The gelatin of your childhood probably starred in jellies, marshmallows and gummy candies. Turns out, gelatin benefits your body beyond just your tastebuds: It’s a potent protein that supports healthy skin, bones and joints, plus strong nails and hair.
Gelatin is made by cooking down collagen protein found in the skin, hooves, connective tissues and bones of animals. The cooking process breaks down the bonds between proteins to make smaller, more bioavailable building blocks that your body can easily absorb.
Like collagen, gelatin is packed with beneficial amino acids—especially the anti-aging superstars glycine and proline, which are lacking in the standard Western diet.
Your daily skin care routine and gelatin go hand-in-hand. Grass-fed gelatin provides the necessary proteins to improve your skin’s moisture and elasticity, and it can even help prevent wrinkles.
Gelatin’s elastic properties go more than skin-deep. It also promotes healing and resilience in your connective tissues.
As we age, so do our bones. When you take steps to support bone health, you can help keep your bones and body strong- and gelatin can help you along the way.
It’s also an excellent source of: Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, Choline, Sodium and Selenium.
Tip: Pair your gelatin and collagen intake with vitamin C to support your body’s natural collagen production. Vitamin C-rich foods include strawberries, citrus and broccoli.