Why Omega-3 Is the Most Important Ingredient in Green Lipped Mussel GLM Supplements?

Green lipped mussel GLM dietary supplements are great natural sources of essential fatty acids, among which Omega-3 is considered the most important due to its effects on the human organism.

This substance can be taken from various foods, like salmon, cod and tuna, flax seeds, tofu, cloves, cabbage and collard greens. Also, cauliflowers, mustard seeds and soybeans contain high amounts of Omega-3 therefore they can have a great impact on one's health when consumed in big daily portions.

But the problem with these animal or vegetal sources of fatty acids is that they're usually processed before being eaten therefore their active ingredients are altered. So instead of boosting the levels of Omega-3 in people using these products, they only provide small quantities of fatty acids, with no noticeable impact on the user's organism.

Unlike vegetables and fruits, New Zealand shellfish contain much more fatty acids and they're largely used in dietary supplements in two main forms: powders and oils. Both these types of products are very good sources of Omega-3 as they use green lipped mussel GLM extracts, which are very concentrated and provide not only fatty acids but also vitamins, minerals, proteins and complex carbohydrates.

Although each of their ingredients has a specific role inside the human body, Omega-3 fatty acids are considered the most important components of New Zealand mussels as they have the highest health impact. So let's get a little more familiar with these substances and see what they can do for one's health.

Omega-3 fatty acids in green lipped mussel GLM and their health benefits

There are more fatty acids included in the Omega-3 group, the most important ones being the eicosaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These substances are proven to have beneficial effects in preventing blood clotting, in maintaining the healthy structure and normal fluidity of the cellular membranes, in lowering the cholesterol levels and reducing inflammatory processes and the symptoms they generate.

Also, fatty acids in green lipped mussel GLM supplements inhibit the thickening of the blood vessel walls and promote a healthy blood flow by normalizing the high blood pressure. They improve the body's response to insulin, being great adjuvants in controlling diabetes and weight problems. Last, but not the least, Omega-3 fatty acids help in preventing the development of cancer cells.

These substances can be taken from both raw and processed shellfish (meaning dietary supplements or even topical gels based on mussel extracts), but there are some differences in what concerns the efficiency of these products that recommend seafood dietary supplements as better sources of fatty acids.

Why supplements are more recommended than raw mussels?

Raw mussels are surely great sources of nutrients and they're also extremely tasty when cooked in various ways, but the problem with these shellfish is that when they're consumed raw, only a small amount of active principles is absorbed into the bloodstream. Then, the more they're exposed to extreme temperatures, the more their composition is altered therefore the less health efficient they become.

Green lipped mussel GLM supplements on the other hand are extremely concentrated thus they provide higher amounts of nutrients and Omega-3 fatty acids. Not to mention they're also free of contaminants and pollutants, so it's logical they're better than poorly qualitative raw or cooked mussels.

Don't worry: the green lipped mussel GLM powders we use are all natural so even if they won't do you any good, they won't hurt you either so you have absolutely nothing to lose by giving them a try. And once you try I am sure within a short span of time you will notice the difference that natural green lipped mussel goodness brings to your health and well being.