Green lipped mussel is a traditional food that is used by the Maori (New Zealand's indigenous people). This food, which is actually a shellfish, is commonly found in the pristine waters of New Zealand.

New Zealanders believe that this shellfish is a miracle food because the Maori never seemed to develop arthritis. Green-lipped mussels are the main staple for them so it was only logical to make the correlation that their lack of body pains was due to the benefits of eating this mussel. This is not a miracle but very close to it. It is the most complete form of food you can ingest.

The green lipped mussel has a wide spectrum of nutrients, which have been proven to be broader than any other known plant. In addition, these mussels also contain mineral salts.

Today we know of many types of the New Zealand green lipped mussel and they are available almost everywhere in the world for the diet conscious people. It is important to note that once cooked or frozen the green lipped mussel loses almost all of its nutritional value. So if you want to get all the benefits of this super food you want to eat it when it is fresh or in its raw state.

Green lipped mussel buy from many health food stores may contain mercury if the mussels were not farmed. You want to find a product where the mussels were specifically raised for turning to powder and that the company harvests them at the exact right time of year when the nutrient levels are at their peak. There is only a short window of opportunity to convert the mussel into powder and if it takes longer than an hour the mussel will have lost valuable nutrients and the product will be of a lower quality.

This super food has been found to provide relief for joint pain and has also been proven to be helpful reducing inflammation. Many products are available today that are directly related to green lipped mussels, and the most popular product from this mussel is the natural marine extract Lyprino.

Most consumers do not know that green lipped mussels can also be beneficial to them for many other common problems. This New Zealand miracle food also gives your skin an inner beauty by providing complete and balanced nutrition for your skin. Two other very important health benefits that you receive with green lipped mussels are good for your nervous and circulatory system, which will lower the risk of a heart attack. Additionally the green lipped mussel improves your resistance against bacteria and virus attack by boosting your immune system.

It has also been proven through research, that it can increase a mans potential fertility. All of these benefits attribute to why this food is called a complete diet food or super food because it has all the nutrition required for the human body.

After knowing all the benefits it's easy to want to try the green lipped mussel for a changed healthy life.