Sea Mussel Extract®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: NOW

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOff Market
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Net Contents

100 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 03268 3

Product Version

CODE 3268

Label Analysis

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1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

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Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) · 1–4 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Sea Mussel Extract500 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinCelluloseMagnesium StearateSilica

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1 -4 times daily with meals or on an empty stomach.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Allergies

Warning: Persons with a known allergy to shellfish should not use this product.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

14% Mucopolysaccharides

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, preservatives or additives.

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Natural color variations may occur in this product.

General Statements: All Other Content

Green Lipped Sea Mussel Extract typically contains 14% mucopolysaccharides, including chondroitin sulfate A, a naturally occurring component of connective tissue and joint structure in humans and animals.*

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 3268

Seals/Symbols

QUALITY ASSURED SINCE 1968

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

NOW(R) Sea Mussel is a specially prepared and freeze-dried product from New Zealand. It is cultivated on marine farms, using pollution-free sea water with regular monitoring of both water and shellfish quality.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW FOODS

BLOOMINGDALE, IL, 60108

Other

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Research & Studies

  • Marine protein hydrolysates: their present and future perspectives in food chemistry–a review

    M Vijaykrishnaraj, P Prabhasankar - RSC advances, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org

    … hydrolysates carried out for next level studies to claim functional foods or health supplements. … Another recent studies utilization of marine mussel (Perna canaliculus) as an 555 …

    201574 citations
  • Systematic review of a marine nutriceutical supplement in clinical trials for arthritis: the effectiveness of the New Zealand green-lipped mussel Perna canaliculus

    CS Cobb, E Ernst - Clinical rheumatology, 2006 - Springer

    … consumption of the mussel aids good health, with a lowered incidence of arthritis compared to inland Maoris and New Zealanders of European origin. Today, commercial aquaculture of …

    2006107 citations
  • Combining mussel with fucoidan as a supplement for joint pain and prediabetes: Study protocol for a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial

    A Tay, Y Jiang, N Signal, D O'Brien, J Chen… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org

    … The results of this trial will help us to better understand the use and effectiveness of mussel-fucoidan health products among the Chinese population and will help inform product …

    20226 citations
  • Molluscan biological and chemical diversity: Secondary metabolites and medicinal resources produced by marine molluscs

    K Benkendorff - Biological Reviews, 2010 - Wiley Online Library

    … undertaken to substantiate the health benefits of molluscs. … acquire these compounds from their diet for use in their own … Natural remedies from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel (…

    2010244 citations
  • Medicinal benefits of marine invertebrates: Sources for discovering natural drug candidates

    M De Zoysa - Advances in food and nutrition research, 2012 - Elsevier

    … Seafood diet from edible marine invertebrates such as mollusks and crustaceans has been linked with various medicinal benefits to improve human health. Among marine invertebrates…

    201252 citations
  • Global Trends In Marine Nutraceuticals

    P BREAK - Global Trends, 2011 - ift.org

    … a krill oil-based supplement for joint and eye health. The two companies are … extraction (SFE) based on pressurized CO 2 (liquid at 31C and 7.38 MPa) is used in mussel oil extraction…

    2011

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-08-24. DSLD Label ID: 12829. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.