Overview
NEM hydrolyzed eggshell for joints.
Mechanism of action
Provides collagen, glycosaminoglycans, and hyaluronic acid.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Reduces joint pain
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Egg allergy
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
Where to buy
Affiliate-style search links to reputable retailers. We don't endorse specific brands — verify third-party testing (USP, NSF, Informed Sport) before purchase.
Scientific evidence (8)
NEM in OA
Ruff KJ, et al.
67 OA patients
Reduced pain and stiffness at 30 days.
PubMed: Eggshell Membrane — Reduces joint pain
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Eggshell Membrane Reduces joint pain" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Eggshell Membrane and "Reduces joint pain". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Eggshell Membrane — randomized controlled trial
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Eggshell Membrane randomized controlled trial" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Eggshell Membrane and "randomized controlled trial". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Eggshell Membrane — meta-analysis
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Eggshell Membrane meta-analysis" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Eggshell Membrane and "meta-analysis". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Eggshell Membrane — pharmacokinetics
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Eggshell Membrane pharmacokinetics" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Eggshell Membrane and "pharmacokinetics". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Eggshell Membrane — safety adverse events
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Eggshell Membrane safety adverse events" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Eggshell Membrane and "safety adverse events". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Eggshell Membrane — dose response
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Eggshell Membrane dose response" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Eggshell Membrane and "dose response". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
Google Scholar: Eggshell Membrane — clinical evidence
Live Scholar search
Cross-database citation index for Eggshell Membrane as it relates to "clinical evidence".
Includes preprints, theses, and journal articles. Useful for tracking citation counts and follow-on work.