Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by XtendLife
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg is a dietary supplement by XtendLife with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for osteoarthritis joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, joint stiffness and mobility.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg by XtendLife
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: green-lipped mussel powder at 600 mg per capsule. The powder is derived from New Zealand green-lipped mussels and is paired with rosemary leaf extract as an inactive ingredient.
The capsule itself is also inactive.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for green-lipped mussel is insufficient to rate it reliably for the conditions studied so far — asthma, ADHD, breast cancer, and exercise-induced muscle soreness. We don't hold data establishing that it works for any of these uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Green-lipped mussel is generally well tolerated by most people. The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, acid reflux, diarrhea, flatulence, and nausea.
Rarely, cases of hepatitis (liver inflammation) and liver function abnormalities have been reported. If you have a shellfish allergy, you should avoid this product.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is generally well tolerated if you're not allergic to shellfish and not pregnant or nursing. The evidence for its effectiveness isn't established yet.
Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you have any liver concerns or a shellfish allergy.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2018.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | XtendLife |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 82073 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg by XtendLife, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Protein | 2 Gram(s) | 4% |
| Green Lipped Mussel powder | 2400 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Capsules, Rosemary leaf extract
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions For Use Take 4 capsules per day, anytime, with or after food.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Xtend-Life Green Lipped Mussel Powder supports healthy joint function, and provides nutritional support for skin and connective tissues.
Xtend-Life Green Lipped Mussel Powder is a natural product from selected mussels cultured in the pristine waters of the Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General
L1043-10
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Best quality guarantee Advanced formula 100% natural
Made in New Zealand
To ensure optimal benefits, these unique mussels are processed at low temperatures while fresh to ensure that all of the valuable fractions of the mussels are preserved. The Green Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus) is a species found nowhere else in the world. An environmental focus and strict regulations enable us to deliver a product of exceptional quality. Green Lipped Mussels are an exceptional whole-food, packed with valuable nutrients.
Formula
Contains shellfish (mussel).
Precautions
Contains shellfish (mussel).
Formulation
Does not contain soy, dairy, gluten or peanut.
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Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg by XtendLife label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg by XtendLife
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Protein
Green Lipped Mussel powder
No knowninteractions
New Zealand green-lipped mussel is a shellfish-derived supplement rich in omega-3 fats that is mostly used for joint pain and arthritis. Some studies...
Green Lipped Mussel powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsules, Rosemary leaf extract. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg by XtendLife Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg, from the product label.
XtendLife
- Phone Number
- 1-888-487-9304
Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg by XtendLife: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Green Lipped Mussel Powder 600 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
New Zealand Green-lipped Mussel 12 references
- Miller T, Wu H. In vivo evidence for prostaglandin inhibitory activity in New Zealand green-lipped mussel extract. N Z Med J 1984;97:355-7.
- Gibson SLM, Gibson RG. The treatment of arthritis with a lipid extract of Perna canaliculus: a randomised trial. Complement Ther Med 1998;6:122-6.
- Gibson RG, Gibson SL, Conway V, Chappell D. Perna canaliculus in the treatment of arthritis. Practitioner 1980;224:955-60.
- Fabrin, B. [Possible toxic hepatitis after intake of an alternative preparation]. Ugeskr.Laeger 6-13-1988;150(24):1474-1475.
- Gibson, R. G. and Gibson, S. L. Green-lipped mussel extract in arthritis. Lancet 2-21-1981;1(8217):439. PubMed
- Ahern, M. J., Milazzo, S. C., and Dymock, R. Granulomatous hepatitis and Seatone. Med J Aust 8-9-1980;2(3):151-152. PubMed
- Croft, J. E. Granulomatous hepatitis and Seatone. Med J Aust 10-4-1980;2(7):401-402. PubMed
- Lau, S., Chiu, P. K., Chu, E. M. Y., Cheng, I. Y. W., Tang, W. M., Man, R. Y. K., and Halpern, G. M. Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with Lyprinol, lipid extract of the green-lipped mussel - a double-blind placebo-controlled study. Progress in Nutrition
- Gruenwald, J., Graubaum, H., Hansen, K., and Grube, B. Efficacy and tolerability of a combination of LYPRINOL and high concentrations of EPA and DHA in inflammatory rheumatoid disorders... eicosapentaenoic acid... decosahexaenoid acid. Advances in Therap PubMed
- Coulson S, Vecchio P, Gramotnev H, Vitetta L. Green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) extract efficacy in knee osteoarthritis and improvement in gastrointestinal dysfunction: a pilot study. Inflammopharmacology 2012;20:71-6. PubMed
- Sukumaran S, Pittman KB, Patterson WK, et al. A phase I study to determine the safety, tolerability and maximum tolerated dose of green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) lipid extract, in patients with advanced prostate and breast cancer. Ann Oncol 2010;2 PubMed
- Lello J, Liang A, Robinson E, et al. Treatment of children's asthma with a lipid extract of the new Zealand green lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) (Lyprinol®)-A double blind, randomized controlled trial in children with moderate to serve chronic obstruct
See these in context on the New Zealand Green-lipped Mussel monograph →
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