01 Mar 2018 --- A study using NEM brand eggshell membrane from Stratum, showed positive joint health benefits for individuals with healthy joints. Improvements were seen in the rapid recovery from exercise-induced joint pain and stiffness and less discomfort immediately following exercise. Moreover, a substantial chondroprotective effect was demonstrated from NEM supplementation through a lasting decrease in the cartilage degradation biomarker, CTX-II.