Green-Lipped Mussel Oil
Obtained from green-lipped mussel (Perna Canaliculus) grows exclusively in the pure clean unpolluted ocean of New Zealand.
Green-Lipped Mussel Oil Pros
Contains a higher level of antioxidants, vitamin A, Vitamin E, and astaxanthin.
Rich source of iron, betain, and glycoaminoglycans has natural anti-inflammatory properties.
No contaminants due to being low in the food chain.
More sustainable than fish oil.
Green-Lipped Mussel Oil is more effective than a similar-sized dose of fish oil.
Potent source of essential fatty acids like EPA and DHA, but even more importantly Eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA), which improves health on the gene level.
Greater bioavailability and absorption due to being bound in phospholipids.
Green-lipped mussel oil cons
Few published studies compared to fish oil
Fish Oil
Obtained from oily fish such salmon, tuna, and halibut.
Fish oil Pros
Contains the two most important fatty acids DHA and EPA fatty acids.
More extensively researched.
Fish oil cons
Higher concentrations of contaminants such as mercury, lead, PCB, and dioxins.
Chances of certain health hazards due to contamination.
The real concern about sustainability due to over-harvesting.
More prone to oxidation and rancidity.
Less effective on joint pain.
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