Proteins
Gelatin
Also called: gelatin, bone broth protein
Cooked collagen from animal bones and skin.
- Why people take it
- Joints, gut, hair.
- What the evidence says
- Similar to collagen; limited evidence.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 10 to 15 g a day, sometimes with vitamin C before exercise.
- Be careful
- Animal source; not vegetarian.
- Medicines it can interact with
- No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
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Common questions
What is Gelatin?
Cooked collagen from animal bones and skin.
Why do people take Gelatin?
Joints, gut, hair.
Does Gelatin work?
Similar to collagen; limited evidence.
How much Gelatin do people take?
Usually 10 to 15 g a day, sometimes with vitamin C before exercise.
Is Gelatin safe?
Animal source; not vegetarian.
Does Gelatin interact with medicines?
No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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