New zealand green-lipped mussel
Scientific names: Perna canaliculus
Family: Mytilidae
Alternate names: Extrait de Moule, GLM, Green Lipped Mussel, Green Shell Mussel, Mejillón Verde de Nueva Zealandia, Moule à Coquille Verte, Moule à Coquille Verte de Nouvelle-Zélande, Moule aux Lèvres Verte de Nouvelle-Zélande, Moule Vert-Labiée de Nouvelle-Zélande, Moule Verte de Nouvelle-Zélande, Mussel Extract, New Zealand Green Lipped Sea Mussel, New Zealand Green Mollusk, NZGLM, Sea Mussel
Actions: Anti-arthritic, Anti-cancer, Anti-inflammatory, Gastroprotective
Background
New Zealand green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) is a shellfish with a green shell. It's eaten in New Zealand as food and also used in supplements.
New Zealand green-lipped mussel might contain chemicals that help decrease swelling or inflammation.
People use New Zealand green-lipped mussel for asthma, arthritis, muscle soreness, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
New Zealand green-lipped mussel might contain chemicals that help decrease swelling or inflammation.
People use New Zealand green-lipped mussel for asthma, arthritis, muscle soreness, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: New Zealand green-lipped mussel is possibly safe. New Zealand green-lipped mussel extract has been used safely for up to 10 months. It's usually well-tolerated. Some people might experience side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and nausea.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if New Zealand green-lipped mussel is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Children: New Zealand green-lipped mussel is possibly safe when taken by mouth by children aged 6-14 years.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: New Zealand green-lipped mussel is possibly unsafe to take by mouth during pregnancy. It might slow the development of the unborn child and might also delay birth.Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if New Zealand green-lipped mussel is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Children: New Zealand green-lipped mussel is possibly safe when taken by mouth by children aged 6-14 years.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using New Zealand green-lipped mussel for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
New Zealand green-lipped mussel extracts have most often been used by adults in doses of 200-400 mg by mouth daily for up to 3 months. New Zealand green-lipped mussel powder has most often been used by adults in doses of 1050-1150 mg by mouth daily for up to 3 months. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel interacts with any medicines. Before taking New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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