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Improving joint function in pets through a novel source of eggshell membrane (Room 2103C)

04 Apr 17
1:45 PM - 2:25 PM

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Gregory Sunvold, PhD, principal of Sunvold Technology, explains how a novel composition of eggshell membrane (EM) appears to impact joint health by protecting cartilage, lessening inflammation and reducing pain. Evidence from a clinical study in dogs indicates pain was reduced within one week and quality of life assessments were improved over 25% within six weeks of administering EM. Further, a biomarker of cartilage degradation, CTX-II, was shown to be reduced when dogs had consumed EM for six weeks. This is the first presentation of that research in dogs; currently unpublished research will be shared, too.