Gelatin

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Also known as:  Gelatine

 

Description

Gelatin is a tasteless, colorless, soluble dietary Protein derived from the Collagen (Type II Collagen) component of Animal remnants (and sometimes from the Bones of animals).

 

Health Benefits of Gelatin

Digestive System

 Gelatin may be useful for the treatment of Celiac Disease.  [1]

 Gelatin may help to maintain the structural integrity of the Gastric Mucosa.  [2]

 

Musculoskeletal System

 Gelatin(but to a much lesser extent than the modified form of Gelatin named Gelatin Hydrolysates) may reduce Pain and Inflammation in the Joints (due to the Hydroxyproline component of Gelatin facilitating the endogenous production of Collagen).  [3]

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