Is Egg Shell Membrane vegetarian?

Egg Shell Membrane is the thin membrane material isolated from the inner lining of bird eggshells, typically obtained from chicken eggs, and used as a source of collagen and other proteins.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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