![]() ![]() I am always an advocate for whole foods before supplements! Not only are whole foods typically filled with more bio-available nutrients, but they also are a lot more affordable than purchasing supplements! It can also be a lot easier to prioritize quality sourcing and eliminate unnecessary added ingredients.īut I do believe there is a place for supplements when they are difficult to incorporate into the diet or in the optimal quantities! These include peeling, weak or brittle hair and nails, joint pain, or struggles with digestion. While there is not a set recommended daily allowance set my the FDA (food and drug administration) for collagen or gelatin specifically, there are some bodily signs you can pay attention to, that may indicate them being helpful in your diet. Gelatin can be especially beneficial because it has the building blocks the body needs to make its own collagen as well! This helps to keep skin integrity strong and delay signs of aging, optimize bone and joint health, and help to reinforce the inner lining of the gut which can aid digestion and absorption of important nutrients. They both are made of the same amino acids, support structures in the body, and can improve gut health! ![]() With gelatin having a less-complex structure than collagen, it can be digested easier by some! But other than the change in structure and behavior with water, collagen and gelatin are pretty similar. ![]() This jiggliness is due to the collagen from bones, skin, and cartilage, being broken down into gelatin! Benefits of Gelatin This process makes it react differently with water than collagen does! If you have ever made bone broth before, you know the sign of a good batch is for it to be jiggly like jello when cooled. Gelatin is simply a form of hydrolyzed collagen- meaning it is a type of collagen that has been broken down. Our bodies are able to make collagen when nourished properly, but as we age this production declines (causing common signs of aging like wrinkling and sagging skin) Unlike other proteins in the body, collagen has a helix structure making it much stronger and supportive- making it the primary protein in the building of support structures in the body- skin, nails, muscles, bones, joints, etc. Everyone has heard about collagen supplements and their health benefits, but what about gelatin? Is there a difference between the two? Should you supplement them both in your diet? This post will dive into what the differences are, how they are similar, and some of my favorite recipes for incorporating gelatin into my diet! What is the difference between collagen and gelatin?Ĭollagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. ![]()
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