mussels flown from New Zealand to the 4 corners of the world, a premium product in great demand.
The health promoting and supporting properties of green lipped mussel has been well and truly established both empirically and through controlled studies over the years. They are marketed in a number of forms, fresh in their shells for the restaurant trade, shucked and sold fresh or canned, other products include dried powder for supplements and extracts.
The dried powder is very often encapsulated and marketed in capsule form as a health supplement.
Another interesting market has developed over the years is the promotion of green lipped mussel to support joint health in not only humans but pets. Green lipped mussel is widely recognised as a natural support agent and food for connective tissue, muscles, skin, hair, nails and is a rich source of omega 3, trace elements and minerals.