The membrane is the thin layer between the egg white and the shell that was designed by nature with a perfect matrix of compounds to nourish what's growing inside.

The membrane is a rich source of many nutrients like glucosamine, collagen, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid and amino acids, which are known to play an important role in offering relief from joint pain and stiffness as well as connective tissue disorders. Extracts from the membrane may also help to ease osteoarthritis symptoms.

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.