JOINTsmart may provide the pain relief desired by those with joint or connective tissue pain.* Active Ingredients Natural Egg Shell Membrane Natural Eggshell Membrane called NEM for short aids the production of collagen Type II.* This type of collagen makes up much of the cartilage that covers the ends of bones providing protection to the weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hips.* Cartilage causes our bones to be able to glide smoothly over each other in the joint capsule. Arthritis or joint pain can occur from the gradual loss of cartilage. Maintaining adequate cartilage is the key to eliminating joint pain. NEM also attempts to enhance production of chondroitin sulfate which is also an important component of cartilage.* Chondroitin sulfate makes our tendons, cartilage and ligaments stronger reducing compression of the joint area thereby minimizing pain.* NEM contains glucosamine sulfate which works to manufacture cartilage in the joint.* The sulfate is essential for reversing cartilage damage because it stimulates the production of synovial fluid in the joint. Synovial fluid acts like nature’s shock absorber naturally lubricating the joints. NEM also contains hyaluronic acid a prominent lubricant found in the synovial fluid and is also a natural source of absorbable calcium aiding joint and bone health.* Vitamin D Moderate vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in knee and hip pain in adults.* Vitamin D deficiency is also implicated in chronic pain in muscles and connective tissue in those with fibromyalgia.* Vitamin D is an important component in musculoskeletal development, maintenance, and function.*