Description
- Gelatin is a protein product derived from collagen.It has important health benefits due to its unique combination of amino acids.Gelatin has been shown to play a role in joint health and brain function, and may improve the appearance of skin and hair.Gelatin is a product made by cooking collagen. It is made almost entirely of protein, and its unique amino acid profile gives it many health benefits (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source).Collagen is the most plentiful protein found in humans and animals. It is found almost everywhere in the body, but is most abundant in the skin, bones, tendons and ligaments (4Trusted Source).
It provides strength and structure for tissues. For example, collagen increases the flexibility of the skin and the strength of the tendons. However, it is difficult to eat collagen because it is generally found in unpalatable parts of animals (5Trusted Source).
Luckily, collagen can be extracted from these parts by boiling them in water. People often do this when they’re making soup stock to add flavor and nutrients.
The gelatin extracted during this process is flavorless and colorless. It dissolves in warm water, and takes on a jelly-like texture when it cools.
This has made it useful as a gelling agent in food production, in products such as Jell-O and gummy candy. It can also be consumed as bone broth or as a supplement (6).
Sometimes, gelatin is processed further to produce a substance called collagen hydrolysate, which contains the same amino acids as gelatin and has the same health benefits.
However, it dissolves in cool water and doesn’t form a jelly. This means it may be more palatable as a supplement to some people.
Both gelatin and collagen hydrolysate are available as supplements in powder or granule form. Gelatin can also be purchased in sheet form.
Nevertheless, it is not suitable for vegans because it is made from animal parts.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gelatin-benefits#section1
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