NEM® is a patented, partially hydrolyzed eggshell membrane ingredient that is separated from USDA regulated and inspected chicken eggshells using only steam. Partial hydrolysis through a gentle enzymatic process is used to initiate a pre-digestion of the tough fibrous matrix of the membrane, helping to ensure that beneficial components within NEM® are released from the membrane even in individuals with poor digestion. This partial hydrolyzation is also key to unlocking NEM’s exceptional benefits compared to other eggshell membrane ingredients that are either completely hydrolyzed or non-hydrolyzed.