FIRST ATTEMPT: This New Zealand sourced marine-based supplement featuring oyster and green-lipped mussel extract offers a potent way to conveniently incorporate sea-derived nutrients into a modern diet. These traditional sea-foods offer a unique combination of minerals, essential fatty acids, and bioactive compounds to support overall wellness. Rich in nutrients, this supplement provides a concentrated source of health-enhancing elements, ideal for those looking to enhance their daily intakes. Oyster extract is a standout component due to its exceptional mineral profile. It is a potent source of zinc, which plays a crucial role in immune function, skin health, hormone production, and cellular repair. In addition to zinc, oysters provide a wealth of other essential trace minerals such as selenium, copper, and iodine. These minerals are vital for maintaining enzymatic activity, supporting thyroid function, and promoting antioxidant defense, making the supplement particularly valuable for individuals with mineral deficiencies or high nutrient demands. Green-lipped mussel extract complements the oyster extract by offering anti-inflammatory and joint-supporting properties. These mussels, native to New Zealand, are known for their rich content of omega-3 fatty acids, including eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA), which has shown promise in reducing inflammation and promoting joint mobility. Additionally, green-lipped mussels are a natural source of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), compounds that support cartilage health and the integrity of connective tissue. This makes the supplement an excellent choice for those seeking relief from joint discomfort or enhanced support for an active lifestyle. By combining oyster and green-lipped mussel extracts, this supplement provides a synergistic approach to health, addressing a wide range of wellness needs. From boosting the immune system to supporting joint health and cellular repair, it serves as a valuable addition to any nutritional routine, harnessing the natural power of the sea for holistic well-being. OLD OYSTER PAGE: Our Desiccated Oyster is a whole food supplement rich in naturally occurring copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12 and is a good source of iodine.  Each bottle contains the equivalent of 13.2 pounds of fresh Crassostrea gigas oysters which are sustainably harvested in New Zealand.  Many people won't eat or can't source high quality fresh oysters... that is where a high quality low-temperature desiccated oyster supplement comes in!  Our body requires a certain ratio of key minerals. Oysters serve as the perfect delivery system for the exact ratios our cells crave.  Desiccated Oyster helps you acquire the proper forms and ratios of minerals in a strongly bioavailable way. The right ratios of minerals helps mitochondria perform at their best, and detoxification enzymes perform at their peak!  Mitochondria require a large amount of micronutrients like copper and iron, to allow electron transfer to occur. Without it, they can't make energy. Mitochondria also need zinc to repair their own DNA. Without adequate zinc, mitochondrial DNA damage can accumulate. Energy production is sped up by micronutrients thanks to their abilities to act like catalysts for reaction. Certain enzymatic reactions will not occur without the right micronutrients involved. This is why supplying an adequate amount is important for optimal health. BENEFITS OF BIOAVAILABLE COPPER: Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.  Copper contributes normal energy-yielding metabolism Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system  Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation Copper contributes to normal function of the immune system  Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress  BENEFITS OF BIOAVAILABLE ZINC: Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood  Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress Zinc has a role in the process of cell division BENEFITS OF BIOAVAILABLE SELENIUM: Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system  Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress BENEFITS OF BIOAVAILABLE IODINE: Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function Iodine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism Iodine contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function BENEFITS OF BIOAVAILABLE VITAMIN B12: Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism  Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system  Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system  Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue  Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division   SUGGESTED USAGE: For best results take 4 capsules each morning or afternoon with or without food.