Eggshell membrane is a dietary supplement made from chicken eggs, having the objective of reducing or treating osteoarthritis or other stiffness and pain of the joints.
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Uses
- The rich calcium carbonate shell has been used in the application for calcium deficiency therapies in humans and animals. A single eggshell has a mass of six grams which yields around 2200 mg of calcium. Eggshell particles are used in toothpaste as an anti-tartar agent. Powdered eggshells have been used for bone mineralization and growth
Benefits
- Joint and Connective Tissue Disorders
Egg shell membranes are rich in nutrients similar to types I and V collagen, glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, glycosaminoglycans and amino acids. These are all greatly beneficial to joint and connective tissue health. The high collagen content of the egg’s membranes make it especially helpful in the treatment of connective tissue diseases. Collagen actually provides the slender fibers of the interlaced strands that make up tendons and ligaments.
- Improve Skin Quality & Decrease Wrinkles
Collagen is absolutely essential to healthy, younger looking skin. A 2015 study investigated the potential for egg shells membranes to be used for cosmetic use. Specifically, they looked at the ability of egg shell membrane hydrolysates to protect the skin from wrinkles, sun exposure, and moisture loss. To determine whether or not egg shell membranes can be utilized as functional cosmetic materials, researchers examined the level of hyaluronic acid and collagen production in animal subjects.
- Improve Bones: Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. The researchers found that a supplement of natural eggshell membrane was effective for reducing knee pain and stiffness related to the condition without causing side effects that are known to result from long-term use of traditional treatments, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
Cautions
- Side effects include headaches, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation, as well as reduced clotting ability, and bleeding in the stomach and intestines.
Interactions
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Other names
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References
Source: Draxe.com, https://draxe.com/egg-collagen/
Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggshell_membrane
The Alternative Daily, http://www.thealternativedaily.com/powerful-benefits-eggshell-membranes/
Needs, http://www.needs.com/product/NDNL-0811-02/htc_Anti_Inflammatory_Formulas
Image Source: By H. Zell – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11669138