GREEN LIPPED MUSSELBy Ecuadorian Rainforest, LLC.

WHAT IS GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL? A Shellfish found throughout the coastal

waters of New Zealand Differs from other mussel species due to

its dark brown to green shell, and the green lip it has around the edge of its shell

Also known as the greenshell mussel or perna canaliculus

Used to repair and prevent joint and cartilage ailments, improve joint mobility, and for general well being

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS:Product Name: Green Lipped Mussel Powder

Scientific Name: Perna Canaliculus

Origin: New Zealand

ANALYSIS SPECIFICATION RESULT TEST

Description Powder Powder Visual

Color Tan Tannish Yellow Visual

Taste Characteristic Conform Organoleptic

Odor Characteristic Mussel Odor Organoleptic

Moisture <8% 4.80% Karl Fischer

Ash <15% 7.9%

Arsenic <2ppm <2ppm

Lead <2ppm Conform

Mercur <1ppm Conform

Protein >45% 2.0% -

Mucopolysaccharides >1.5% ----

Mesh Size >94% Thru US# 60 mesh

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS: (CONTINUED)

Microbiological Counts:

Total Plate Count <10,000cfu/g <10,000cfu / g AOAC 966.23

Yeast & Mold <1,000cfu/g 100/100cfu / g FDA BAM 8th

Coliforms <100cfu/g 10cfu / g AOAC 991.14

E. coli Absent/10g Absent/ 10g USP <2021>

SalmonellaNegative Negative FDA BAM 8th

Storage:

Store in a tightly, sealed container in a cool and dry area.

Keep away from strong light and heat.

This product is Non-GMO.

This product is not treated with ETO, nor is it Gamma irradiated.

SCIENCE: As published initially in this same journal in 2000, the lipid

extract of Perna canaliculus (New Zealand green-lipped mussel; Lyprinol) is known for its anti-inflammatory effects in animal models and in human controlled studies (arthritis; asthma). As a follow-up of its effects on pain in a rat model of adjuvant-induced arthritis (ALA), we studied its effects on the production of cytokines known to be associated with inflammation (IL-6, IL-1alpha TNF-alpha, IFN-gamma). Feeding with Lyprinol was associated with significantly decreased expression levels of TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma when compared to Naproxen (positive control) and, even more when compared with sham and extra-virgin olive oil (negative control). When compared to Naproxen, sham and extra-virgin olive oil, the levels of IL-6 and IL-1alpha were also marginally decreased in rats fed with Lyprinol. This study demonstrates that AIA rats fed with Lyprinol had decreased production ofcytokines associated with inflammation.

PubMed.gov (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19227651)