A SECRET FROM THE SEA
The Maori, New Zealand's indigenous people, have always intrigued others with their ancestral customs and impressive tattoos. It is only much more recently that ethnologists' attention has been drawn to a feature that is as unexpected as it is surprising.
Even in old age, the Maori seemed immune to joint disease.
It was only natural that researchers became interested in the diet of these warriors, which consisted mainly of fish and shellfish, particularly a species of mussel endemic to the area with green lips: Perna canaliculus.
Since then, countless studies have demonstrated its beneficial effects in combating joint degeneration. Its powerful anti-inflammatory effect and its ability to regenerate synovial secretion have been proven, yet no researcher has yet succeeded in identifying its mode of action or isolating the active ingredients responsible for these results.
Although the secret of the Maori is now known, the mode of action of Perna canaliculus remains, to this day, a mystery.
For two decades, Sekoya has focused its research on natural ways to combat joint degeneration.
Ngatoroirangi Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings, New Zealand
We continued to analyze the composition of this mussel, which was little known at the time. This was essential to understanding why Perna Canaliculus provides joint relief, while other mussels have no effect. We then discovered its unique content of glycosaminoglycans(1) and long-chain omega fatty acids. Extensive work on this new data and other promising nutrients led us to perfect our recipe with the support of users who continued to share their impressions with us.
ACUTE PHASE: PERNADOL®.
Reduces joint inflammation!
IN THE MAINTENANCE PHASE: PERNAFLEX®.
Gives you flexibility!
FOR ACTIVE RELIEF: PERNAGEL®.
Stimulates the microcirculation of the joints!
ACUTE PHASE: PERNADOL®.
Reduces joint inflammation!
IN THE MAINTENANCE PHASE: PERNAFLEX®.
Gives you flexibility!
POUR VOUS SOULAGER ACTIVEMENT : PERNAGEL®
Stimulates the microcirculation of the joints!
Perna-Vitae® 400 The first solution offered by Sekoya
A LITTLE HISTORY
A few days before the year 2000, we heard for the first time that a mussel native to New Zealand could protect Maori people from joint pain. At the time, we were searching for natural solutions for people suffering from osteoarthritis, and this news caused quite a stir among us. After a year of documentary research, we had read all the studies conducted on the effect of the Perna Canaliculus mussel and its benefits on cartilage.
From the findings of anthropologists who had highlighted its consumption by the Maori, to laboratory analyses and clinical tests carried out on racehorses, all the evidence was positive. It took another year of testing to develop our first dietary supplement based on this mussel and to obtain the necessary authorizations for its commercialization.
Once this first stage was complete, users of Perna Vitae, the name we had given our preparation, were generally delighted. Happy to have found an effective alternative to conventional medical treatments, they recommended the product to their friends and family and shared their experiences with us.
Perna-Vitae® 400 The first solution offered by Sekoya
A PROTECTED WEALTH
For their part, New Zealand farmers have done everything possible to protect the habitat of our star crustacean. The government continuously monitors water quality, prohibits any industry from setting up there, and requires boats to cruise off the coast of the area. These measures ensure that the product is always of the highest quality and free from pollution.
In 2017, we arrived at the quintessential formula that we had to patent(2). Of course, the base is still made up of green-lipped mussel extract obtained through freeze-drying at very low temperatures. The other compounds in Pernadol® and Pernaflex® are natural and work synergistically to contribute to normal collagen formation and ensure normal cartilage function. A set of micronutrients that regulate the natural cycle of cleaning and building the joint capsule.
THE JOINT RANGE
To maintain flexibility
Normally, articular cartilage acts as a buffer between the bones. It is composed of cells (chondrocytes), a membrane and synovial fluid. This fluid plays several important roles: it lubricates and cleans the joint and nourishes the cartilage.
Over the years or as a result of too much stress, the synovial fluid tends to decrease, the cartilage becomes less flexible and thinner.
(1) Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs or glycoaminoglycans) are carbohydrate macromolecules that form important components of the extracellular matrices of connective tissue.
(2) Patent application No. CH712776