Gelatin for joints - a simple and affordable remedy

Limited mobility and joint pain are typical signs of osteoarthritis. Since it is completely cured of this disease, which affects the cartilaginous tissue of the joint in 10 – 13% of the world's population, the main goal of treatment is to slow the progression of the disease and relieve symptoms. Gelatin and gelatin-rich foods are an integral part of nutrition for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Today estet-portal.com will tell you exactly what gelatin is useful for joints, how effective it is in improving the condition of bones, joints and nails, as well as contraindications to the use of food gelatin for joints.  

Gelatin for joints – what is the reason for the benefit

Gelatin – a product from the connective tissues of animals, namely cattle. In addition to the 18 essential amino acids, gelatin contains quite a lot of collagen – the main building material for joints and bones.

Back in 2000, the benefits of gelatin for joints were confirmed by a study conducted in Dallas by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Thus, it was found that taking gelatin, vitamin C and calcium daily in the form of supplements reduce pain and improve joint mobility in patients with osteoarthritis. The study involved 175 people.

The gradual age-related decrease in collagen synthesis, in addition to skin aging, leads to the vulnerability of human connective tissues, and synovial fluid (the natural lubrication of the joints) becomes insufficient for the full functioning of the joints.

Gelatin for joints – prescription and duration of use

The duration of gelatin for joints is 1 month or 3 months according to the following scheme: 10 days of admission and 10 days of break.

1. 150 g of edible gelatin must be purchased at any store (this amount is enough for a monthly course).
2. In the evening, pour 5 g (2 level teaspoons) of gelatin with cold water (100 g).
3. Stir and leave overnight at room temperature (overnight gelatin will swell and turn into a jelly-like mass).
4. In the morning, add an amount of warm water equal to the gelatin mixture and drink on an empty stomach.
5. If you cannot take gelatin diluted with water, you can add orange juice to the mixture instead of water in the morning (freshly squeezed is better, of course).
6. To make gelatin better absorbed, drink vitamin C (ascorbic acid) while taking it.

Efficacy and contraindications for the use of gelatin for joints

It is worth noting that doctors do not recommend abandoning the prescribed course of treatment while taking gelatin for joints. As an adjuvant, gelatin has been reported and researched to help improve the quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis.

As for contraindications, the wisest decision would be to consult your doctor. It is better to stop taking gelatin for joints for people:

• with predisposition to thrombus formation;
• with individual intolerance;
• with increased blood clotting;
• with kidney stones and gallbladder.

Taking gelatin for joints can lead to constipation, problems with hemorrhoids and the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, during the course it is recommended to eat dried fruits with a laxative effect, namely:

• figs;
• dried apricots;
• prune.

The above dried fruits can be poured with boiling water and sent to the refrigerator. In this case, it is enough to drink 1 teaspoon of the resulting liquid before bedtime.

The effectiveness of gelatin for joints is highest in the initial stages of the disease, if arthrosis has moved to the 3rd (last) stage, unfortunately, surgery is indispensable.