Lintbells and the ActivEase® Green Lipped Mussel

We’ve invested over 15 years of dedicated scientific research into developing our Joint Care formula, a crucial part of which was identifying our chosen key ingredient – Green Lipped Mussel. The result? A Green Lipped Mussel that delivers a unique fatty acid profile including Omega-3s, EPA, DHA, and Eicosatetraenoic Acid 
(ETA).

Because of this, our unique and sustainably sourced GLM has a name you won’t find anywhere else:

ActivEase® Green Lipped Mussel. A detailed understanding of GLM is needed to be able to source the best quality raw ingredient. We only source GLM from farms with a consistent quality record and can fully trace all batches back to individual growing locations and harvest dates.

The time when mussels are harvested affects their quality significantly, so we’ve verified the best time to harvest in each bay. Traditionally, GLM is freeze-dried for extraction over 24 – 48 hours, with prolonged high heat levels. This can damage the delicate active ingredients, often resulting in a much less effective product. Our specific extraction process and rigorous testing of our ActivEase® GLM allow us to deliver this unique fatty acid profile.

Discover the Science

Over the last 40 years, circa 150 publications have been written on the health benefits of GLM. From the wealth of scientific literature available, it is easy to pick examples of poor studies, or studies using low levels or poor-quality GLM. However, several well-designed double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have been conducted in dogs (Bierer & Bui, 2002; Bui & Bierer, 2003; Hielm-Bjorkman et al, 2013). For those interested, a broader review of the literature in cats and dogs has also been published (Eason et al, 2018).

The scientific understanding provided by Bierer & Bui was used in the early development of the composition and processing standards required for ActivEase® GLM. More recently, a published clinical study performed at Massey University (Cave et al, 2024) is now available for you to read in full online.

How does ActivEase® GLM support your clients?

ActivEase® GLM is a key ingredient to our strongest joint supplement range – YuMOVE ADVANCE 360 – but what does it do?

ActivEase® GLM, combined with purified fish oil, provides a unique combination of Omega-3 fatty acids, which help to soothe joint stiffness and aid the pet’s natural anti-inflammatory response.

What about ActivEase® Complex?

ActivEase® Complex is the specific ingredient composition that powers our Max Strength products. It contains a synergistic combination of higher levels of quality ingredients, including Green Lipped Mussel and fish powder, meaning that the power of each ingredient is enhanced when combined. This provides even more Omega-3 fatty acids to deliver our strongest formula yet, soothing stiff joints and aiding the anti-inflammatory process.