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Green-Lipped Mussel

Also indexed as:Green Lipped Sea Mussel
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How to Use It

The studies on green-lipped mussel have used 210 mg per day of the lipid extract or 1,050–1,150 mg per day of the freeze-dried powder.

Where to Find It

Green-lipped mussels are found in the oceans off New Zealand. In supplement form, green-lipped mussel is available as a lipid extract or a freeze-dried powder.

Possible Deficiencies

Because green-lipped mussel is not an essential nutrient, deficiencies do not occur.

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