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AOR AOR - Green Lipped FFA 50mg, 60 sgels

AOR Green Lipped FFA - The stable free fatty acid extract of Perna canaliculus, the New Zealand green-lipped mussel. This extract contains an unique profile of fatty acids not found in significant amounts in standard fish oil supplements. These fatty acids modulate the body's production of eicosanoids, key local cellular "hormones" involved in inflammatory responses, acting through inhibition of 5- and 12-lypoxygenase and other key enzymes. Studies show that these effects make this mixture more effective nutritional support than conventional fish oils.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $48.78 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Cartilage and connective tissue: Supports the structures that keep joints moving comfortably.
Mobility and recovery: For active bodies and everyday wear alike.
Skin, hair and nails too: Collagen support that shows beyond the joints.

Best suited to: someone whose joints feel stiff after activity, people who've tried plain fish oil without noticing joint changes, someone willing to commit to a structured six month protocol.

What the research supports

Each softgel holds 50 mg of Perna canaliculus lipid extract, taken with a fat-containing meal. The 60-count bottle covers the two-month loading phase at two softgels twice daily.

Joint comfort trials on this extract use 150 to 300 mg a day.

Joint comfort (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trials, small human trials): The mussel's lipid extract blocks lipoxygenase enzymes that drive joint inflammation. Human trials on Perna canaliculus report less stiffness and better comfort, though results vary by extraction method and dose.

Read the literature: Joint comfort on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Someone whose joints feel stiff after activity: The mussel's fatty acid profile targets 5- and 12-lipoxygenase, enzymes tied to the inflammatory signaling behind joint discomfort.
People who've tried plain fish oil without noticing joint changes: This extract contains fatty acids, like eicosatetraenoic acid, that aren't found in significant amounts in standard fish oil.
Someone willing to commit to a structured six month protocol: The dosing is built around a two month loading phase followed by a four month maintenance phase, not a flat daily dose.

Look elsewhere if

Anyone with a shellfish or soy allergy: Look for a plant-based omega-3 or standard fish oil instead, since this extract is derived directly from mussel tissue and contains soy-derived components.
Someone wanting fast, noticeable results: A product aimed at short-term flexibility support with a higher single-ingredient dose would suit that goal better than a six-month tapered protocol.
Someone mainly after omega-3 heart or triglyceride support: A standard EPA/DHA fish oil concentrate at 1000 to 2000 mg is better suited to that goal than this joint-focused mussel extract.

What to expect

During the first two months at 200 mg per day, joint comfort changes tend to build gradually over four to eight weeks rather than appearing in days. The dose then steps down to 100 mg per day for maintenance, so the plan is a slow, cumulative one rather than a quick fix.

How it compares

Compared with standard fish oil (EPA/DHA): This extract contains additional fatty acids, including eicosatetraenoic acid, not present in meaningful amounts in fish oil, which the lipoxygenase inhibition research is built around. The tradeoff: You get far less total omega-3 content per softgel than a typical fish oil capsule, so it isn't a substitute for general omega-3 intake.
Compared with whole green-lipped mussel powder: This is a concentrated free fatty acid extract rather than dried whole mussel, so the active lipids are more consolidated per milligram. The tradeoff: It costs more per softgel than raw mussel powder capsules, which are a cheaper if less refined option.

Product details

Active ingredient: Green-Lipped Mussel fatty acid extract (Perna canaliculus)
Ingredient form: sgels
Strength: 50mg
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Adults: Take two softgels twice daily for the first two months, followed by one softgel twice daily for the next four months, take with a fat-containing meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take two softgels twice daily for the first two months, followed by one softgel twice daily for the next four months, take with a fat-containing meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each softgel contains

Green-Lipped Mussel fatty acid extract (Perna canaliculus): 50mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Olive oil. Softgel: gelatin (bovine), glycerin.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Green Lipped FFA

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.