Gelatin is one of the most amazing superfoods with health benefits that range from preventing wrinkles to improving mental health. Our ancestors used to consume a lot of gelatin in the form of bone broth (see recipe for how to make bone broth here). Another easy way to get gelatin into your diet is to buy a quality brand of gelatin and add it to your meals.
When you shop for gelatin, you will see that there are two different options: gelatin and collagen hydrolysate. Both of these give the health benefits of gelatin, but there are some slight differences that you need to know about.
Gelatin
Gelatin is made by cooking the bones, connective tissues, skin, and tendons of animals. This causes a protein called collagen to come out. Collagen is gel-like, colorless, and odorless. Like all proteins, collagen is comprised of amino acids. The main amino acids are glycine and proline. To make gelatin powder, the collagen is dried. When it is mixed with water, it turns back into a gel again.
Note that not all brands of gelatin are the same. The chemically-made and flavored packs of gelatin you typically find in the supermarket aren’t going to provide you with the health benefits of real gelatin.
One of the most popular brands of quality gelatin is Great Lakes (it is also my favorite). Great Lakes makes two types of this gelatin: Porcine (which is from pigs that may not be eating a 100% natural diet and is the cheaper option) and Kosher (which is from 100% grass-fed cows). The kosher gelatin is better quality, but it is also a bit pricier. Both are going to do wonders for your health, so pick the one which suits your budget.
How to Use:
- Mix with WARM water. Don’t use cold water or clumps will form
- Use for making jelly foods like these gummies or these marshmallows
Buy kosher gelatin here
Collagen Hydrolysate
Gelatin is made of collagen — so what’s the difference between gelatin and collagen hydrolysate? Both gelatin and collagen hydrolysate contain the same proteins. However, there is a slight difference.
Collagen hydrolysate has been heated to higher temperatures and then treated with enzymes. The process breaks the bonds between the amino acids (though keeps the amino acids themselves intact). Because the amino acids are broken down, some people find collagen hydrolysate easier to digest. However, your digestive system is going to break down the amino acids anyway so there isn’t any difference in nutritional value.
The main difference between gelatin and collagen hydrolysate is how you use it. Collagen hydrolysate will NOT gel and can dissolve into both cool and warm liquids. Because the amino acid bonds are broken down, it is easier to digest, is absorbed by the body faster, and is good for people with digestion problems.
Great Lakes also makes collagen hydrolysate. It will be the GREEN canister.
How to Use Collagen Hydrolysate:
- Mix it into anything! Add it to your morning tea or coffee, put it in mashed yams, or even sneak in a scoop to condiments like ketchup and mayo to make them even healthier
Buy collagen hydrolysate here
Bottom Line
| Gelatin | Collagen Hydrolysate | |
| Made From | Bones, connective tissues, skin, tendons | Bones, connective tissues, skin, tendons |
| Amino Acid Profile | Collagen | Collagen which has been broken down to remove the bonds between amino acids |
| How to Use | Use when you want to make something gel, such as gummies. Always mix with warm water not cold water. | Use when you don’t want it to gel, such as when adding to tea or virtually anything |
| Where to Buy | Buy gelatin here |
Health Benefits of Gelatin and Collagen
Gelatin (and thus collagen) is one of the healthiest foods you can eat and has benefits ranging from reducing wrinkles (yes, gelatin is better than botox!), healing joints, building stronger bones, and even improving dental health.
The biggest benefit of gelatin in my opinion is that it is a gut healer. Our guts are considered our “second brain” and the gut is the direct pathway to the rest of the body. If your gut isn’t healthy, then all of those healthy foods you’ve been eating aren’t going to do you much good. After all, we aren’t what we eat but rather what we absorb from what we eat.
It is particularly important that we consume gelatin today because our diets have strayed so far from what our ancestors consumed. In the past, we ate all parts of the animal, such as by making broth and soups from the bones and connective tissues. Now, we mostly eat just the muscle meat. This causes a severe imbalance in the amino acid profile of our diet, leading to problems like arthritis, inflammation, and anxiety.
If you are interested in learning more about gelatin and how to use it to restore your health, read my eBook The Gelatin Secret. You can buy it here.
What If I Don’t Like Gelatin?
The green canister of collagen hydrolysate doesn’t really have much taste and it doesn’t make foods gel. So, you can slip it into just about anything. But, if you really don’t like it or aren’t good at remembering to put it in foods, you can still get the benefits of gelatin by taking a supplement. “NOW” makes a good beef gelatin supplement which you can buy here.
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Apr 11, 2018 @ 03:36:07
Thanks for a wonderful post! I take my hydrolised collagen at night. Is it better to take it through the day?
Feb 17, 2018 @ 07:08:00
Do you think you can fill your own capsules with gelatin? I really like the grass fed brands, but would like to have something in supplement form when I travel.
Nov 01, 2017 @ 17:52:32
Hi Sylvie,
I’m a bit confused regarding whether Collagen is legal on Dr. Seibecker’s Sibo specific diet? Thanks!
Elisabeth
Aug 11, 2017 @ 11:45:03
Is there a coupon code for the ebook?
Aug 11, 2017 @ 15:14:51
Hi Ciel, We do not currently have a coupon code for the ebook. Thanks for asking 🙂
Jul 29, 2017 @ 01:33:34
Hi, I’m new to learning about Gelatin V Collagen, but sounds like the collagen is an easier option with the same benefits as Gelatin. But I’m still confused about which type of collagen to use as there seems to be at least different varieties. I want to use for Cellulite, Arthrities, (bone and Joint health) wrinkles, firming skin and overall well being. I like the idea of the grain fed brands, can you please advise which type of collagen would be best to start with, ie peptides/hydrolyslate/Bio Collagen etc etc
Jul 29, 2017 @ 07:58:55
Hi Karen,
I did a brand comparison here: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/gelatin-brands/
Why is that you prefer grain fed? Or did you mean to say grass fed?
Sylvie
Jun 25, 2017 @ 00:00:54
Hi, Why doesn’t my bone broth (made as you describe) look like jello? It has always come out just like a liquid broth, even when I include chicken feet etc. Am I doing it wrong? Can you – or anyone who reads this – advise me? My email address is […]. Thanks very much and I do hope someone can help. Best wishes and good health to you all.
Apr 10, 2017 @ 09:13:43
Hi.. I have a pain in both knees due to cartilage damage. What should I buy to prevent knees ,Gelatine or Collagen?
Dec 24, 2016 @ 19:25:05
Hello,
I tried to use hydrolized type 1 and 3 powder on my face. I thought that it might work. I mixed a teaspoon of powder with a teaspoon of water, a teaspoon of coconut oil and a teaspoon of castor oil. The mixture was very sticky. was too uncomfortable to leave on my face so i washed it off after about 2 minutes. Would it effective in improving wrinkles on the skin?
Dec 25, 2016 @ 11:05:48
Hi Taz,
It doesn’t quite work that way… Read this other article I wrote. Taken internally it is very helpful for the skin: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/bone-broth-botox-alternative/
Jun 26, 2016 @ 19:22:17
I was told to use the Orange great lakes gelatin but reading your article sounds like if you have sensitive stomach and as I have Ulcerative Colitis I am wondering if it is best to use the green one. what are your thoughts.
Oct 14, 2016 @ 08:45:09
Hello. Great Lakes Gelatin Company’s orange label and green label are nutritionally equivalent. Choosing which one to use, just depends on how you want to use it. Do you want a really versatile product that you can put into any hot or cold food or beverage or would you like to make gummies or a gelatin to eat it that way? You can use the orange label to dissolve in water, but you need to drink it right away before it gels.
Jun 16, 2016 @ 15:17:17
Sylvie, add me to your fan list. :o) I’ve been taking gelatin/collagen 1-2 Tablespoons off and on but now I have bone on bone in my knees and need to increase the amount I take. How much is too much? Would 8 Tablespoons through out the day be too much or more? I know you aren’t a doctor but as a friend what is your opinion. Big Thank U
Jun 02, 2016 @ 19:56:22
Hi Sylvie! Thank you so much for this site! I just discovered it, and am so excited! I have always had some digestion problems, and have been worse the last few years. I have started on the Great Lakes, green can, hydrolyzed collagen. I see a difference. I have not managed to accomplish making the bone broth, as this is a very busy time for me. I recently saw where a bone broth powder is advertised. I am wondering what the difference between that and the hydrolyzed collagen is. Does the bone broth do something that the hydrolyzed collagen does not? Or, are they pretty much the same? Thank, you!
Jun 01, 2016 @ 13:28:46
i am putting the dried Great Lakes gelatin in my son’s pureed foods. Is that ok or does it need to be in more of a liquid? Also, is the Great Lakes brand ok for SIBO?
May 28, 2016 @ 22:51:52
Even though they are almost the same, don’t you get a better amino balance if you include gelatin along with hydrolyzed collagen?
May 25, 2016 @ 02:30:59
Mary, I started taking the collagen hydrosylate about a month ago. It has no taste or smell to speak of and there is absolutely no clumping. I am taking another powder that tends to clump and when I sprinkle that powder on top of the collagen and shake it up, I get no clumps at all.
Also there is no taste even when I drink it plain. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t drink it if it smelled like dirty feet, especially my dirty feet. Hope this helps.
Not to push a brand but I bought Zint on Amazon.com in a 1 pound bag. I actually bought two and left one with my wife while I took the other one to Mexico with me. I drink it every day, two tablespoons in the morning. Good luck.
May 25, 2016 @ 02:21:21
It’s just amino acids and stuff. Try for one to three servings a day for 30 days and see how you feel. Then increase and lower as needed. Your body breaks down amino acids and uses the carbon skeletons for glucose if you don’t need them. Listen to your body, that’s always the best thing you can do.
May 21, 2016 @ 09:55:49
Hi, not sure if this post is still active, but I enjoyed the article and am looking forward to trying the gummy recipes! I had a question about taking collagen though. A lot of the information I’m reading says you have to take it on an empty stomach with nothing else, no coffee, no protein, etc. If you take it with food does it digest and not become available in your body? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much!
May 21, 2016 @ 18:46:13
Dory, you can take it with food no problem. 🙂
Best,
Sylvie
May 09, 2016 @ 18:26:00
Buy the NOW Beef Gealtin brand. it is a white powder beef gealtin. it does not smell ir taste like beef and is kosher, argentina raised, grass fed.
May 05, 2016 @ 11:16:41
Hi Sylvia, I’m 46 and dr says I have diverticulitis. Have been passing some blood. Dr put me on antibiotics which stopped the blood but it came back within a few weeks. I am in the process of changing my diet. I’m looking at starting a daily regimen of probiotics, Oregano oil, colloidal silver, and aloe vera. Shoul I add and which would be better the gelatin or collagen? Am I doing the right thing in starting said regime?
Jul 03, 2018 @ 19:52:43
hi david reed, just want to know how are u with ur diverticulitis.. i am reaching out as my husband is also suffering from it and it keeps coming back.. even with antibiotics.. thanks beth
May 03, 2016 @ 08:12:18
hi slyvie,
do you know if The kosher gelatin is made of which bones. just want to know if it does have cartilage bones that feed sibo?
May 02, 2016 @ 14:22:03
I am hearing that the best form of gelatin comes from the bones. Great Lakes comes from hide, which has been said can contain more harmful toxins?
Apr 27, 2016 @ 20:28:21
Sylvia.
So my main question that seems to be unanswered in any of the many blogs and pages I’ve read is, at my age, nearly 68, how much should I take for the health benefits?
May 25, 2016 @ 02:21:21
It’s just amino acids and stuff. Try for one to three servings a day for 30 days and see how you feel. Then increase and lower as needed. Your body breaks down amino acids and uses the carbon skeletons for glucose if you don’t need them. Listen to your body, that’s always the best thing you can do.
Apr 23, 2016 @ 16:36:47
Jenny Tadsen fish would be great! But from a “meat smell and taste” perspective, which is what they mentioned, I’ve found the chicken is what most people have the least trouble with. Fish is not the most palatable.
Mar 15, 2017 @ 07:28:15
where can you get organic chicken gelatin or gelling bone broth for making things like gummies.
Apr 23, 2016 @ 12:03:43
Hollywood Homestead What about fish bone broth for this person?? I would imagine that to be a very healthy option with sustainable fish.
Apr 15, 2016 @ 00:32:57
Mary, some people are more sensitive to that taste and smell than others. A couple things you could try:
-using stronger flavors (ie fresh squeezed orange juice instead of strawberry).
– try a different brand. Vital Proteins is another one I like.
Apr 15, 2016 @ 00:31:35
Geraldine try iherb.com
Apr 15, 2016 @ 00:31:21
Bev Miller why don’t you try starting off with some collagen (very small amounts) in your tea. See if that’s easier for your stomach to handle and gradually increase.
Hope that helps!
-Sylvie
Apr 14, 2016 @ 20:21:53
Hi, I’m so confused. So many websites when making gummy desserts or anything that gels say to use the red can of gelatin. But it’s BEEF !! I have tried 3 times now in different recipes and it smells AND tastes like dirty feet !!!! Everyone I’ve had them try it could not get past the smell. Am I doing something wrong ? I try to follow an AIP diet so I’m trying to get more gelatin in my diet. Thanks, Mary
Apr 15, 2016 @ 00:32:57
Mary, some people are more sensitive to that taste and smell than others. A couple things you could try:
-using stronger flavors (ie fresh squeezed orange juice instead of strawberry).
– try a different brand. Vital Proteins is another one I like.
Apr 04, 2016 @ 05:41:37
Hi. I’m confused. What’s the difference between hydrolysed collagen, collagen protein and collagen hydrolysate.Thanks.
Apr 01, 2016 @ 15:29:47
I cant locate Geletine anywhere in ireland is it available in outlets in the.uk
Apr 15, 2016 @ 00:31:35
Geraldine try iherb.com
Mar 04, 2016 @ 13:53:00
Hi, if you were making a dish and wanted to put some of the Collagen Hydrolysate in it, would you add one serving of the CH for each serving that the dish is supposed to make? It seems if you did not add it serving per serving that it wouldn’t be very beneficial? Thanks!
Mar 04, 2016 @ 19:58:02
Yes Kathy, you could do that. Even if you’re putting less than that the effect will be cumulative over time. Hope that helps. – Sylvie
Feb 28, 2016 @ 07:40:11
Hi there…..bear with me as I ask questions that probably have been answered before. Know that you are saving my life so I am studying your work carefully. My Q on this is just to clarify that there is no “better” of the two; collagen or gelatin. Just different ways to get the same thing. I really prefer the collagen.
Also, on the SIBO diet would you think supplementing with collagen would be a decent replacement for marrow-based bone broth?
Feb 28, 2016 @ 07:54:54
Yes and yes 🙂 Although I think you should start slow and see how you do with the collagen. SIBO can be tricky so it’s always good to start slow with new things. Hope that helps!
Feb 28, 2016 @ 05:59:31
I used the red can for the first time last night to make some pudding and my stomach has been angry with me ever since. I’m guessing the 3/4 TBSP I used was just too much for my digestive system. I’m wondering if I should try your marshmallow or gummy recipe and just eat a couple gummies a day for my stomach to get used to the gelatin??
Apr 15, 2016 @ 00:31:21
Bev Miller why don’t you try starting off with some collagen (very small amounts) in your tea. See if that’s easier for your stomach to handle and gradually increase.
Hope that helps!
-Sylvie
Feb 20, 2016 @ 04:27:48
You’re welcome! 🙂
Feb 20, 2016 @ 00:41:49
Thank you for clearing up this question I’ve been pondering lately. I use NOW gelatin for gummies and as an egg replacer. I just love it…I use it in my smoothies too, but maybe I’ll get some collagen for that purpose in the near future. 😉
Feb 20, 2016 @ 04:27:48
You’re welcome! 🙂
Feb 04, 2016 @ 21:39:48
Thanks. I’ll get it and try s small amount to see if I can tolerate it.
Feb 03, 2016 @ 10:37:07
Thanks much. I suffer numerous food allergies. I have not had any difficulties with beef products, Have you heard of any allergies of sensitivities to the gelatin or the collagen? If so, what were the symptoms?
Feb 04, 2016 @ 04:43:12
I haven’t Mae, but I suppose allergies are possible for just about anything.
Feb 02, 2016 @ 22:43:11
When I cook beef, I make homemade gravy from the beef drippings. I would like to thicken the drippings without using flour. Which would you recommend as a thickener gelatin or collagen?
Feb 02, 2016 @ 23:26:48
The gelatin will gel. The collagen will not so I’d go with the collagen. But you can also just use something like arrowroot for that. Hope that helps Mae!
Sylvie
Jan 26, 2016 @ 09:33:35
Yes, perfectly normal. Since I put in tea or coffee I don’t notice it but I would if I drank it in water.
Jan 26, 2016 @ 09:33:00
You’re welcome Pauline!
Jan 23, 2016 @ 04:45:15
I have the green bottled one, I mix 2 tablespoons in a litre of water everyday and take it to work. I noticed a smell, does it have a odor to it??
Jan 26, 2016 @ 09:33:35
Yes, perfectly normal. Since I put in tea or coffee I don’t notice it but I would if I drank it in water.
Dec 26, 2015 @ 05:07:06
Great info thanks
Jan 26, 2016 @ 09:33:00
You’re welcome Pauline!
Dec 21, 2015 @ 04:08:45
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it?
Nov 19, 2015 @ 19:09:51
What a great informative post, thanks for this! I finally learned the difference between the two!! 🙂
Dec 21, 2015 @ 04:08:45
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it?
Oct 12, 2015 @ 13:56:56
So, would you recommend the gelatin or collagen for thinning hair?
Oct 12, 2015 @ 21:12:12
Both Linda!
Oct 10, 2015 @ 16:55:23
Hello Sylvie, Can you please give me an idea how to use the NOW beef gelatin powder I purchased in a bag? I’m looking for something lowest carb/calories.
Oct 11, 2015 @ 04:43:02
Hi Liz,
Sure! I have several recipes. Here’s one for you but you can also just type in google “Hollywood Homestead gummies” or “Hollywood Homestead jello”. https://hollywoodhomestead.com/homemade-orange-jello/
Hope you like it!
Sylvie
Oct 06, 2015 @ 23:48:52
im breastfeeding my baby, is it safe to use?
Oct 07, 2015 @ 00:57:30
Yes! But of course I must tell you that I’m not a doctor and cannot give medical advice. 🙂
Oct 06, 2015 @ 16:40:33
Hi Sylvie,
With regards to helping hair grow longer, will only the gelatin work or will the collagen work just the same?
Oct 07, 2015 @ 00:58:06
Hi Jade,
It will be pretty much the same.
Hope that helps!
Sylvie
Aug 25, 2015 @ 11:41:19
Sylvie, thanks for your informative post. I just have a bit of an issue: im a pescetarian, and dont feel comfortable eating/drinking something made of meat. Is there any recipe made with a plant based or fish based collagen source?
Thank you so much!!!
Ps: in any case, im still considering the bone broth as im only 32 and having way too many joint issues due to my dance career and natural joint hyper mobility…as my naturopath, physio and chiro have all agreed: you need to invest on your health, even if it means not going 100% with your eating values… i agree, it’s just so hard to implement!
Thanks for your post!
Aug 26, 2015 @ 00:11:24
Hi Carol,
You can make bone broth from fish bones for sure! If you have my book The Gelatin Secret I mention it there. That would be a great start for you although if you have severe joint issues I’d love to chime in and agree with your team of docs that you may want to reconsider the pescetarian route.
Hope that helps!
Sylvie
Aug 21, 2015 @ 18:54:33
How often would you suggest to consume it? And how long before you think you would see results? I dissolve a Tbs in 3 or 4 ounces of boiling water…then I add cold tart cherry juice. I drink it warm before it gels morning and night. I have arthritis and am hoping it will help with my back and my hip pain especially at night. Tart cherry juice has pain relieving properties and may help to induce sleep. I also think I may have leaky gut also and that is another reason to take regularly….
Aug 23, 2015 @ 03:18:16
Hi Janet,
I would consume it daily which it sounds like you’re already doing! Several times a day is great. Combined with an anti-inflammatory diet you should notice a change in as little as 2 weeks with a more significant difference after a few months. If you have arthritis I would highly recommend you read this book to help you on the diet front if you haven’t already: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/paleo-approach
Also, in case you’re interested I wrote a series of posts on leaky gut starting with this one: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/leaky-gut-syndrome/
Keep at it! You’re doing great!
Sylvie
Jun 30, 2015 @ 15:17:11
I’m sorry, I’m a bit confused. Bone broth seems really really expensive and labor intense if I try to make it. Is the collagen gelatin just as good or are they completely different products?
Jul 01, 2015 @ 04:23:43
Hi Sharu,
If you make it in a slow cooker it’s actually pretty easy and if you use bones from a roast chicken it’s pretty cheap as well (you can improve on the quality of bones as you’re able to afford it).
Bone broth is slightly more nutritious than the isolated gelatin or collagen powders but let’s face it, how many of us are drinking tons of broth every day… Collagen and gelatin powder gives us a chance to incorporate it more frequently and with a variety of recipes.
Hope that helps!
Sylvie
Jun 30, 2015 @ 08:20:30
Hi Joel, Not conventional store bought jello, no. But you can make your own with this recipe: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/homemade-orange-jello/
As for capsules yes although my fave companies don’t make them (I wish they would!) but the Now brand capsules would be an ok plan B if you just can’t get it in any other way. You can find those here: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/gelatin-ebook-resources/
Hope that helps!
Jun 29, 2015 @ 08:46:40
Can we obtain the same collagen-producing / collagen-increasing benefits for our skin by simply eating Jell-o? Or by consuming capsules containing gelatin?
Jun 30, 2015 @ 08:20:30
Hi Joel, Not conventional store bought jello, no. But you can make your own with this recipe: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/homemade-orange-jello/
As for capsules yes although my fave companies don’t make them (I wish they would!) but the Now brand capsules would be an ok plan B if you just can’t get it in any other way. You can find those here: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/gelatin-ebook-resources/
Hope that helps!
Jun 16, 2015 @ 07:28:39
Great plan on starting with collagen! When you’re ready to give bone broth another shot, try chicken instead of beef. It’s a bit more palatable. Also, maybe start with a weaker broth (less bones, more water) and strain it a couple times so it can be really smooth. Let the broth cool at room temp, then cool further in the fridge and skim the fat that will form at the top. The fat is sometimes tough for people with digestive issues and also might just be more palatable for you that way. Hope that helps!
Jun 16, 2015 @ 00:20:46
Thank you for this information. I don’t really eat much meat (when I do it is usually fish). I’m not a big fan of the taste and due to digestive issues, my body doesn’t tolerate it well. But, in my desperate search to heal my body naturally, I stumbled upon the health benefits of bone broth. I actually made a huge pot of bone broth (quite pricey actually with grass fed beef bones and organic veggies from Whole Foods), but ended up throwing it out because I couldn’t handle the greasy consistency and overwhelming meat smell and taste. The collagen seems like it would be a great solution for me. I can just add it to my smoothies. 🙂
Jun 16, 2015 @ 07:28:39
Great plan on starting with collagen! When you’re ready to give bone broth another shot, try chicken instead of beef. It’s a bit more palatable. Also, maybe start with a weaker broth (less bones, more water) and strain it a couple times so it can be really smooth. Let the broth cool at room temp, then cool further in the fridge and skim the fat that will form at the top. The fat is sometimes tough for people with digestive issues and also might just be more palatable for you that way. Hope that helps!
Apr 23, 2016 @ 12:03:43
Hollywood Homestead What about fish bone broth for this person?? I would imagine that to be a very healthy option with sustainable fish.
Apr 23, 2016 @ 16:36:47
Jenny Tadsen fish would be great! But from a “meat smell and taste” perspective, which is what they mentioned, I’ve found the chicken is what most people have the least trouble with. Fish is not the most palatable.
Jun 02, 2015 @ 07:56:58
Sorry, forgot to mention that it’s Gelatin. Thanks
Jun 02, 2015 @ 07:54:47
Hi,
Is it safe to have add a tablespoon to a cup of boiling water and drink it before bedtime?
Jun 02, 2015 @ 08:51:44
Sure you could do that Bianca but I would use the collagen. If you use the gelatin thats fine but you’d have to drink before it cools too much since it will gel a bit as it gets closer to room temperature… 🙂 at that point it would require a spoon and probably not smell or taste very good. I prefer to add the collagen to a cup of herbal tea. Hope that helps!
May 26, 2015 @ 18:53:55
nice. i use both but the green is way easier. Gelatin has twice the protein but its so sticky.
May 23, 2015 @ 06:15:05
DeAra, I don’t think either one would be a problem during pregnancy but to be safe please ask your doctor. And congrats!
May 21, 2015 @ 21:47:56
Can I consume this product while Pregnat? If yes which one should be better. I read something about that breaking the toxins, I am not sure how that comes. Thanks so much.
May 23, 2015 @ 06:15:05
DeAra, I don’t think either one would be a problem during pregnancy but to be safe please ask your doctor. And congrats!
Apr 26, 2015 @ 21:05:47
Hi!
I have osteoarthritis, so I’m still confuse in which one to use to repair cartlidge.
Apr 26, 2015 @ 22:58:42
Hi Dora, in short- both! You just use them differently, so the collagen is easier to sneak in throughout the day since you can add it to your tea or even a glass of water. With the gelatin you’ll have to make gummies or jello etc. Hope that helps!
Jan 21, 2015 @ 21:05:59
Hi, sorry to probably ask a silly question, but are you basically saying they are both the same thing (do the same thing) except one doesn’t dissolve as good like in cold drinks? I already have the red one but am wondering whether the green would be better.
Thanks
Jan 22, 2015 @ 01:06:37
Clare, There are no silly questions 🙂
They’re not exactly the same but you will get great benefits from either. And yes, one gels and the other doesn’t. I like to have the green one around because it’s easier to digest and easier to sneak into things throughout the day without having to specifically make anything in particular. For example, I add it to my tea. Hope that helps!
Nov 18, 2014 @ 20:54:17
What is the difference between mixing collagen hydrolysate into my daily coffee, versus taking NeoCell Super Collagen +C tablets? I am allergic to soy/MSG and read elsewhere that the protein powders have MSG incorporated due to processing at high temperatures. Also I have Lupus, so I am trying to take a supplement to help with my joint pain and joint health. I just don’t want to poison myself in the process, cuz that would suck, LOL.
Nov 18, 2014 @ 23:29:40
Hi Carmen,
I’m so happy to hear that you’re aware of the MSG and other junk ingredients in a lot of protein powders. I am not familiar with the brand you mention but if you’re happy with it, there’s no reason for you to give it up. Perhaps add collagen in addition to it and see how you feel after a few weeks of consistent use.
Also, since you mention Lupus I would be remiss if I didn’t recommend this book for some additional dietary changes that will very likely help you as well: http://amzn.to/1xncanS
Hope that helps!
Sylvie
Nov 08, 2014 @ 16:51:43
Sylvie, how much gelatin do you recommend per day?
Nov 08, 2014 @ 23:00:16
Hi Mari,
As much as you’d like! Start with just a little of course as with anything but really, you can’t overdo it. That said, don’t drive yourself crazy either 🙂 Even just a little will be beneficial as well. Hope that helps!
Nov 06, 2014 @ 21:42:31
Hello Sylvie McCracken and Donna Kissell,
I am an Asian person therefore I know so well how to cook “PHO”. The Vietnamese uses to cook the beef bones in low temperator for 10 to 15 Hrs to make the soup names “PHO”. The good ratio is 50 littles of water with 30kg of beef bones. PHO is the common breakfast in Viet Nam that the rich and poor people can effort to eat. So, PHO is very good source of Gelatin but all of you are vegan.. sorry
Nov 07, 2014 @ 19:41:45
I love pho Charlie! And I’m not vegan 🙂
Jul 21, 2014 @ 01:07:18
That’s interesting. Thanks for posting this. For ingestible collagen, check out BioCell Collagen. During a 12-week study, women who took 1000 mg of BioCell Collagen daily said their skin was up to 76% less dry (more hydrated), and their fine lines and wrinkles had reduced by up to 13.2% when compared to baseline levels. Additionally both collagen levels and blood circulation were improved. The outcome of this study was published in Clinical Interventions in Aging.
Jul 09, 2014 @ 04:03:23
Can one use gelatin as a thickener for soups and gravies in place of flour? I have been using the collagen hydrolsate for about three months now and absolutely love it. My skin is no longer dry or itchy.
Jul 09, 2014 @ 07:04:30
Yes you can Donna! I would just dissolve in a bit of boiling water in a small bowl before adding it in so you’re not dealing with clumps. Glad that collagen is working out for you!
Jul 01, 2014 @ 15:42:15
Susanne, yes! The difference between them is negligible as far as that goes. You could certainly try the mask although I think you would have better results consuming internally. Also, it’s consistent use over a period of time that will get you great results. It’s not an overnight miracle.
For even better results, I suggest bone broth! But of course I try to sneak collagen and gelatin everywhere I can 🙂 Hope that helps!
Jun 24, 2014 @ 18:05:47
Really good post thank you. My boyfriend is into gelatin and I’m just coming around to it (to be honest it seems kind of hoaky that bones lead to healthy skin!) this will help me find new ways to add it my diet!
Jun 24, 2014 @ 19:35:49
Thank you Lindsay! 🙂 I promise it’s not hoaky 🙂
Jun 09, 2014 @ 16:09:15
Thank you for pointing out the differences!!! I am really looking forward to adding gelatin into my daily routine. My question is: How much does a single 16 oz. canister last? I will be the only person in the household most likely consuming this product, but wasn’t sure if I should invest in one or two canisters at a time.
Jun 09, 2014 @ 17:59:19
Hi Alison,
I usually buy 2 at a time but there’s 5 of us so perhaps start with 1 and see how you do! So glad it was helpful! Thanks for reading and commenting.
Sylvie
Jun 04, 2014 @ 17:52:36
Sylvie, Is one of them better for anti-aging or are they the same? I read somewhere that you could make a facial mask with gelatin that is supposed to be good for anti-aging, do you know if this is true?
Jul 01, 2014 @ 15:42:15
Susanne, yes! The difference between them is negligible as far as that goes. You could certainly try the mask although I think you would have better results consuming internally. Also, it’s consistent use over a period of time that will get you great results. It’s not an overnight miracle.
For even better results, I suggest bone broth! But of course I try to sneak collagen and gelatin everywhere I can 🙂 Hope that helps!
Jun 02, 2014 @ 10:55:31
Awesome, thanks! I eat seafood and eggs (no milk for totally separate reasons) and totally on board with the no gluten/soy…I am definitely intrigued by the Paleo lifestyle and learning a lot while browsing through your posts, thanks for the info!!
Jun 02, 2014 @ 10:59:41
You’re welcome Sarah! Sounds like you’re off to a great start!
Jun 01, 2014 @ 20:26:34
This may be a silly question but I’m just going to go for it…are there any gelatins that are vegetarian or not made from animal bones? I love the idea of the benefits but I after being a vegetarian for 15 years the idea of having anything with bones really freaks me out…thanks for any insight!
Jun 02, 2014 @ 06:57:57
Hi Sarah,
As a former vegetarian I totally get how you feel. It’s definitely something that takes some time to get used to but unfortunately no, there is no replacement. In my opinion we need animal products to be healthy long term. This article I wrote about vegan diets may be interesting to you: https://hollywoodhomestead.com/vegan-diet-detrimental-health/ If you don’t consume meat, I would add plenty of eggs to your diet and plenty of fat and definitely go gluten and soy free.
Hope that helps!
Sylvie
May 30, 2014 @ 21:00:32
I love jello
May 28, 2014 @ 06:29:21
How much would you recommend for a toddler? I’m trying to help heal her gut from an antibiotic round early in life.
May 28, 2014 @ 08:02:57
I would start small like with anything else in case of allergies but really as much as you want. If she’ll drink broth every day great! And gummies and all that as well 🙂
May 27, 2014 @ 19:35:15
I use the gelatin in my coffee, just throw it in the blender to make sure it gets mixed up and I just stir it up before I take a drink.
May 28, 2014 @ 04:49:43
Great!
May 26, 2014 @ 07:26:21
I’ve been using the gelatin as my add to everything. Will I still get the same benefits if I use this over the collagen? Next time I order, I’ll go for the collagen!
May 26, 2014 @ 08:12:07
yep! adding gelatin is just fine! I can’t seem to add it to my tea or coffee without clumping but if you manage go for it!
May 23, 2014 @ 11:32:48
Love the post! I have recently started adding the collagen to my coffee and I love it. I have noticed a huge difference in my skin, but especially my finger nails. They are strong and bright again. I originally started with the red can and as my coffee cooled, it was a bit much in the thickness department. I’ve decided to make some gummies this weekend to get the kids on board. I’ve also been slipping it into our meals as I have picky ones 🙂 Thank you for your posts. I’ve really enjoyed reading them.
May 23, 2014 @ 12:24:14
Thank you Stacy! I’m so glad you’re enjoying them! 🙂
Mar 04, 2019 @ 02:08:27
Thank you so much for answering all my questions above. So informative. I bought the gelatin first and added it to my coffee while blending it on slow then added the lid and turned it up. Great frothy drink but now that I know the collagen is the same and doesn’t clump I have been adding it directly into the coffee and no need to blend. YAY!!!! Enjoying my cuppa’ as I am writing this. I’m in my mid 70’s and already see a difference in my nails and skin. Now that I know the benefits are equal I won’t have to alternate and will just be using the collagen. I’ll use the leftover gelatin for dummies, etc.
May 22, 2014 @ 07:29:54
Thank You for the post. I have always been curious if you need to mix it up, or do you get the same nutritional benefit if you just use one. The green can is so easy to use, do you ned to add the red in occasionally or does it matter? I occasionally make bone broth, but using the powder is so much easier.
May 22, 2014 @ 07:45:10
Hallie, just do what is easiest for you! Using the green can regularly will be better than using the red can sparingly. I must admit that broth is even more nutrient dense so if you can get that in here and there that would be great. 🙂