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Benefits And Risk Of Eating Eggshells by JannyHealthCare(f): 11:14am On Jul 14, 2019
An eggshell is the hard, outer covering of an egg. Eggshells are commonly used as a calcium supplement. Just half an eggshell may provide enough calcium to meet the average daily requirements of an adult. It consists mostly of calcium carbonate, a common form of calcium. The rest is made up of protein and other minerals.

Calcium Carbonate
Calcium is an essential mineral that is abundant in many foods, including dairy products. Lower amounts are also found in many leafy and root vegetables. Calcium carbonate is very common in nature. It makes limestone, coral reefs, and seashells. As a supplement, it is also one of the cheapest that you can find. Studies have been conducted on piglets and rats and there has been a confirmation that they are indeed a perfect source of calcium. They are also readily absorbed just like the normal calcium carbonate.
The other minerals that can be found in the eggshells include selenium, magnesium, fluoride, and strontium.
The Benefits
Reduces the risk of the disease osteoporosis: this condition can be identified due to the weakness of bones as
well as a high risk of getting bone fractures
It helps you achieve the daily calcium requirement, especially when you have a hard time doing it. It strengthens bones, especially in the women who are
postmenopausal. Taking the powder together with magnesium and vitamin D3 actually strengthens bones and improves density. The membrane in eggshells is also great for your joints. This membrane is usually visible when one boils an egg and
peels it. This membrane is included when the supplement is being made. The shell also has collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin
sulfate, and other types of nutrients. These are usually in very little amounts. By taking eggshells on a regular basis, you may actually benefit your joints a great deal.
The Risks
When they are prepared in the correct way, eggshell powder is very safe. The first thing you should always remember is
never to try to swallow them as fragments can cause harm to your throat or even esophagus. You need to have them ground. Because they can be contaminated by different bacteria, it is important to wash them and then boil them before they can be consumed.
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