Eggshell Membrane

Collagen, elastin… what does eggshell membrane contain?

Eggshell membrane is essentially made up of proteins. It naturally brings together several components that are also found in the connective tissues of animals:

Eggshell membrane or eggshell powder?

The two should not be confused. The shell itself is made almost entirely of calcium carbonate, so eggshell powder is above all a source of calcium. The membrane, on the other hand, is the protein part, the one that contains collagen and elastin.

To obtain powdered eggshell membrane, it has to be detached from the shell, which requires a specific process. Ovomet® is a patented ingredient obtained from eggshells on this principle. It is used at low doses, often in combination with other active ingredients.

Eggshell membrane: what does the science say?

Eggshell membrane interests researchers because it brings together, in a single natural raw material, several components that are usually supplied separately. Research focuses in particular on its exact composition and on how its proteins are digested.

To date, no health claim relating to eggshell membrane is authorised in the European Union. This research therefore does not allow any particular effect to be attributed to eggshell membrane or to a food supplement containing it.

How to choose an eggshell membrane supplement?

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