{"product_id":"kuku-maintenance-complete-joint-health","title":"KUKU MAINTENANCE COMBINATION","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKUKU GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL SUPPLEMENT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKUKU is a proprietary joint health supplement combination containing both high strength potent New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel Oil and nutrient rich New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel Powder. This 100% nutrient rich combination supports joint cartilage repair, joint mobility, reduction of inflammation and reduction of joint pain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe maintenance combination is our lowest strength option who those with ongoing niggling pain. It may be possible to step down to this option after taking either KUKU HIGH STRENGTH or REPAIR for several months. We recommend KUKU MAINTENANCE for the ongoing control of arthritis symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBENEFITS OF TAKING BOTH AN OIL AND POWDER CAPSULE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy taking one potent Green Lipped Mussel Oil capsule with one nutrient rich Green Lipped Mussel Powder capsule each day you will provide your body with a 100% complete super-food for joint health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/8223\/files\/Combination---Complete-Joint-Health-Graphic-350.png?v=1611275136\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKUKU \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREEN LIPPED MUSSEL OIL - 12,500mg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium GLM Oil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotent anti-inflammatory properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports reduction in joint pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique combination of Omega 3 oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInflammatory joint conditions including arthritis cause inflammation in joints which leads to pain and swelling. KUKU Green Lipped Mussel Oil contains a high strength \u0026amp; unique combination of 30 essential fatty acids which help to reduce inflammation and lead to a reduction in pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKUKU \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREEN LIPPED MUSSEL POWDER - 12,500mg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinically researched\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports repair of joint cartilage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports repair of connective tissue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKUKU Green Lipped Mussel Powder retains all the nutrients found in fresh mussels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"KUKU Brochure\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/8223\/files\/Kuku_Marketing_Web_Brochure_-_v1.pdf?v=1619050374\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/8223\/files\/KUKU-brochure-thumbnail.png?v=1619049741\" style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe powder contains a natural source of Omega 3s and Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) which are vital for building cartilage and improving connective tissue. Take one capsule a day for long term joint mobility and flexibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/8223\/files\/Kuku_Marketing_Web_Brochure_-_v1.pdf?v=1619050374\" title=\"KUKU - Brochure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload our brochure\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisit our \u003cstrong\u003ewebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"www.kuku.co.nz\" href=\"https:\/\/kuku.co.nz\/about-green-lipped-mussel-supplement\/\"\u003ewww.kuku.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Guarantee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNZ Laboratory quality tested. This product is made under internationally recognised HACCP Principles and Good Manufacturing Practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eDosage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eCautions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOIL CAPSULES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each capsule contains: GlycOmega-Oil™ 100mg [Premium New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel (Perna Canaliculus) 125:1 (CO2 extracted) \u003cem\u003eEquivalent to fresh – 12,500mg\u003c\/em\u003e], Olive Oil 399mg, d-alpha Tocopherol 1mg. \u003cbr\u003eNo added artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOWDER CAPSULES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each capsule contains: GlycOmega-Plus™ powder 500mg [Premium New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel (Perna Canaliculus) 25:1 (cold extracted) \u003cem\u003eEquivalent to fresh - 12,500mg\u003c\/em\u003e), mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract, and Citric Acid].\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours or colours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003eTake 1 capsule a day with food, alternating between an oil capsule and a powder capsule, or as directed by your healthcare professional.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOption for strong pain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTake 2 oil capsules in the morning \u0026amp; 1 powder capsule in the evening daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\nAs a general rule, always have a separation of at least 2 hours between taking prescription medication and natural health supplements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003eNot recommended for people allergic to fish or shellfish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription medication consult your Healthcare Professional first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:  \u003cspan\u003eHow can KUKU assist with joint health?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately normal wear \u0026amp; tear, injury, and medical conditions including arthritis can cause joint cartilage to  become thin and brittle. KUKU contains rich compounds such as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) which can help the body repair and rebuild damaged cartilage. The unique combination of Omega-3 fatty acids helps to reduce inflammation in the joints, which can lead to a reduction in pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:  \u003cspan\u003eWhy is it beneficial to take both a Green Lipped Mussel oil capsule and a powder capsule each day?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Green Lipped Mussel (GLM) oil in KUKU is extracted at an extremely high ratio and contains a unique combination of Omega 3 oils. This makes the oil a very effective natural anti-inflammatory which can help to reduce pain caused by inflammation.  However after much research we established that the Green Lipped Mussel powder retained more of the nutrients found in the fresh GLM. We believe the powder contains more of the nutrients needed for the repair of damaged joint cartilage and joint connective tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:  \u003cspan\u003eWhy did you not combine the oil and powder into one capsule?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBecause KUKU contains high amounts of both the GLM oil and powder it was not possible to combine the two into one capsule which was suitable for swallowing. The smaller capsule sizes make it easy to swallow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:  \u003cspan\u003eHow soon can I expect to see benefit from taking KUKU?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults vary from person to person, however those taking KUKU MAINTENANCE may experience a reduction in pain symptoms in 4 – 5 weeks.\u003cbr\u003eFor repair of damaged cartilage it is recommended that you take KUKU for at least 3 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:  I have arthritis and take a prescription anti-inflammatory every day, why should I switch to KUKU?\u003cbr\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pain characteristic of arthritis is related to the high level of inflammation in the joints. While over-the-counter pain medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) may temporarily relieve the pain, they do not address the underlying cause: local or systemic inflammation. Any injury or infection will cause the body to trigger a response, which is the cause of the pain. In arthritis sufferers, this inflammation-pain signal cycle is never switched off, causing chronic pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNSAIDs are the usual course of treatment for arthritis, however anyone who has taken these pills long term knows they can come with a host of unpleasant side-effects and are not well tolerated by everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKUKU may provide a natural substitute for NSAIDs, without the long term side-effects, when taken regularly over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:  Are there any side-effects of taking Green Lipped Mussel (GLM) supplements?\u003cbr\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you stick to the recommended dose any side effects of taking GLM supplements are very rare. If you take more than the recommended dose you may experience mild gastrointestinal symptoms including wind and loose bowel motions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not recommended to take GLM supplements if you have an allergy to seafood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does KUKU have colour differences in the oil used in the capsule?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Some customers notice that the Glyco Omega Plus Oil in KUKU products can look like it contains sediment or small groupings of particles. This is completely normal, safe, and actually a positive sign of the oil’s quality. A leading independent New Zealand expert on marine oil production explains that slight changes in colour or natural lipid groupings occur when the product is rich in essential fatty acids — the key active components that support joint health. These lipids can naturally concentrate or bind together in the capsule, which is a sign of high-quality, highly bioavailable oil. While the visual appearance may vary slightly between batches, there is no cause for concern. Our view is that this natural variation reflects the richness and integrity of the concentrated oils used in KUKU.\u003cbr\u003eIt is not recommended to take GLM supplements if you have an allergy to seafood.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deep Blue Health","offers":[{"title":"120 caps","offer_id":39315912949829,"sku":"DBHMKUKUCOMA","price":113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/8223\/products\/Kuku-Box-and-Bottle-Maintenance-with-caps-and-blister-card-1000x1000px.jpg?v=1651722696","url":"https:\/\/www.deepbluehealth.com\/products\/kuku-maintenance-complete-joint-health","provider":"Deep Blue Health NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}