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New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel

Often used as a joint-support ingredient in premium dog formulas.

Functional AdditivesFunctional additive

Category: Functional Additives
Primary role: Functional additive
Digestibility: Medium

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What is New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel?

Often used as a joint-support ingredient in premium dog formulas.

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Why it appears in pet food

Often used as a joint-support ingredient in premium dog formulas.

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