During some of the clinical trial work on human subjects being done in a hospital in Europe, the doctor in charge of the trials recorded that one of the most difficult aspects to quantify in regard to the mussel extract treatment was this feeling of well-being induced in the patients. This effect is quite valuable since it tends to help with the general recovery of the person by its psychological influence.

It is also reported that this feeling of vitality also occurs in arthritics who do not respond to the mussel extract treatment.

In all fairness it should be pointed out that this vitality effect may not be limited to the use of the mussel extract. Other preparations from sea organisms may also indicate this feature. The vitality effect of the mussel extract preparation in horses who were being treated for lameness was such that some racing stables and trainers began to use it as a condition booster for racing animals. Results of this type of use were good and some horses of only moderate racing form improved to the extent that they became top-rated animals on the New Zealand circuit. One was sold to owners in the U.S.A. where it recorded excellent speed trials.

Not for one moment is it being suggested that the mussel preparation or any other preparation from the seas, is going to make animals or people capable of doing things which they were not already capable of. However, if a preparation improves the condition of an animal or a human, and makes them feel vibrant and anxious to do things, and then they will make every effort to do their best in whatever sphere of activity they are involved. Thus, the racehorses, having been relieved of pain and stiffness in the legs, would tend to give their best performance quite naturally.

There are similar stories of cats, that after having to drag one or more limbs across the floor for months and showing reluctance to exercise, were once more outside catching birds; and of dogs, reluctant to be taken for a walk because of pain and immobile joints, that, after treatment for only one week, were bouncing about by the door waiting to go out.

There is nothing surprising in these reports if considered in the logical way. Take away pain and stiffness; induce a feeling of vitality, and what else can be expected but action!

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