Many people have seen a nutrient in the ingredient list of Gege's products - green-lipped mussels. For example, baked series of dog food, fresh meat and grain-free series of dog food, and dog sauce meat buns are all added. In today’s article, we will finish the nutritional value and efficacy of green-lipped mussels in one go.

According to Wikipedia, the green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus), also called New Zealand green-lipped mussel or New Zealand green mussel, has a green stripe at the open end of its shell edge. Named after the green-lipped mussel. It is a bivalve marine creature found mainly along the coast of New Zealand.

In taxonomy, it belongs to the phylum Mollusca - Bivalvia - Teratomorpha - Mussels - Mussels. This shellfish is popular worldwide due to its high nutritional value and potential health benefits.

Green-lipped mussels are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3, including EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), ETA (eicosapentaenoic acid) oleic acid), etc., and is also rich in GAG glycosaminoglycans (glucosamine, chondroitin-4 and -6 sulfate), and also includes protein, vitamins, carotene, lutein, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, etc. A variety of nutrients.

Green-lipped mussels provide multi-effect care for dogs

1. Joint care

The ETA rich in green-lipped mussels can help Reduce inflammation and relieve dog joint pain; glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are one of the main components of synovial fluid found in cartilage and joints, helping to lubricate joints.

At the same time, glucosamine helps stimulate the formation and repair of cartilage and prevents it from breaking down. Glucosamine is also a GAG precursor, which can help dogs produce more GAGs to keep their joints lubricated.

2. Anti-inflammatory and pain relief

The mechanism of action is to inhibit arachidonic metabolism by blocking the pathways of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoitch synthase. Blockade of the COX pathway will decrease the levels of various pro-inflammatory cytokines associated with it (including interleukin (IL) 1, IL-2, II-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha)), thereby reducing The appearance of a small inflammatory reaction.

3. Bright eyes, brain, hair and skin care

Because green lipped mussels contain a large amount of omega-3, it can not only enhance the luster and thickness of the dog’s hair, but also nourish the dog’s It can also brighten the dog's eyes and promote brain development.

Among Haizhige’s dog foods, the two major series of staple food, full-price baked dog food and fresh meat grain-free series of dog food, both contain green-lipped mussels. Among the grains, 2% green lipped mussels are added to the two flavors of dog sauce meat buns - chicken, foie gras and duck shrimp.

Of course, the addition of green lipped mussel nutrients is only one aspect of Haizhige’s warm-hearted care for dogs and their ability to eat healthier.

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