When we think about staying active, we often focus on building stronger muscles, improving endurance, or recovering after a workout. But healthy joints are just as important for keeping us moving comfortably; whether you’re training, enjoying an active lifestyle, or simply looking to maintain mobility as you age.
That’s where NEM® eggshell membrane collagen comes in.
NEM® is a clinically researched, upcycled eggshell membrane ingredient designed to provide comprehensive joint health support in just 500 mg once daily. With a naturally occurring matrix of collagen and other beneficial compounds, NEM® takes a unique approach to supporting comfort, flexibility, mobility, and healthy cartilage.
Here are 10 reasons to consider a supplement formulated with NEM®.
- Supports Everyday Joint Comfort
Comfortable joints make everyday movement easier. NEM® has been clinically studied for its ability to help reduce joint aches and discomfort, helping support a more comfortable, active lifestyle.
Whether you're exercising, working, traveling, or keeping up with your daily routine, joint comfort matters.
- Works Fast
Joint health support doesn’t necessarily have to take months.
Research with NEM® has demonstrated improvements in joint comfort in as little as 7-10 days1,2, while exercise research has shown that some individuals may experience support for exercise-induced joint pain in as little as one day3.
That makes NEM® an attractive option for people looking for joint support they can feel.
- Helps Reduce Joint Stiffness
Feeling stiff can make getting started, or getting moving again after a long day, more difficult.
Clinical research suggests NEM® can help reduce joint stiffness, supporting greater comfort during movement and helping people stay active.
- Supports Flexibility and Mobility
Healthy joints aren’t just about reducing discomfort. They also need to move well.
NEM® helps support joint flexibility and mobility, making it a valuable option for active adults as well as individuals focused on maintaining movement as they age.
- Can Help You Recover From Exercise
Exercise is great for the body, but repeated physical activity can temporarily leave joints feeling sore or stiff.
Research in healthy, active adults has shown that NEM® may help reduce exercise-induced joint pain and stiffness3, helping support recovery and allowing you to get back to doing what you enjoy.
- Helps Protect Cartilage From Everyday Wear and Tear
NEM® goes beyond how your joints feel day to day.
Research suggests NEM® may also help reduce cartilage degradation associated with normal wear and tear3,4, providing another important layer of support for long-term joint health.
For anyone thinking about maintaining healthy movement over time, supporting cartilage is an important part of the equation.
- Provides More Than Just Collagen
Unlike ingredients that provide collagen alone, NEM® provides a naturally occurring matrix of compounds found within eggshell membrane.
That includes Types I, V, and X collagen, along with glycosaminoglycans such as hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, and keratan sulfate.
Together, these components provide a multifaceted approach to supporting joint health.
- Just 500 mg Once a Day
One of the biggest advantages of NEM® is how much support is packed into a small serving.
The clinically studied amount is just 500 mg once daily, making NEM® easy to incorporate into a daily supplement routine.
No scooping or complicated dosing schedule required.
- Backed by Extensive Human Research
When choosing a joint health ingredient, science depth and quality matters.
NEM® has been evaluated in 10 human clinical studies globally, including randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research. Studies have examined joint comfort, stiffness, flexibility, exercise recovery, and cartilage health in both healthy adults and those experiencing joint discomfort. More than 1.7 billion doses of NEM® have been sold worldwide, providing another indication of its longstanding presence and real-world use in the joint-health category.
- Turns an Existing Resource into Something Valuable
NEM® begins with eggshell membrane sourced from renewable U.S. domestic eggshells—material that can otherwise become part of the food industry's waste stream. In fact, in one year alone, NEM® production helped divert 5.7 million pounds of eggshells from landfills.
By transforming eggshell membrane into a science-backed joint health ingredient, NEM® combines nutrition with a more sustainable approach to sourcing. NEM® is also Upcycled Certified™, along with being Non-GMO, made in the USA, and NutraStrong™ Collagen Verified.
Low-Dose and a Whole Lot of Joint Support
From exercise recovery and everyday comfort to flexibility, mobility, and cartilage support, healthy joints play an important role in helping us continue doing the things we love.
With a 500 mg once-daily serving, extensive clinical research, fast-acting benefits, and a distinctive matrix of naturally occurring compounds, NEM® offers a comprehensive approach to supporting joint health at nearly every stage of an active life.
Because staying active isn’t only about how strong your muscles are; it’s also about keeping the joints that connect them moving comfortably.
Learn more about NEM® and the science behind eggshell membrane collagen at StratumNutrition.com.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
References:
1. Eskiyurt, N et al. (2019) Journal of Arthritis, 8(4):1000285
2. Ruff, K.J. et al. (2009) Clinical Rheumatology 28:907-914
3. Ruff, K.J. et al. (2024) International Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 12(2): 722
4. Ruff, K.J. et al. (2018) Clinical Interventions in Aging, 13:285-295
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