An edible shellfish, commonly known as Green Lipped Mussel has become a medical boon for the arthritic patients.

Nature being the most powerful healer has now shown a new hope to the arthritic patients. Arthritis, one of the most debilitating diseases of our time, has affected millions of people in India irrespective of age and gender.

An edible shellfish, commonly known as Green Lipped Mussel (GLM) found off in the waters of New Zealand has become a medical boon for the arthritic patients. Patients suffering form Osteo-arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis or any other related arthritic trouble have shown a remarkable recovering after the usage of this GLM.

According to Dr John Croft, a marine scientist associated with the research on GLM, "This edible shellfish is a major diet of New Zealand population and in the year 1974, an American research programme studied the marine mollusk and discovered its natural recovery potentials for the treatment of arthritis."

Since then, Healtheries a New Zealand based multi-national natural healthcare company - has introduced the extract of GLM in the capsule form under the brand name of Seatone. Today, Seatone is sold in over 30 countries and has benefited millions of users worldwide. Seatone GLME contains a rich blend of natural anti-inflammatory agents, immune modulators and many essential building blocks that help to maintain joint-mobility, good health & well-being. The various studies have indicated the success rate of 75 per cent on Arthritis patients, without causing any classical adverse side effects of drug therapy.

The benefit is relief from pain and improvement in general mobility. While improvement in these conditions is gradual and progressive, it is also long lasting and not temporary. Normally, the first thing to be noticed is a reduction in pain, which is then followed by gradual improvement in grip strength, freedom of movement and other positive results.

In India, the cost for this therapy of 1000mg/day comes to Rs 50/- per day for first three months, which can be later reduced to 500 mg/day, that is Rs 25 per day.