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What Is Gelatin Powder Good For? |
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What Is Gelatin Powder Good For?
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Darrell Miller | 01/29/14 |
Date:
January 29, 2014 04:54 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: What Is Gelatin Powder Good For?
What is Gelatin?
Gelatin is a protein, made from the hydrolysis of collagen, a protein that makes up about a third of all mammalian tissue proteins and the connective tissues of the body. Collagen makes up the tendons of the body muscles. Gelatin powder is gelatine that has been dried and broken up into individual grains, which has the advantage of dispersing more easily throughout a dish.
Health Benefits of Gelatin Powder
Gelatin powder has many health benefits.It is a source of protein and dietary collagen. It is composed of two amino acids-proline and glycine which many people do not consume adequately. This is because the amino acids are contained in organs of animals, fibrous tissue and in bones which a large population do not consume more often. These amino acids are important for proper hair, skin and nail growth.
Gelatin powder helps in the recovery of joints when injured. Gelatin also provides building blocks for health joints. It has been noted that people with arthritis, joint pain and osteoporosis will see their situation improve when they take gelatine rich foods and supplements.
It improves digestion as it binds to water making food move easily through the digestive truck. In this case the gelatine powder is usually used in form of a homemade bone broth. It supports hair, skin and nail growth. It will again protect your skin from wrinkles as your skin ages.
Glycine which makes the large percentage in gelatine powder helps in speed wound healing and acts as an anti-inflammatory. It also improves sleep ease and quality. Believe it or not, it can also be used for weight loss. This is because it boosts metabolism when taken.
Gelatin powder is used to naturally balance hormones in the body. High amounts of hormones like oestrogen in the body can cause infertility, inflammation and accelerate aging.
Finally, gelatine is a cost-effective and nutritious way to get proteins in to your body.
References:
- Answers.yahoo.com
- www.thankyourbody.com
- Britishfood.abot.com
- Wellnessmama.com
