Perna

Perna® by DaVinci Labs – Connective Tissue and Joint Support Capsules

Perna® capsules by DaVinci Labs combine New Zealand green-lipped mussel with alfalfa herb powder for nutritional joint support. Unlike a single isolated chondroitin ingredient, this formula provides mussel material with its naturally occurring mix of constituents, including chondroitin sulfates and amino acids.

Each two-capsule serving supplies 1,000 mg of mussel and 200 mg of alfalfa herb powder. The 90- and 180-capsule bottles offer the same amounts per serving, so choosing a bottle size does not change the formula. Perna is an animal-derived supplement, even though its capsule shell uses vegetable cellulose.

Key Perna® Benefits

• Supports normal joint function with a New Zealand green-lipped mussel formula designed specifically for connective tissue nutrition.
• Provides naturally occurring chondroitin sulfates within mussel material rather than supplying only an isolated chondroitin ingredient.
• Offers focused nutritional support for adults who want to include joint health in their everyday wellness routine.

How Perna® Works

Connective tissue support starts with understanding the structures that help joints function. Cartilage contains a network of proteins and water-binding molecules that helps it withstand compression. Chondroitin sulfates belong to this water-binding family; they are components of the tissue's normal structure, not a promise that taking a supplement rebuilds cartilage.

Perna supplies New Zealand green-lipped mussel, a naturally complex marine ingredient, rather than a standardized dose of each constituent. The 1,000 mg amount refers to the mussel ingredient as a whole, not to 1,000 mg of chondroitin. Likewise, the alfalfa herb powder is listed separately and should not be counted toward the mussel amount.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

• Perna canaliculus (Green Lipped Mussel): Supplies naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans, including chondroitin sulfates. In connective tissue, these molecules help hold water within the supporting matrix, contributing to its normal physical properties. This explains the ingredient's nutritional connection to joint structure; it does not mean the capsule replaces cartilage or delivers a separately measured chondroitin dose.

Perna® Is Formulated For

• Adults considering a mussel-based supplement for normal joint and connective tissue function.
• People who prefer joint support capsules and can follow a meal-based schedule.
• Those comparing 90- or 180-capsule bottles of the same formula.

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Recommendation: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, 3 times daily with food for 2 to 4 weeks, then reduce to 1 capsule with meals, 3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 90-capsule bottle: 45; 180-capsule bottle: 90.

Other Ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule), cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) oil.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Additional precautions: Avoid if you have a mussel or shellfish allergy. Alfalfa can cause gas, abdominal discomfort, or diarrhea. Avoid alfalfa during pregnancy or nursing and if you have lupus or gout. Seek professional advice before use with hormone-sensitive conditions or warfarin; alfalfa contains phytoestrogens and vitamin K, which can affect suitability. These are additional ingredient precautions, separate from the manufacturer's warnings.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.